Dance: Emphasis in Euro-Western Dance
Associate in Arts Performing Arts · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Euro-Western Dance Program prepares the student for employment in the field of dance and dance-related professions. Both the degree and the certificate are designed as career/technical programs which provide students with the basic skills necessary for involvement in community dance activities, such as teaching in recreation centers, community centers and private studios; or performing or choreographing for community events. This degree and certificate also prepares dancers for the entertainment industry such as theme parks (Disney, Knotts Berry Farm, Legoland, Seaworld, Wild Animal Park), the music industry, as back-up dancers for musical artists, and a range of professional theatrical dance opportunities. Transfer students should consult the four-year college or university catalog for specific requirements or see a Palomar College counselor.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Upon successful completion of the Program, students will be able to identify and evaluate the elements of various Euro-Western dance genres.
- Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to use the craft and tools of choreography to create, structure, teach, and clean their own choreography.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 16-17.5 | |
| DNCE 102 | The Hollywood Musical: Dance on Film | 3 |
| DNCE 145 | Choreography I | 3 |
| DNCE 165 | Production Management | 1.5-3 |
| DNCE 280 | Student Choreography Production I | 1.5-2 |
| DNCE 161 | Teaching Methods in Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 225 | Contemporary Dance Ensemble I | 1 |
| Elective (select one of the following two courses) | 1 | |
| DNCE 115 | Ballet I | 1 |
| orDNCE 210 | Ballet III | 1 |
| Elective (select one of the following two courses) | 1 | |
| DNCE 120 | Jazz Technique I | 1 |
| orDNCE 215 | Jazz Technique III | 1 |
| Elective (select one of the following two courses) | 1 | |
| DNCE 130 | Tap I | 1 |
| orDNCE 230 | Tap III | 1 |
| Group I Electives - Ballet/Pointe (Select one course) | 1 | |
| DNCE 116 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DNCE 211 | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DNCE 117 | Pointe I | 1 |
| DNCE 118 | Pointe II | 1 |
| DNCE 217 | Pointe III | 1 |
| DNCE 218 | Pointe IV | 1 |
| Group II Electives - Modern (Select one course) | 1 | |
| DNCE 110 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DNCE 111 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DNCE 205 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DNCE 206 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| Group III Electives - Jazz or Tap (Select one course) | 1 | |
| DNCE 131 | Tap II | 1 |
| DNCE 231 | Tap IV | 1 |
| DNCE 121 | Jazz Technique II | 1 |
| DNCE 216 | Jazz Technique IV | 1 |
| Group IV Electives - Production and Ensemble (Select two courses) | 2 | |
| DNCE 270 | Contemporary Ballet Production I | 1 |
| DNCE 272 | Contemporary Ballet Production II | 1 |
| DNCE 271 | Classical Ballet Production I | 1 |
| DNCE 282 | Classical Ballet Production II | 1 |
| DNCE 274 | Contemporary Modern Dance Production I | 1 |
| DNCE 276 | Contemporary Modern Dance Production II | 1 |
| DNCE 277 | Classical Jazz Production I | 1 |
| DNCE 287 | Classical Jazz Production II | 1 |
| DNCE 278 | Modern Jazz Production I | 1 |
| DNCE 288 | Modern Jazz Production II | 1 |
| DNCE 279 | Tap Production I | 1 |
| DNCE 289 | Tap Production II | 1 |
| DNCE 273 | Modern Dance Production I | 1 |
| Group V Electives (Select one course) | 0.5-3 | |
| DNCE 148 | Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Drum and Dance Ensemble/Production I | 0.5-1.5 |
| DNCE 101 | Survey of World Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 105 | Introduction to Dance History | 3 |
| DNCE 155 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DNCE 158 | Hawaiian and Tahitian Dance I | 0.5-1 |
| DNCE 149 | Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Dance I | 1 |
| MUS 137 | Cuban and Brazilian Drumming I | 0.5-1 |
| DNCE 151 | Latin Social Dance I | 1 |
| DNCE 153 | Capoeira: Afro/Brazilian Martial Arts I | 0.5-1 |
| Total | 21.5-25.5 | |