A.A. Degree in
Dance Studies
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
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Examine the relationship between the socio-cultural, religious, political and scientific trends throughout world history in relation to the development of dance cross-culturally.
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Evaluate the technical and/or artistic achievements of particular dance pioneers in several genres, as well as the contribution of marginalized populations to the advancement of dance as an artistic expressive form.
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Demonstrate safe and correct technical execution of dance technique, as well as knowledge of proper nutrition and injury prevention techniques for optimal wellness.
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Support the development of community and cultural awareness by attending and/or participating in cultural events and evaluating relevance.
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Formulate a plan for implementing practical applications for the dance degree to the real world, either professionally or for transfer to university.
Dance Program Requirements
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS: 20
DANCE 309: Intro to Dance (2)
OR DANCE 383: The Business of Dance (2)
DANCE 310: Jazz Dance (1)
DANCE 333: Modern (1)
DANCE 410: Dance Composition & Production (2)
DANCE 377: Musical Theatre Dance (2)
DANCE 380: World Dance History (3)
DANCE 381: Pedagogy (2)
DANCE 382: Fitness Injury Prevention & Management (2)
Dance Studies A.A. Proposed Sequence
Semester One: 15 units total
DANCE 309: Intro to Dance (2 units)
DANCE 320: Ballet I (1 unit)
INDIS 313: Freshman Seminar (3 units)
Semester One: 15 units total
DANCE 330: Modern Dance (1 unit)
DANCE 380: World Dance History (3 units)
DANCE 382: Fitness Injury Prevention & Management (2 units)
Semester One: 15 units total
DANCE 310: Jazz Dance (1 unit)
DANCE 377: Musical Theatre Dance
(2 units)
DANCE 410: Dance Composition & Production (2 units)
Semester One: 15 units total
DANCE 381: Pedagogy (2 units)
DANCE 440: MOSAIC Dance Company
(3 units)
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Languages & Rationality Area II (b) Area VI (6 units)
Electives (4 units)
Electives
A MINIMUM OF 4 ELECTIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING CHOICES:
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DANCE 351: Urban Hip-Hop (1)
DANCE 360/361: Tap Dance I & II (1)
DANCE 383: Intro to Dance (2)
DANCE 390-394: Contemporary (1)
DANCE 436-439: Musical Theatre Dance Production & Performance I-IV (2)
DANCE 440: MOSAIC Dance Company (3)
DANCE 495: Independent Studies in Dance (1-3)
DANCE 498: Work Experience in Dance (1-3)
DANCE 499: Experimental Offerings in Dance (.5-4)
INDIS 313: Freshman Seminar (3)
MUFHL 300: Introduction to Music (3)
MUFHL 330: World Music (3)
FITNS 324: Mat Pilates (1)
FITNS 392: Yoga (1)
FITNS 395: Stretch (1)
FITNS 414: Tai Chi (1)
TA 350: Theory and Techniques of Acting (3)
TAP 340: Musical Rehearsal and Performance (.5-3)
KINES 300: Introduction to Kinesiology (3)
COMM 321: Interpersonal Communication (3)