# Dance (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Dance

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36115/34913/36000

Program Code: SAC.DNCE.CA

Program Control Number: 21786

The certificate program in dance combines comprehensive advanced courses in dance technique with courses of a specialized nature to provide a complete program of study and training in technique and performance.
This program is designed to develop skills necessary for a career as a dance performer and to provide extensive pre-professional performance experience. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of areas: dance companies; instructor in private dance studios; dancer for commercial stage, television, and film; choreographer/performer in music videos; and production choreographer.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate competency in the creation and presentation of dance in public performances.
2.  Execute proficiency in performance and technical skills in modern, ballet, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance styles, to audition for commercial performance venues.
3.  Demonstrate a clear understanding of the interaction between choreographer, performer and audience, and the production components of lighting, costume and set design, through the creation and presentation of dance in public performances.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 32 |
| DNCE 122A | Commercial Dance I | 1 |
| DNCE 180 | Professional Studio Practices | 2 |
| DNCE 202B | Choreography for Dance Majors | 3 |
| DNCE 204A | Dance Production I | 2 |
| DNCE 204B | Dance Production II | 2 |
| DNCE 205A | Dance Touring Ensemble I | 2 |
| DNCE 205B | Dance Touring Ensemble II | 2 |
| DNCE 209 | Modern Dance III | 2 |
| DNCE 210 | Modern Dance IV | 2 |
| DNCE 213 | Ballet III | 2 |
| DNCE 214 | Ballet IV | 2 |
| DNCE 220 | Jazz Dance III | 2 |
| DNCE 221 | Jazz Dance IV | 2 |
| DNCE 240A | Repertory I | 2 |
| DNCE 240B | Repertory II | 2 |
| DNCE 251 | Hip-Hop Dance III | 2 |
| **Electives from recommended list** | |  |
| **Recommended electives:** | | 2-3 |
| DNCE 009A | Dance Laboratory I | 0.5 |
| DNCE 009B | Dance Laboratory II | 0.5 |
| DNCE 009C | Dance Laboratory III | 0.5 |
| DNCE 009D | Dance Laboratory IV | 0.5 |
| DNCE 105 | World Dance and Cultures | 3 |
| DNCE 107A | Dance Concert Performance - I | 1 |
| DNCE 109A | Pilates Mat I | 1 |
| DNCE 109B | Pilates Mat II | 1 |
| DNCE 109C | Pilates Mat III | 1 |
| DNCE 110 | Beginning Mexican Folk Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 111 | Intermediate Mexican Folk Dance I | 1 |
| DNCE 112A | Introduction to Ethnic Dance Forms | 1 |
| DNCE 118 | Introduction to Caribbean and Latin Dance Styles | 1 |
| DNCE 123 | Introduction to Salsa Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 124A | Salsa Dance I | 1 |
| DNCE 204C | Dance Production III | 2 |
| DNCE 204D | Dance Production IV | 2 |
| DNCE 205C | Dance Touring Ensemble III | 2 |
| DNCE 205D | Dance Touring Ensemble IV | 2 |
| DNCE 240C | Repertory III | 2 |
| DNCE 240D | Repertory IV | 2 |
| DNCE 250A | Hip-Hop Dance I | 2 |
| DNCE 250B | Hip-Hop Dance II | 2 |
| DNCE 260 | Somatic Practices in Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 261 | Somatic Practices in Modern Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 262 | Somatic Practices in Ballet | 1 |
| DNCE 263 | Somatic Practices in Jazz Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 270 | Dance Practicum | 1 |
| DNCE 290 | Choreography for the Camera | 3 |
| DNCE 291 | Dance Film Production | 3 |
| DNCE 296 | Special Studies in Modern Dance | 2 |
| DNCE 297 | Special Studies in Jazz Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 298 | Special Studies in Ballet Dance | 2 |
| THEA 110 | Acting Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 113 | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THEA 132 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| **Total** | | **34-35** |