# Dance Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Dance

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3741

**Arts, Media, and Entertainment Division**

www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/arts-media-and-entertainment/

The Dance Teacher Certificate of Achievement 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. Students qualify to pursue a variety of dance-related careers and advanced degree options.

### Required Core:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DANC 101 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANC 170 | Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 171A | Beginning Choreography A | 2 |
| DANC 250 | Introduction to Pilates | 3 |

### Select 3-4 units:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DANC 120A | Beginning Ballet A | 2 |
| DANC 130A | Beginning Contemporary Modern Dance A | 2 |
| DANC 140 | Jazz Dance I | 2 |
| DANC 161 | Tap Dance I - Beginning | 1 |
| DANC 165 | African Dance | 1 |
| DANC 168 | Latin Social Dance | 2 |

### Select 4 units:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DANC 120B | Beginning Ballet B | 2 |
| DANC 130B | Beginning Contemporary Modern Dance B | 2 |
| DANC 240 | Jazz Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 261 | Tap Dance II - Intermediate | 2 |
| DANC 265 | Intermediate African Dance | 2 |
| DANC 268 | Intermediate Latin Social Dance | 2 |

### Select 1 unit:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DANC 183ab | Dance Workshop Ensemble | 2 |
| DANC 287abcd | Concert Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| DANC 289abcd | Advanced Dance Theatre | 1 |

### Select 3-4 units:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DANC 105 | Music for Dance | 2 |
| DANC 163 | Beginning Belly Dancing | 1 |
| DANC 167 | Social and Ballroom Dance | 1 |
| DANC 171B | Beginning Choreography B | 2 |
| DANC 220A | Intermediate Ballet A | 2 |
| DANC 230A | Intermediate Contemporary Modern Dance A | 2 |
| DANC 262 | Commercial Dance | 2 |

### Select 3 units:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HDEV 115 | Career Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CDEV 117 | Music and Movement for Young Children | 3 |

**Total Units: 24-26**