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 to society and self.
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 (Beginning Hip Hop) Teaching Assistant | |
| 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 and the Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.