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
Preparing students for CSU/UC, independent, and/or out-of-state four year institutions with Dance programs. 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 (10-11.5 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 | |
| or DANS-130 | Broadway Dance | |
| DANS-138 | Modern Dance Level I | 1-1.5 |
| or DANS-138B | Modern Dance II | |
| or DANS-129 | Contemporary Dance | |
| DANS-140 | Dance Production | 1 |
| or DANS-140C | Repertory Dance Company | |
| DANS-141 | Dance Production - B | 1 |
| DANS-142 | Choreography | 2 |
| DANS-160 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| or DANS-170 | Dance History | |
| Required Electives: List A | ||
| Complete 1-2 units from the following courses: | 1-2 | |
| Salsa and Latin Social Dance I | ||
| Ballet Teaching Assistant | ||
| Street Jazz (Beginning Hip Hop) | ||
or DANS-135B | Street Jazz (Hip Hop) Level 2 | |
| Jazz Dance Teaching Assistant | ||
| Tap Dance Teaching Assistant | ||
| Modern Dance Teaching Assistant | ||
| Dance Independent Study | ||
| Required Electives: List B | ||
| Complete 3 units from the following courses: | 3 | |
Any course not already used from List A | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Dance History | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Introduction to Stage Costume | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Musical | ||
| Required Electives: List C | ||
| Complete 4-5 units from the following courses: | 4-5 | |
| Muscle and Tension Release Techniques | ||
or KINE-101 | Muscle and Tension Release Techniques | |
| World Dance Forms | ||
| Salsa & Latin Social Dance II | ||
| Yoga | ||
| Introduction to Dance | ||
| Barre Fitness | ||
| Tap Dance 1 | ||
or DANS-137B | Tap Dance 2 | |
| Mat Pilates | ||
or KINE-154 | Mat Pilates | |
or DANS-154B | Intermediate Pilates | |
or KINE-154B | Intermediate Pilates | |
| Total Units | 18-21.5 | |
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.