Dance

Summary

Courses in choreography, dance history, and global dance traditions, along with technical training and improvisation are among those required for the Certificate of Performance in Dance. Dance students have opportunities to perform every semester and work closely with the City College Theatre and Musical Theatre departments in production for public performance.

This certificate prepares the dance student with a solid foundation of kinesthetic training in one or more idioms, principles of choreography, movement education, along with the process of performance. Graduates are qualified to work in regional dance theatre, as a professional dancer in industrial work in areas such as Los Angeles, and as a certified dance instructor or independent choreographer.

Award Notes: A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District. This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Dance Program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of history of dance including ballet, modern, jazz, Broadway/musical theatre, and global dance forms of dance.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of aesthetic perception of various dance forms, and critical analysis and response to performance.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of an understanding of choreographic, technical and improvisational elements of dance.

Requirements