Dance

Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units

The Associate of Arts in Dance is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university to major or minor in dance. A comprehensive dance education will develop skills required to create, perform, communicate and grasp the essence of dance. These skills are acquired through the study of modern dance, ballet technique, jazz technique, hip-hop technique, performance, as well as production, dance appreciation, music appreciation, multicultural music in America, cultures of diverse artists in U.S. and choreography composition. The Associate in Arts can be obtained upon completion of the major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C P if taken on a pass-no pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the principal historical, theoretical, and critical approaches to dance as a performing art.

• Demonstrate the skills required to perform at a proficient level in a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hip and modern dance.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of production techniques, including backstage, and show management.

Program Requirements