Dance
Associate of Arts (AA) Physical Education/Health Education/Dance/Athletics · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
Dance is a vigorous and specialized area in the performing arts, and is unique in its ability to convey emotional and cultural values. Dance is physically demanding and requires a thorough understanding of aesthetic values.
This program is primarily designed for the student who intends to transfer to University of California at Santa Barbara, or to other universities that offer baccalaureate preparation in Dance. Additionally, the program provides an excellent foundation in dance for students interested in other performing arts fields or entry level into the workforce, such as study owner/employee.
The Dance program prepares the serious dance student for university transfer and provides dance training and enrichment for both the beginning and the advance dancer. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum with a broad range of dance courses to nurture versatile dance artists. The Dance Department under Physical Education encourages students to think independently, to value creative thought and diversity, and to be responsible global citizens. The goal of the Dance program is to prepare students for future careers in performance, choreography, teaching, and related careers in dance. The program offers a wide array of dance classes designed to cultivate technique, creativity, and performance skills while enhancing self-confidence, creative thought/expression, and critical thinking.
Requirements
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following General Education options:
- OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
- OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
- A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| BMS 107 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| HE 104 | Introduction to Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| orPE 200 | Introduction to Kinesiology | |
| PE 150B | Intermediate Ballet | 1.5 |
| PE 150C | Advanced Ballet | 1.5 |
| PE 151B | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 1.5 |
| PE 151C | Advanced Jazz Dance | 1.5 |
| PE 152B | Intermediate Modern Dance Technique | 1.5 |
| PE 152C | Advanced Modern Dance Technique | 1.5 |
| PE 153 | Dance Concert | 2.5 |
| PE 154A | Dance Ensemble | 3 |
| PE 154B | Dance Ensemble Advance | 3 |
| PE 250 | Survey and Appreciation of Dance History | 3 |
| TA 111 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| orTA 123 | Stage Lighting | |
| orTA 131 | Costume Technology | |
| orMUS 110 | Music Appreciation | |
| Total Units | 30.50 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze literacy in dance history and appreciation
- Assess literacy in dance technique and alignment
- Evaluate literacy in dance theory, analysis, creativity and performance skills
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.