Ballet Folklórico - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The Ballet Folklórico certificate of achievement provides the student with an opportunity to develop a basic foundation in Mexican Folkórico dance, Latin dance, ballet and history. The curriculum is designed to offer student training in Folklórico dance technique, choreography, history, wardrobe significance and performances, as well as the practice of multi-regional dance steps in Mexico.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate proficiency in Mexican folk-dance history.

Exhibit accomplished Folklorico dance technique from various regions in Mexico, and develop an informed viewpoint of Ballet Folklorico as an art form and its origins.

Demonstrate increased movement skill, concentration and physical control in performing Folklorico dance movement for artistic expression, through public dance concerts.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

7 units
DANC 156
Techniques for Stretch & Wellness

Designed to help students increase range of motion while decreasing injuries associated with improper preparation for physical activities. Alignment, injury prevention, physical and psychological wellness concepts are among the topics covered. While the class is particularly important for dancers and athletes, all students can benefit.

            DANC 120
            Ballet Dance I
            An introduction to the fundamentals of ballet movement and terminology. Barre work emphasizes the basic exercises of ballet that develop control, strength, and basic body placement. Center work concentrates on basic ballet combinations of adage, jumps, waltz, and turns. Students have the opportunity to create their own movement combinations.
                1. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
                1. Category 3: Humanities
                  DANC 145
                  Folklórico Zapateados

                  Perform beginning and low intermediate Folklórico footwork from various regions of Mexico. Understanding the evolution of Folklórico and its influence on current dance forms such as banda and cumbia; along with the study of chacha, salsa, bolero and huapangos.

                  1. Advisories: DANC 140
                          DANC 147
                          Folklórico Dance History

                          History and performance of Mexican folk music and dance; Indian, African, Spanish, and European influences; contemporary relationships to Chicano culture.

                                1. Category 3: Humanities

                                  Spring Year 1

                                  7 units
                                  DANC 142
                                  Ballet Folklórico II
                                  An intermediate study of traditional dance from both Mexico and Spain.
                                  1. Advisories: DANC 140
                                  2. Advisories: DANC 140
                                          DANC 140
                                          Ballet Folklórico I
                                          An introduction to the fundamentals of movements appropriate for Mexican folklorico and dances of Spain, emphasizing exercises to improve rhythmic abilities and movement coordination.
                                                    DANC 148
                                                    Folklórico Concert Production
                                                    Provides the opportunity for career-oriented performers to work with guest artists in the Ballet Folklórico performance experience. Those experiences will include on campus and community outreach performances throughout the semester including a mandatory participation in ANGF (Associacion Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos) dance convention and competition.

                                                              Summer Year 1

                                                              2 units
                                                              DANC 102
                                                              Auditioning for Dancers
                                                              Auditioning for Dancers is a practical course which helps the student investigate, select, and prepare dance audition material appropriate to the individual and the audition call. The course includes exercises in handling choreographed dance routines, on-camera slating, improvisation for audition calls, including; learning and understanding the many forms of dance auditioning techniques, taking live audition field trips (student not required to attend) and taking a look at auditions from the casting director’s point of view.