The associate degree dance program is designed to provide a broad base of dance classes that will provide training for transfer to similar programs at four-year institutions and will prepare students for employment in a variety of areas of dance.

Career Opportunities

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Choreographer¹
Dance Director
Dance Historian¹
Dancer
Dance Teacher¹
Dance Therapist¹
Fitness / Aerobics Instructor
Movement Notator
Performer
Reconstructor
Recreation Leader

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Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.

Program Learning Outcomes 

1. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
   
   1. Demonstrate an awareness of the concept of artistic expression through movement.
   2. Identify and practice proper body alignment for dance.
   3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of vocabulary as related to dance.
   4. Develop aesthetic values as they relate to dance. Based upon these values; will critically think about and analyze dance as an art form.

Associate Degree Major Requirements

Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

Course List

Code	Title	Units
DANC-080A	Modern I	1.5
DANC-080B	Modern II	1.5
DANC-084A	Jazz I	1.5
DANC-084B	Jazz II	1.5
DANC-088A	Ballet I	1.5
DANC-088B	Ballet II	1.5
DANC-094A	Hip Hop I	1.5
DANC-110	Dance History	3
or DANC-120	Dance Appreciation
DANC-118A	Pilates I	1.5
DANC-204	Dance Improvisation	1.5
DANC-205	Choreography I	2
Select two of the following:		3
DANC-080C	Modern III
DANC-080D	Modern IV
DANC-084C	Jazz III
DANC-084D	Jazz IV
DANC-088C	Ballet III
DANC-088D	Ballet IV
Select two of the following:		2-5.5
DANC-201	Dance Theatre Performance I
DANC-202	Dance Theatre Performance II
DANC-203	Dance Theatre Performance III
DANC-223	Student Choreography for Production I
DANC-224	Student Choreography for Production II
DANC-225	Student Choreography for Production III
DANC-227	Performance Ensemble I
DANC-228	Performance Ensemble II
DANC-229	Performance Ensemble III
DANC-230	Performance Ensemble IV
Select two of the following:		2-4
DANC-068	Introduction to Dance
DANC-071A	Studio Workshop in Tap Dance I
or DANC-071B	Studio Workshop in Tap Dance II
DANC-072A	Studio Workshop in Modern Dance I
or DANC-072B	Studio Workshop in Modern Dance II
DANC-074A	Studio Workshop in Jazz Dance I
or DANC-074B	Studio Workshop in Jazz Dance II
DANC-078A	Studio Workshop in Ballet I
or DANC-078B	Studio Workshop in Ballet II
DANC-081A	Tap I
or DANC-081B	Tap II
or DANC-081C	Tap III
or DANC-081D	Tap IV
DANC-082A	Social and Ballroom Dance I
or DANC-082B	Social and Ballroom Dance II
DANC-083A	Latin American Dance I
or DANC-083B	Latin American Dance II
DANC-094B	Hip Hop II
or DANC-094C	Hip Hop III
or DANC-094D	Hip Hop IV
DANC-095	Musical Theatre Dance
DANC-099A	Studio Workshop in Pointe I
or DANC-099B	Studio Workshop in Pointe II
or DANC-099C	Studio Workshop in Pointe III
DANC-118B	Pilates II
or DANC-118C	Pilates III
or DANC-118D	Pilates IV
DANC-200A	Touring Dance Ensemble I
or DANC-200B	Touring Dance Ensemble II
DANC-206	Choreography II
Total Units		25.5-31

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements

Certificate of Achievement

Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Dance. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.