World Dance, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 1_AA_WDAN
Control Number: 08647
Financial Aid Eligible
This degree provides students with a foundation in the theory, technique, and the aesthetics of the art of World Dance. This is fulfilled through a comprehensive program of study in a variety of techniques with an emphasis on Mid-Eastern, Flamenco, Latin, Polynesian, Mexican Folkloric, or African (Nigeria/Ghana) dance. Students will also study choreography, music, and contemporary dance forms. Students will demonstrate 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.
Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Program Outcomes
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of World Dance forms and their relevance to the multicultural world we live in.
- Acquire the dance technical, composition, and performance skills necessary to transfer to a university program or similar advanced dance study program.
- Implement critical thinking skills and kinesthetic awareness in their observation, analysis, and interpretation of World Dance performances on stage or in media.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I | 1 |
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II | 1 |
| DANC A160 | Dance Composition/Choreography I | 3 |
| or DANC A162 | Dance Composition/Choreography II | |
| or DANC A262 | Dance Composition/Choreography III | |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers | 2 |
| DANC A211 | Repertoire I | 1-4 |
| or DANC A203 | Performing Dance Ensemble I | |
| List A: Select eight (8) units from the following: | 8 | |
| Mid-Eastern Dance 1 | ||
| Mid-Eastern Dance 2 | ||
| Mid-Eastern Dance 3 | ||
| Mid-Eastern Dance 4 | ||
| Latin Dance Styles I | ||
| Latin Dance Styles II | ||
| Latin Dance Styles III | ||
| African Dance and Drumming I | ||
| African Dance and Drumming II | ||
| African Dance and Drumming III | ||
| Flamenco Dance 1 | ||
| Flamenco Dance 2 | ||
| Flamenco Dance 3 | ||
| Flamenco Dance 4 | ||
| Polynesian Dance | ||
| Polynesian Dance 2 | ||
| Mexican Folklórico Dance 1 | ||
| Mexican Folklórico Dance 2 | ||
| List B: Select four (4) units from the following: | 4 | |
| Kinesiology For Dance | ||
| Dance Wellness and Injury Prevention | ||
| World Dance and Culture | ||
| Dance as a Profession Seminar | ||
| Appreciation Of Dance | ||
| Dance Methodology | ||
| Ballet 1 | ||
| Ballet 2 | ||
| Ballet III | ||
| Tap 1 | ||
| Tap 2 | ||
| Modern Dance 1 | ||
| Modern 2 | ||
| Modern Dance III | ||
| Jazz Dance 1 | ||
| Jazz Dance 2 | ||
| Jazz Dance III | ||
| Contemporary Commercial Dance | ||
| Contemporary Commercial Dance 2 | ||
| Program Major Units | 20-23 | |
| 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.
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| DANC A170 | Music for Dancers 1 | 2 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 2 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 1-3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 5 | |
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DANC A150 | Dance Improvisation I 3 | 1 |
| DANC A211 or DANC A203 |
Repertoire I 4 or Performing Dance Ensemble I |
3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 2 | |
| LIST B - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 1-2 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Summer | ||
| AA Global/Multicultural Requirement – CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE ( DEGREE APPLICABLE) 5 | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| DANC A160 |
Dance Composition/Choreography I 6 or Dance Composition/Choreography II or Dance Composition/Choreography III |
3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 2 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E - CHOOSE ONE | 1-2 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DANC A250 | Dance Improvisation II 3 | 1 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 2 | |
| LIST B - DANC A230 Recommended | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60-64 | |
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Not offered every year
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
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Only offered in Spring
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Student must perform at least once in their time at OCC.
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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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Only offered in Fall