# Dance (AA)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Kinesiology Dance

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/kinesiology-dance/dance-aa/

**State Control Number:** 40891  
**Program Code:** DANC.VVCGE.AA or DANC.CALGETC.AA  
**Program Length:** 24 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

The degree provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the theory, history, technique, and art of dance. This is fulfilled through a structured program of dance study in the areas of core techniques, historical and contemporary styles, choreography, performance, and dance history. Students will demonstrate their proficiency through technical, interpretive, and expressive competency, research papers, essays, and public performances. Program assessment is measured by public performances,  
program completion, transferability, and periodic program review. Students qualify to pursue a variety of dance-related careers and advanced degree options.

Cross-listed Theater Arts courses may be taken in place of the Kinesiology Dance courses.

### Requirements

To earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:

-   60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
-   the major coursework with "C" grades or higher;
-   the VVC General Education (plus American Institutions and Kinesiology Competencies) or CalGETC pattern; and
-   2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.

Courses may be double-counted in the major, general education, and/or competencies. Courses counted towards one AA/AS major may be used in another AA/AS major.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| KIN 103 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3.0 |
| KIND 152 | Dance Choreography I | 0.5-1.0 |
| KIND 161A | Tap Dance IIA | 1.0 |
| or TA 161A | Tap Dance IIA |  |
| KIND 161B | Tap Dance IIB | 1.0 |
| or TA 161B | Tap Dance IIB |  |
| KIND 161C | Tap Dance IIC | 1.0 |
| or TA 161C | Tap Dance IIC |  |
| KIND 167A | Introduction to Intermediate Ballet IIA | 1.0 |
| or TA 167A | Introduction to Intermediate Ballet IIA |  |
| KIND 167B | Intermediate Ballet IIB | 1.0 |
| or TA 167B | Intermediate Ballet Dance IIB |  |
| KIND 167C | Intermediate Ballet IIC | 1.0 |
| or TA 167C | Intermediate Ballet IIC |  |
| KIND 169C | Yogalates Core Stability and Stretch | 1.0 |
| KIND 169D | Yogalates Core Stability and Stretch II | 1.0 |
| KIND 171A | Jazz Dance IIA | 1.0 |
| or TA 171A | Jazz Dance IIA |  |
| KIND 171B | Jazz Dance IIB | 1.0 |
| or TA 171B | Jazz Dance IIB |  |
| KIND 171C | Jazz Dance IIC | 1.0 |
| or TA 171C | Jazz Dance IIC |  |
| KIND 175A | Introduction to Modern Dance II | 1.0 |
| or TA 175A | Introduction to Modern Dance II |  |
| KIND 175B | Basic Modern Dance II | 1.0 |
| KIND 175C | Modern Dance II | 1.0 |
| or KIND 175D | Intermediate Modern Dance II |  |
| **Choose three courses from the following** | | 5.0 |
| ↳ KIND 176A | Introduction to Dance Rehearsal and Performance I |  |
| ↳ KIND 176B | Performance Dance Ensemble |  |
| ↳ KIND 176C | Dance Production |  |
| ↳ KIND 176D | Dance Performance |  |
| ↳ KIN 210 | Movement Anatomy |  |
| **Choose 3.0 units of dance electives** | | 3.0 |
| ↳ KIND 162A | Introduction to Ballroom Dance |  |
| ↳ KIND 162B | American Rhythm Ballroom Dance |  |
| ↳ KIND 163A | Latin Ballroom Dance |  |
| ↳ KIND 163B | Standard Ballroom Dance |  |
| ↳ KIND 190 | Dances Around the World |  |
| **Total Units** | | **25.5-26** |

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