Dance, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 1_AA_DANC
Control Number: 03993
Financial Aid Eligible
The degree provides students with a foundation in the theory, technique, and the aesthetics of the art of dance. This is fulfilled through a comprehensive program of dance study in areas of core techniques, contemporary and commercial styles, choreography, performance, and world dance forms. Students will demonstrate their 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.
Program Outcomes
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of the art of dance and its relevance to the multicultural world we live in.
- Acquire the dance technical skills necessary to transfer to a university program or a similar advanced dance study program.
- Implement critical thinking skills and kinesthetic awareness in their observation, analysis, and interpretation of dance performances on stage or in media.
- Develop dance composition and performance skills necessary to successfully transfer to a university program or a similar advanced dance study program.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I | 1 |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II | 1 |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers | 2 |
| DANC A143 | Jazz Dance III | 2 |
| or DANC A243 | Jazz IV | |
| DANC A144 | Ballet III | 2 |
| or DANC A244 | Ballet IV | |
| DANC A145 | Modern Dance III | 2 |
| or DANC A245 | Modern IV | |
| DANC A160 | Dance Composition/Choreography I | 3 |
| DANC A211 | Repertoire I | 3 |
| or DANC A203 | Performing Dance Ensemble I | |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select four units of the following: | 4 | |
| Modern Dance 1 | ||
| Modern 2 | ||
| Pilates Mat Work | ||
| Ballet 1 | ||
| Ballet 2 | ||
| Pointe Work | ||
| Ballet Floor Barre and Correctives | ||
| Yoga For Dancers | ||
| Latin Dance Styles I | ||
| American Social Dance Styles | ||
| Kinesiology For Dance | ||
| Jazz Dance 1 | ||
| Jazz Dance 2 | ||
| Tap 1 | ||
| Tap 2 | ||
| Mid-Eastern Dance 1 | ||
| Flamenco Dance 1 | ||
| African Dance and Drumming I | ||
| Tap III | ||
| Flamenco Dance 2 | ||
| Mid-Eastern Dance 2 | ||
| Hip-Hop Dance I | ||
| Contemporary Commercial Dance | ||
| Latin Dance Styles II | ||
| Polynesian Dance | ||
| Polynesian Dance 2 | ||
| African Dance and Drumming II | ||
| Hip-Hop Dance II | ||
| Latin Dance Styles III | ||
| African Dance and Drumming III | ||
| Hip-Hop Dance III | ||
or DANC A269 | Hip Hop 4 | |
| Modern Dance Basics | ||
| Ballet Dance Basics | ||
| Jazz Dance Basics | ||
| Tap Dance Basics | ||
| Mexican Folklórico Dance 1 | ||
| Mexican Folklórico Dance 2 | ||
| Dance Wellness and Injury Prevention | ||
| Classical Technique and Variation Workshop | ||
| Appreciation Of Dance | ||
| Dance as a Profession Seminar | ||
| Movement, the Camera and the Creative Process | ||
| Dance Methodology | ||
| World Dance and Culture | ||
| Tap IV | ||
| Flamenco Dance 3 | ||
or DANC A267 | Flamenco Dance 4 | |
| Mid-Eastern Dance 3 | ||
or DANC A264 | Mid-Eastern Dance 4 | |
| Preparation for Audition - Tap | ||
| Contemporary Commercial Dance 2 | ||
| Program Major Units | 20 | |
| OCC AA General Education and Multicultural Requirements 1,2,3 | up to 27 | |
| Degree-applicable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AA GE | 60 | |
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Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
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Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
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Multicultural Requirement may be met with a General Education or Major course.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| DANC A143 |
Jazz Dance III or Jazz IV or Preparation for Audition - Jazz |
2 |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers 1 | 2 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| AA GLOBAL/MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT- CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DANC A145 |
Modern Dance III or Modern IV or Preparation for Audition - Modern |
2 |
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I 4 | 1 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 2 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Summer | ||
| OCC AA GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| DANC A160 |
Dance Composition/Choreography I 5 or Dance Composition/Choreography II or Dance Composition/Choreography III |
3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 2 | |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 4 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DANC A144 |
Ballet III or Ballet IV or Preparation for Audition - Ballet |
2 |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II 4 | 1 |
| DANC A211 |
Repertoire I or Repertoire II or Repertoire III or Repertoire IV |
1-4 |
| DANC A201 |
Rehearsal and Performance I or Rehearsal and Performance II or Rehearsal and Performance III or Rehearsal and Performance IV |
1 |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements) | 2 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E THEORY- CHOOSE ONE 6 | 2 | |
| ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 6 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Total Units | 60-64 | |
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Not offered every year
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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
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
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Only offered in Spring
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Only offered in Fall
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OCC AA GE AREA 7E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from 7E- Theory/non-activty and one course from 7E- Activity