Dance

The AA degree in Dance will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees and Programs section of this Catalog. After earning an AA degree in Dance, you will be able to: 1. Transfer to a four-year college or university with integrated Dance performance training, 2. Apply your skills and imagination to incorporate movement with stories, music, and costumes in various environments and venues in the larger world of performance art.

Career Opportunities

What can you do with an AA degree or Certificate of Achievement in Dance? Some of the many job opportunities that are available to students who complete our programs include: performer, choreographer, teacher, physical therapist, dance movement therapist, Performing Arts administrator, event planner, community arts worker, talent agent, dance/theatre director.

Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate competence in and understanding of core dance techniques, including ballet and modern dance.
2. Analyze and critique diversity in dance and dance appreciation.
3. Participate in creating a dance showcase and demonstrate competence in beginning choreography, music for dance, and other aspects of personal and group performance.