Dance

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.

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
DANC A170	Music for Dancers 1
OCC AA GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE	3
AA GLOBAL/MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT- CHOOSE ONE 2	3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3	3
	Units

Semester 2
DANC A145or DANC A245or DANC A255
DANC A150
OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE
OCC AA GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE 5
OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3

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

Year 2

Semester 1
DANC A160or DANC A162or DANC A262
OCC AA GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE
AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements)
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3

Semester 2
DANC A144or DANC A244or DANC A254
DANC A250
DANC A211or DANC A212or DANC A213or DANC A214
DANC A201or DANC A202or DANC A204or DANC A207
AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements)
OCC AA GE AREA 7E THEORY- CHOOSE ONE 6
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3

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