# Dance (Associate in Arts Degree)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Dance

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/visual-arts-design-performing-arts/dance/dance-associate-arts-degree/

The degree provides students with a foundation in the theory, technique, and the aesthetics of the art of dance.  This is fulfilled through a comprehensive program of dance study in areas of core techniques, contemporary and commercial styles, choreography, performance, and world dance forms.  Students will demonstrate their proficiency through accurate technical execution, performance skills,  research papers, essays, and choreographic works.  Program assessment is measured by public performances, program completion, transferability, and periodic program review.  Students qualify to pursue a variety of dance-related careers and advanced degree options.

#### Program Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Develop an understanding and appreciation of the art of dance and its relevance to the multicultural world we live in.
2.  Acquire the dance technical skills necessary to transfer to a university program or a similar advanced dance study program.
3.  Implement critical thinking skills and kinesthetic awareness in their observation, analysis, and interpretation of dance performances on stage or in media.
4.  Develop dance composition and performance skills necessary to successfully transfer to a university program or a similar advanced dance study program.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| **Core Courses** | |  |
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I | 1 |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II | 1 |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers | 2 |
| DANC A143 | Jazz Dance III | 2 |
| or DANC A243 | Jazz IV |  |
| DANC A144 | Ballet III | 2 |
| or DANC A244 | Ballet IV |  |
| DANC A145 | Modern Dance III | 2 |
| or DANC A245 | Modern IV |  |
| DANC A160 | Dance Composition/Choreography I | 3 |
| DANC A211 | Repertoire I | 1-4 |
| or DANC A203 | Performing Dance Ensemble I |  |
| **Restricted Electives** | |  |
| **Select four units of the following:** | | 4 |
| ↳ DANC A101 | Modern Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A102 | Modern 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A108 | Pilates Mat Work |  |
| ↳ DANC A110 | Ballet 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A111 | Ballet 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A113 | Pointe Work |  |
| ↳ DANC A115 | Yoga For Dancers |  |
| ↳ DANC A116 | Latin Dance Styles I |  |
| ↳ DANC A119 | Kinesiology For Dance |  |
| ↳ DANC A120 | Jazz Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A121 | Jazz Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A125 | Tap 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A126 | Tap 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A130 | Mid-Eastern Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A135 | Flamenco Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A138 | African Dance and Drumming I |  |
| ↳ DANC A146 | Tap III |  |
| ↳ DANC A147 | Flamenco Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A148 | Mid-Eastern Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A149 | Hip-Hop Dance I |  |
| ↳ DANC A154 | Contemporary Commercial Dance |  |
| ↳ DANC A155 | Latin Dance Styles II |  |
| ↳ DANC A156 | Polynesian Dance |  |
| ↳ DANC A157 | Polynesian Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A158 | African Dance and Drumming II |  |
| ↳ DANC A159 | Hip-Hop Dance II |  |
| ↳ DANC A165 | Latin Dance Styles III |  |
| ↳ DANC A168 | African Dance and Drumming III |  |
| ↳ DANC A169 | Hip-Hop Dance III |  |
| or ↳ DANC A269 | Hip Hop 4 |  |
| ↳ DANC A171 | Modern Dance Basics |  |
| ↳ DANC A172 | Ballet Dance Basics |  |
| ↳ DANC A173 | Jazz Dance Basics |  |
| ↳ DANC A174 | Tap Dance Basics |  |
| ↳ DANC A175 | Mexican Folklórico Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A176 | Mexican Folklórico Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A180 | Dance Wellness and Injury Prevention |  |
| ↳ DANC A191 | Classical Technique and Variation Workshop |  |
| ↳ DANC A200 | Appreciation Of Dance |  |
| ↳ DANC A205 | Dance as a Profession Seminar |  |
| ↳ DANC A206 | Movement, the Camera and the Creative Process |  |
| ↳ DANC A210 | Dance Methodology |  |
| ↳ DANC A230 | World Dance and Culture |  |
| ↳ DANC A246 | Tap IV |  |
| ↳ DANC A247 | Flamenco Dance 3 |  |
| or ↳ DANC A267 | Flamenco Dance 4 |  |
| ↳ DANC A248 | Mid-Eastern Dance 3 |  |
| or ↳ DANC A264 | Mid-Eastern Dance 4 |  |
| ↳ DANC A256 | Preparation for Audition - Tap |  |
| ↳ DANC A257 | Contemporary Commercial Dance 2 |  |
| **Program Major Units** | | 20 |
| **OCC AA General Education and Multicultural Requirements** | | up to 27 |
| **Degree-applicable electives to satisfy unit requirement** | | Varies |
| **Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AA GE** | | 60 |

1. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
2. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
3. Multicultural Requirement may be met with a General Education or Major course.

### Program Sequence

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| DANC A143or DANC A243or DANC A253 | Jazz Dance IIIor Jazz IVor Preparation for Audition - Jazz | 2 |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers 1 | 2 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| AA GLOBAL/MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 3 |
|  | Units | 13 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| DANC A145or DANC A245or DANC A255 | Modern Dance IIIor Modern IVor Preparation for Audition - Modern | 2 |
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I 4 | 1 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 2 |
|  | Units | 14-15 |

| Summer |
| --- |
| OCC AA GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 3 |
|  | Units | 6 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| DANC A160or DANC A162or DANC A262 | Dance Composition/Choreography I 5or Dance Composition/Choreography IIor Dance Composition/Choreography III | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 2 |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 4 |
|  | Units | 12 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| DANC A144or DANC A244or DANC A254 | Ballet IIIor Ballet IVor Preparation for Audition - Ballet | 2 |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II 4 | 1 |
| DANC A211or DANC A212or DANC A213or DANC A214 | Repertoire Ior Repertoire IIor Repertoire IIIor Repertoire IV | 1-4 |
| DANC A201or DANC A202or DANC A204or DANC A207 | Rehearsal and Performance Ior Rehearsal and Performance IIor Rehearsal and Performance IIIor Rehearsal and Performance IV | 1 |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 2 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E THEORY- CHOOSE ONE 6 | 2 |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 6 |
|  | Units | 15-18 |
|  | Total Units | 60-64 |

1. Not offered every year
2. OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage; if requirement is fulfilled, take degree applicable elective units
3. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
4. Only offered in Spring
5. Only offered in Fall
6. OCC AA GE AREA 7E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from 7E- Theory/non-activty and one course from 7E- Activity