The dance program offers training courses for both beginning and advanced students in the areas of ballet, modern, and jazz. The emphasis is on technique, choreography, and extensive performance opportunities. Students will be able transfer to a four-year institution, and will acquire the core skills necessary for lower-division bachelors dance degree requirements.
The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
★ Program Requirement GE General Education E Elective
Fall Year 1
Semester Units: 15.0-18.0
DANC 101
Dance Appreciation
★GE
3.0
DANC 110
Modern Dance I
★
2.0
DANC 130
Jazz Dance I
★
2.0
Core Elective: List A - Dance (AA)
★
2.0
AHC GE Area 1B: Communication and Critical Thinking
GE
3.0
AHC GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
GE
3.0-6.0
Spring Year 1
Semester Units: 14.0-15.0
DANC 120
Ballet Dance I
★
2.0
DANC 133
Hip Hop Dance I
★
2.0
DANC 156
Techniques for Stretch & Wellness
★
1.0
Core Elective: List A - Dance (AA)
★
2.0-3.0
AHC GE Area 1A: English Composition
GE
4.0
AHC GE Area 4A: Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE
3.0
Fall Year 2
Semester Units: 15.0
DANC 152
Tap Dance I
★
2.0
DANC 170
Music for Dancers
★GE
1.0
Core Elective: List B - Dance (AA)
★
3.0
AHC GE Area 4B: American History and Government
GE
3.0
AHC GE Area 7: Living Skills
GE
3.0
AHC ELECTIVE (any 100, 300, or 1000 level course)
E
3.0
Spring Year 2
Semester Units: 12.0-13.0
DANC 171
Dance Composition/Choreography I
★
3.0
Core Elective: List C - Dance (AA)
★
3.0
AHC GE Area 5: Natural Sciences
GE
3.0-4.0
AHC GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies
GE
3.0
Total Units: 56.0-61.0