# World 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/world-dance-aa/

This degree provides students with a foundation in the theory, technique, and the aesthetics of the art of World Dance. This is fulfilled through a comprehensive program of study in a variety of techniques with an emphasis on Mid-Eastern, Flamenco, Latin, Polynesian, Mexican Folkloric, or African (Nigeria/Ghana) dance.  Students will also study choreography, music, and contemporary dance forms. Students will demonstrate 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.

Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

**Program Outcomes**

#### Program Learning Outcomes

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

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I | 1 |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II | 1 |
| DANC A160 | Dance Composition/Choreography I | 3 |
| or DANC A162 | Dance Composition/Choreography II |  |
| or DANC A262 | Dance Composition/Choreography III |  |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers | 2 |
| DANC A211 | Repertoire I | 1-4 |
| or DANC A203 | Performing Dance Ensemble I |  |
| **List A: Select eight (8) units from the following:** | | 8 |
| ↳ DANC A130 | Mid-Eastern Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A148 | Mid-Eastern Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A248 | Mid-Eastern Dance 3 |  |
| ↳ DANC A264 | Mid-Eastern Dance 4 |  |
| ↳ DANC A116 | Latin Dance Styles I |  |
| ↳ DANC A155 | Latin Dance Styles II |  |
| ↳ DANC A165 | Latin Dance Styles III |  |
| ↳ DANC A138 | African Dance and Drumming I |  |
| ↳ DANC A158 | African Dance and Drumming II |  |
| ↳ DANC A168 | African Dance and Drumming III |  |
| ↳ DANC A135 | Flamenco Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A147 | Flamenco Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A247 | Flamenco Dance 3 |  |
| ↳ DANC A267 | Flamenco Dance 4 |  |
| ↳ DANC A156 | Polynesian Dance |  |
| ↳ DANC A157 | Polynesian Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A175 | Mexican Folklórico Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A176 | Mexican Folklórico Dance 2 |  |
| **List B: Select four (4) units from the following:** | | 4 |
| ↳ DANC A119 | Kinesiology For Dance |  |
| ↳ DANC A180 | Dance Wellness and Injury Prevention |  |
| ↳ DANC A230 | World Dance and Culture |  |
| ↳ DANC A205 | Dance as a Profession Seminar |  |
| ↳ DANC A200 | Appreciation Of Dance |  |
| ↳ DANC A210 | Dance Methodology |  |
| ↳ DANC A110 | Ballet 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A111 | Ballet 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A144 | Ballet III |  |
| ↳ DANC A125 | Tap 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A126 | Tap 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A101 | Modern Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A102 | Modern 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A145 | Modern Dance III |  |
| ↳ DANC A120 | Jazz Dance 1 |  |
| ↳ DANC A121 | Jazz Dance 2 |  |
| ↳ DANC A143 | Jazz Dance III |  |
| ↳ DANC A154 | Contemporary Commercial Dance |  |
| ↳ DANC A257 | Contemporary Commercial Dance 2 |  |
| **Program Major Units** | | 20-23 |
| **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

#### Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing**

**Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers 1 | 2 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 2 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 1-3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 5 |
|  | Units | 13-15 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I 3 | 1 |
| DANC A211or DANC A203 | Repertoire I 4or Performing Dance Ensemble I | 3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 2 |
| LIST B - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 1-2 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 4 |
|  | Units | 14-15 |

| Summer |
| --- |
| AA Global/Multicultural Requirement – CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE ( DEGREE APPLICABLE) 5 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 |
|  | Units | 6 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| DANC A160or DANC A162or DANC A262 | Dance Composition/Choreography I 6or Dance Composition/Choreography IIor Dance Composition/Choreography III | 3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 2 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E - CHOOSE ONE | 1-2 |
|  | Units | 12-13 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II 3 | 1 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 2 |
| LIST B - DANC A230 Recommended | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 |
|  | Units | 15 |
|  | Total Units | 60-64 |

1. Offered every other year
2. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
3. Only offered in Spring
4. Student must perform at least once in their time at OCC.
5. 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
6. Only offered in Fall