Dance (Associate of Arts) · El Camino College

Arts, Media, and Entertainment Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/arts-media-and-entertainment/

The degree provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the theory, history, technique, and art of dance. This is fulfilled through a structured program of dance study in the areas of core techniques, historical and contemporary styles, choreography, performance, and dance history. Students will demonstrate their proficiency through technical, interpretive, and expressive competency, research papers, essays, and public performances. 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.

Required Core: 28 units

Course	Title	Units
DANC 103	History of Dance in the 20th Century	3
DANC 105	Music for Dance	2
DANC 120A	Beginning Ballet A	2
DANC 120B	Beginning Ballet B	2
DANC 130A	Beginning Contemporary Modern Dance A	2
DANC 130B	Beginning Contemporary Modern Dance B	2
DANC 170	Improvisation	2
DANC 171A	Beginning Choreography A	2
DANC 171B	Beginning Choreography B	2
DANC 271A	Intermediate Choreography A	2
DANC 220A	Intermediate Ballet A	2
DANC 230A	Intermediate Contemporary Modern Dance A	2
DANC 220B	Intermediate Ballet B	2
orDANC 230B	Intermediate Contemporary Modern Dance B	2
DANC 287abcd	Concert Dance Ensemble	1
orDANC 289abcd	Advanced Dance Theatre	1

Electives: 2 units

Course	Title	Units
DANC 140	Jazz Dance I	2
***
DANC 161	Tap Dance I - Beginning	1
DANC 162A	Beginning Hip Hop Dance A	2
DANC 165	African Dance	1
DANC 167	Social and Ballroom Dance	1
DANC 168	Latin Social Dance	2
DANC 221	Ballet Variations	2
DANC 240	Jazz Dance II	2
***
DANC 250	Introduction to Pilates	3
DANC 261	Tap Dance II - Intermediate	2
DANC 262	Commercial Dance	2
DANC 265	Intermediate African Dance	2
DANC 268	Intermediate Latin Social Dance	2
DANC 271B	Intermediate Choreography B	2

Total Major Units: 30

It is essential that the transfer student see a counselor for appropriate curriculum.

* No more than 3 units of DANC 183ab may be counted for the major. ** Students are advised that at least one semester of DANC 287ab (now DANC 287abcd) is required for transfer students. ***Some colleges and universities may not accept jazz courses toward the major.

Preparation for the Dance Transfer Major

For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.

GE Patterns

Complete one of the following:

ECC GE: 24 units

Required for local degrees (AA and AS).

Cal-GETC: 34 units

Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).

Electives

As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.

Minimum Degree Total: 60 units