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  "college": "santa-ana-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Dance",
  "id": "dance-a-a-degree",
  "name": "Dance",
  "award": "A.A. Degree",
  "department": "dance",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Program Code: SAC.DNCE.AA\n\nProgram Control Number: 04222"
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts Degree program in dance provides training in three areas of technique: ballet, modern, and jazz. Integral parts of the curriculum are practical experience in concert performance and production work, as well as a theoretical background in choreography and dance history. Completion of the Associate in Arts Degree prepares the student to enter a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Please consult a SAC counselor for information about course requirements for specific four-year institutions. The dance program provides training for careers and employment in the performing arts, education, choreography, arts consultancy, dance criticism, and related fields.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Summarize the history of classic and contemporary dance forms.\n2.  Demonstrate a clear understanding of the interaction between choreographer, performer, and audience, and recognize the production components of lighting, costume, and set design through the creation and presentation of dance in public performances.\n3.  Execute proficiency in performance and technical skills in modern, ballet, and jazz dance."
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          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "39"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 100",
          "title": "Dance History and Appreciation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 201A",
          "title": "Ballet I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 201B",
          "title": "Ballet II",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 201C",
          "title": "Ballet III",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 201D",
          "title": "Ballet IV",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 202A",
          "title": "Choreography I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 202B",
          "title": "Choreography II",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 204A",
          "title": "Dance Production I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 204B",
          "title": "Dance Production II",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 206A",
          "title": "Modern Dance I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 206B",
          "title": "Modern Dance II",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 209",
          "title": "Modern Dance III",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 210",
          "title": "Modern Dance IV",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 219A",
          "title": "Jazz Dance I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 219B",
          "title": "Jazz Dance II",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 220",
          "title": "Jazz Dance III",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 221",
          "title": "Jazz Dance IV",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 240A",
          "title": "Repertory I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 240B",
          "title": "Repertory II",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Plus 2 units from the following electives:",
          "units": "2"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 009A",
          "title": "Dance Laboratory I",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 009B",
          "title": "Dance Laboratory II",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 009C",
          "title": "Dance Laboratory III",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 009D",
          "title": "Dance Laboratory IV",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 101",
          "title": "Dance as Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 105",
          "title": "World Dance and Cultures",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 107A",
          "title": "Dance Concert Performance - I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 107B",
          "title": "Dance Concert Performance - II",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 107D",
          "title": "Dance Concert Performance - IV",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 107C",
          "title": "Dance Concert Performance - III",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 112A",
          "title": "Introduction to Ethnic Dance Forms",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 120A",
          "title": "Introduction to Hip-Hop Dance",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 122A",
          "title": "Commercial Dance I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 122B",
          "title": "Commercial Dance II",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 124A",
          "title": "Salsa Dance I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 133A",
          "title": "Musical Theatre Dance Techniques I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 140A",
          "title": "Dance Repertory Workshop I",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 180",
          "title": "Professional Studio Practices",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 240C",
          "title": "Repertory III",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 240D",
          "title": "Repertory IV",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 250A",
          "title": "Hip-Hop Dance I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 250B",
          "title": "Hip-Hop Dance II",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 251",
          "title": "Hip-Hop Dance III",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 260",
          "title": "Somatic Practices in Dance",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "41"
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