Dance - Associate of Arts

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This program is designed to educate students looking to learn and understand the many facets of dance. This two-year associate’s degree program is for students intending to work in the many fields of study and practice for dance, without looking to specialize in any one area.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

Total Credits Required 64 Credits

General Education 32 Credits

Human Expression Required Course:
DAN 305 - History and Theory of Dance [HUME] 4 Credits

Effective Communication - 3 to 8 Credits
Quantitative Reasoning - 3 to 4 Credits
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World - 3 to 4 Credits
Integrative Thinking - 3 to 4 Credits
Perspectives on Society - 3 to 8 Credits

Dance Technique Foundation Courses 12 Credits

Choose 12 credits from the following:

DAN 201 - Ballet I 2 Credits ***
DAN 301 - Ballet II 2 Credits ***
DAN 401 - Ballet III 2 Credits ***
DAN 407 - Ballet IV 2 Credits ***
DAN 202 - Contemporary I 2 Credits ***
DAN 302 - Contemporary II 2 Credits ***
DAN 402 - Contemporary III 2 Credits ***
DAN 203 - Jazz I 2 Credits ***
DAN 303 - Jazz II 2 Credits ***
DAN 403 - Jazz III 2 Credits ***
DAN 408 - Jazz IV 2 Credits ***
DAN 204 - Tap I 1 Credits ***
DAN 307 - Tap II 1 Credits ***
DAN 312 - Tap III 1 Credits ***
DAN 205 - Hip-Hop I 1 Credits ***
DAN 317 - Musical Theatre Dance Styles 2 Credits ***
DAN 405 - Pointe I 2 Credits ***

Required Coursework 20 Credits

DAN 130 - The Dance Experience 4 Credits
DAN 208 - Conditioning for Performers 1 Credits ***
DAN 304 - Dance Improvisation 1 Credits
DAN 306 - Dance Practicum 1 Credits
DAN 308 - Creative Composition 2 Credits
DAN 310 - Choreography Audition Prep 1 Credits ***
DAN 311 - Dance Pedagogy 4 Credits
TH 120 - Music Theory for Theatre and Dance Students 2 Credits
TH 132 - Acting I 2 Credits
TH 432 - Theatre and Entertainment Careers 1 Credits
TH 493 - Field Studies 1 Credits

Notes:

*Must be taken two times for credit.

***May be taken up to two times for credit.