Dance
A.A. Degree Dance · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in Dance degree offers an experience in dance as an art form, both in practice and in theory. Students enrolled in the AA in Dance degree will experience creative expression through bodily movement, movement rhythmic structure, and the development of bodily alignment, form, strength, coordination, balance, control, physical agility, flexibility and stamina. The grace and confidence one gains in dance is beneficial to everyone in all aspects of life. Students who are planning to transfer to university will be well prepared for their supplemental application and audition. For additional transfer requirements, please make an appointment with General Counseling.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Dance | 27-30 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 11 | |
| DA 103 | Beginning Modern Dance | 1 |
| DA 108 | Dance Ensemble | 3 |
| DA 111 | Choreography | 3 |
| DA 116 | Dance Improvisation | 1 |
| MUS 111 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| Required Electives A | 2 | |
| DA 102 | Beginning Ballet | 1 |
| DA 122 | Intermediate Ballet | 1 |
| DA 202 | Advanced Ballet | 1 |
| Required Electives B | 2 | |
| DA 123 | Intermediate Modern Dance | 1 |
| DA 203 | Advanced Modern Dance | 1 |
| Required Electives C | 12-15 | |
| DA 104 | Beginning Jazz Dance | 1 |
| DA 105 | Beginning Tap Dance | 1 |
| DA 107A | Dance Performance | 1 |
| DA 107B | Dance Performance | 2 |
| DA 107C | Dance Performance | 3 |
| DA 110 | Hip-Hop Dance | 1 |
| DA 113 | World Dance - Ethnic Forms | 1 |
| DA 117 | Dance Conditioning | 1 |
| DA 124 | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 1 |
| DA 125 | Intermediate Tap Dance | 1 |
| DA 199 | Work Experience Education | 4 |
| DA 204 | Advanced Jazz Dance | 1 |
| DA 205 | Advanced Tap Dance | 1 |
| MUSC 102 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSC 108 | History of Hip Hop | 3 |
| THA 101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THA 110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Dance
Term 1 (17 units)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- DA108 - Dance Ensemble (3)
- STATC1000 - Introduction to Statistics (4)
- DA104 - Beginning Jazz Dance (1)
- DA102 - Beginning Ballet (1)
- DA103 - Beginning Modern Dance (1)
Term 2 (15 units)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- DA116 - Dance Improvisation (1)
- DA107B - Dance Performance (2)
- DA122 - Intermediate Ballet (1)
- DA124 - Intermediate Jazz Dance (1)
- DA123 - Intermediate Modern Dance (1)
- MUS111 - Fundamentals of Music (3)
Term 3 (14 units)
- DA203 - Advanced Modern Dance (1)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- DA113 - World Dance - Ethnic Forms (1)
- DA107A - Dance Performance (1)
- DA105 - Beginning Tap Dance (1)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- General Elective (1)
- DA111 - Choreography (3)
Term 4 (14 units)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)
- DA107C - Dance Performance (3)
- General Elective (2)
- THA110 - Fundamentals of Acting (3)