Dance Teacher (Certificate of Achievement) · El Camino College

Arts, Media, and Entertainment Division

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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