Dance

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.

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