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Dance A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RC
DANCE 310 1
Jazz Dance I
1
IIIa
RC
DANCE 320 1
Ballet I
1
RC
DANCE 330 1
Modern Dance I
1
RC
DANCE 351 1
Urban Hip Hop I
1
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
GE
any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb
Elec
any elective course numbered 100 to 499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 100 to 499
3

1 DANCE 310, 320, 330, and 351 are not part of the degree, but they are listed in the enrollment limitations for DANCE 312, 321, 332, and 352. Experienced dancers can audition directly into DANCE 312, 321, 332, and 352 without taking those classes.

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
DANCE 312
Jazz Dance II
1
RE
DANCE 321
Ballet II
1
RE
DANCE 332
Modern Dance II
1
RE
DANCE 352
Urban Hip Hop II
1
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIb
MC
GE
any Area I (Humanities) course
3
I
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va
Elec
any elective course numbered 100 to 499
3

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
DANCE 313
Jazz Dance III
1
RE
DANCE 322
Ballet III
1
RE
DANCE 333
Modern Dance III
1
RE
DANCE 353
Urban Hip Hop III
1
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV
GE
any Area Vb (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
Vb
Elec
any elective course numbered 100 to 499
3
Elec
any elective course numbered 100 to 499
3

Semester 4

13 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
DANCE 323
Ballet IV
1
RE
DANCE 334
Modern Dance IV
1
RE
DANCE 403
Choreographic Studies
2
RE
DANCE 415
Dance Production: Rehearsal and Backstage Organization
3
RE
DANCE 432
Dance Performance: Contemporary Dance Alliance
3
GE
any Area VI (Ethnic/Multicultural Studies) course
3
VI

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
RC Recommended Course A course that is not part of this program but is included in its roadmap
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions as professional dancers.

Advising Notes:

  • This roadmap is designed for beginning dancers. More experienced dancers can audition directly into level II dance classes.
  • Students who audition into level II dance classes need to take additional electives to complete the 60 units of course work required for the degree.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.
  • DANCE 403, 415, and 432 require auditions.

Scheduling Notes:

  • The choreography course (DANCE 403) is offered occasionally. See the course schedule for its availability.
  • The production courses (DANCE 415, 416 and 417) are offered occasionally. See the course schedule for their availability.
  • The performance courses (DANCE 430, 431 and 432) are offered occasionally. See the course schedule for their availability.

Published April 15, 2024

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