Dance: AA Degree
This degree provides a comprehensive foundation in Dance. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Dance will provide knowledge and skills that can be applied to a variety of educational and vocational pathways.
Career Opportunities
Preparation for performance, pedagogy, choreography, or transfer.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Perform dance technique from at least three genres.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology of dance genres.
- Discuss the historical or cultural contribution of dance for society and self.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic bio-mechanics as applied to dance technique.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (13-14.5 units) | ||
| DANS-134 | Ballet Level I | 1-1.5 |
| or DANS-134B | Ballet II | |
| DANS-136 | Jazz Dance I | 1-1.5 |
| or DANS-136B | Jazz Dance II | |
| DANS-138 | Modern Dance Level I | 1-1.5 |
| or DANS-138B | Modern Dance II | |
| DANS-140 | Dance Production | 1 |
| DANS-141 | Dance Production - B | 1 |
| DANS-142 | Choreography | 2 |
| DANS-160 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANS-170 | Dance History | 3 |
| Dance Technique Electives: List A | ||
| Complete 3 courses from the following: 1 | 3-4.5 | |
| Salsa and Latin Social Dance I | ||
or DANS-128B | Salsa & Latin Social Dance II | |
or DANS-128C | Salsa & Latin Dance Teaching Assistant | |
| Ballet II | ||
or DANS-134D | Ballet Teaching Assistant | |
| Street Jazz (Beginning Hip Hop) | ||
or DANS-135B | Street Jazz (Hip Hop) Level 2 | |
or DANS-135D | Street Jazz (Beg. Hip Hop) Teach Assist | |
| Jazz Dance II | ||
or DANS-136D | Jazz Dance Teaching Assistant | |
| Tap Dance 1 | ||
or DANS-137B | Tap Dance 2 | |
or DANS-137C | Tap Dance Teaching Assistant | |
| Modern Dance II | ||
or DANS-138D | Modern Dance Teaching Assistant | |
| Dance Independent Study | ||
| Dance Conditioning Electives: List B | ||
| Complete 2 courses from the following: | 2.5-3 | |
| Barre Fitness | ||
| Muscle and Tension Release Techniques | ||
| Yoga | ||
| Mat Pilates | ||
| Total Units | 18.5-22 | |
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For "Required Electives: List A" students must take courses not already completed in "Required Courses."
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.