Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance
The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Dance provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to specialize in dance. With an associate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, dance performance, choreography, and dance instruction. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue additional careers including dance education at the secondary level, arts administration, artistic direction, and dance science specialties. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue additional careers including dance education at the post-secondary level and dance therapy.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8312
Total credits required
63-95
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Students are expected to meet with a residential dance faculty member for advising each semester prior to enrollment for the following semester. Consult with your faculty advisor to determine which specializations are available at your college.
Students should enroll in two DAN technique courses each semester.
Enrollment in some courses may require an audition and/or permission of instructor.
All applicable DAN technique courses may be repeated for credit.
Pass/No Credit courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
What You'll Learn
- Incorporate body awareness and sound kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement to achieve technical proficiency in dance. (DAN101++, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++, BIO160, BIO201)
- Demonstrate artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing. (DAN101++, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++)
- Synthesize knowledge of historical and cultural contexts to connect dance theory and practice. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN101++, DAN102, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN191, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN210, DAN221, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++, EDU222, [FYC], [L], [HU], [SB])
- Create choreography using artistic elements including space, time, and energy. (DAN141, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN280, DAN298++)
- Assess choreography, technique, and performance to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback. (DAN141, DAN150, DAN155, DAN221, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN275, DAN280, DAN298++, DAN298++, (COM))
- Develop dance performances that integrate relevant choreographic, production, and other creative and community elements. (DAN141, DAN150, DAN155, DAN192, DAN210, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN298++)
- Practice interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with others. (DAN141, DAN150, DAN155, DAN192, DAN210, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN298++, EDU222, (COM), [FYC], [SB])
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance. (DAN101++, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN190, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++, EDU222, [FYC], [SB])
- Develop skills, materials, and a plan for achieving educational and career goals in the field of dance. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN101++, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN190, DAN191, DAN192, DAN193, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN210, DAN221, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++, BIO160, BIO201, EDU222, FYE101, FYE103, [FYC], [L], [MA], [HU], [SB], [SG/SQ], (COM), (CRE))
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 7-9 | |
| DAN150 | Dance Performance I | 1 |
| DAN264 | Choreography I | 3 |
| DAN280 | Dance Practicum | 2 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 19-49 | |
| Complete requirements in the transfer plan that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer plan is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | ||
| Transfer Plan 1: Contemporary Concert Dance (CGCC) | ||
| Dance Theory courses: | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance in the United States | 3 |
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR | |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture (3) OR | |
| DAH255 | Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture (3) OR | |
| DAN221 | Rhythmic Awareness I (3) | 3 |
| DAN221 | recommended | |
| DAN265 | Choreography II | 3 |
| Dance Performance courses: | ||
| Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: | ||
| DAN150 | Dance Performance I | 1 |
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 |
| DAN255 | Dance Performance IV | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DAN237 | Ballet Pointe I | 1 |
| Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet. | ||
| DAN231 | Ballet III (1) OR | |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV (1) OR | |
| DAN237 | Ballet Pointe I (1) | 1 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern. | ||
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV (1) | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) credits. | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 |
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN140 | Tap Dance I | 1 |
| DAN145 | Tap Dance II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV | 1 |
| DAN229 | Musical Theatre Dance III | 1 |
| DAN230 | Musical Theatre Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN237 | Ballet Pointe I | 1 |
| DAN240 | Tap Dance III | 1 |
| DAN245 | Tap Dance IV | 1 |
| Transfer Plan 2: Contemporary Concert Dance (GCC) | ||
| Dance Theory: | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance in the United States | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits. | ||
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts | 3 |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture | 3 |
| DAH255 | Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture | 3 |
| DAN170 | Dance Kinesiology | 3 |
| Dance Performance: | ||
| Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: | ||
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 |
| DAN255 | Dance Performance IV | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DAN231AA | Ballet III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DAN234AA | Ballet IV: Intensive | 2 |
| Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DAN232AA | Modern Dance III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN235AA | Modern Dance IV: Intensive | 2 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet. | ||
| DAN231 | Ballet III (1) OR | |
| DAN231AA | Ballet III: Intensive (2) OR | |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV (1) OR | |
| DAN234AA | Ballet IV: Intensive (2) | 1-2 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern. | ||
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN232AA | Modern Dance III: Intensive (2) | |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV (1) OR | |
| DAN235AA | Modern Dance IV: Intensive (2) | 1-2 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) credits. | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 |
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN140 | Tap Dance I | 1 |
| DAN145 | Tap Dance II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV | 1 |
| DAN229 | Musical Theatre Dance III | 1 |
| DAN230 | Musical Theatre Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN240 | Tap Dance III | 1 |
| DAN245 | Tap Dance IV | 1 |
| Transfer Plan 3: Contemporary Concert Dance (MCC) | ||
| Dance Theory courses: | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance in the United States | 3 |
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts | 3 |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture | 3 |
| DAN170 | Dance Kinesiology | 3 |
| Dance Performance courses: | ||
| DAN141 | Dance Workshop | 1 |
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select two courses from the following for a total of two (2) credits: | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 |
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN140 | Tap Dance I | 1 |
| DAN145 | Tap Dance II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV | 1 |
| DAN229 | Musical Theatre Dance III | 1 |
| DAN230 | Musical Theatre Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN240 | Tap Dance III | 1 |
| DAN245 | Tap Dance IV | 1 |
| Transfer Plan 4: Contemporary Concert Dance (PVCC) | ||
| Dance Theory: | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance in the United States | 3 |
| DAH255 | Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture | 3 |
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR | |
| DAN275 | Choreography for Film and Video (3) | 3 |
| DAN190 | Discovering Dance Careers (1) OR | |
| DAN298AA | Special Projects (1) OR | |
| DAN298AB | Special Projects (2) OR | |
| DAN298AC | Special Projects (3) | 1-3 |
| DAN265 | Choreography II | 3 |
| Dance Performance: | ||
| Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: | ||
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 |
| DAN255 | Dance Performance IV | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select two courses from the following for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet. | ||
| DAN231 | Ballet III (1) OR | |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV (1) | 1 |
| Select two courses from the following for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern. | ||
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV (1) | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| Select coursework from the following for a total of one (1) to two (2) credits: | ||
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN290AA | Dance Conservatory I | 1 |
| DAN290AB | Dance Conservatory I | 2 |
| DAN101AA | Social Dance: Ballroom | 1 |
| DAN101AB | Social Dance: Swing | 1 |
| DAN101AC | Social Dance: Latin | 1 |
| DAN101AE | Social Dance: Tango | 1 |
| Transfer Plan 5: Contemporary Concert Dance (SCC) | ||
| Dance Theory: | ||
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts | 3 |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture | 3 |
| DAN170 | Dance Kinesiology | 3 |
| DAN190 | Discovering Dance Careers | 1 |
| DAN191 | Viewing Dance | 1 |
| DAN192 | Digital Music for Dancers | 1 |
| DAN193 | Professional Promotion for Dancers | 1 |
| DAN210 | Dance Production I | 3 |
| DAN221 | Rhythmic Awareness I | 3 |
| DAN272 | Dance Technology | 3 |
| DAN298AA | Special Projects | 1 |
| Dance Performance: | ||
| Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: | ||
| DAN150 | Dance Performance I | 1 |
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 |
| DAN255 | Dance Performance IV | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the program director(s). | ||
| Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DAN231AA | Ballet III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DAN234AA | Ballet IV: Intensive | 2 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet. | ||
| DAN231 | Ballet III (1) OR | |
| DAN231AA | Ballet III: Intensive (2) OR | |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV (1) OR | |
| DAN234AA | Ballet IV: Intensive (2) | 1-2 |
| Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DAN232AA | Modern Dance III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN235AA | Modern Dance IV: Intensive | 2 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern. | ||
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN232AA | Modern Dance III: Intensive (2) | |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV (1) OR | |
| DAN235AA | Modern Dance IV: Intensive (2) | 1-2 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the program director(s). | ||
| Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) credits. | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV | 1 |
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| Additional Coursework: | ||
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) | 3 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Transfer Plan 6: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (CGCC) | ||
| Dance Theory: | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance in the United States (3) OR | |
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR | |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture (3) OR | |
| DAN221 | Rhythmic Awareness I (3) | 3 |
| DAN221 | recommended | |
| DAN265 | Choreography II | 3 |
| Dance Performance: | ||
| Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: | ||
| DAN150 | Dance Performance I | 1 |
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 |
| DAN255 | Dance Performance IV | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select eight courses for a total of eight (8) credits from two of the following dance forms: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, or Tap. Students must achieve Level III competency in the two forms selected. | ||
| Hip Hop Courses: | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV | 1 |
| Musical Theater Courses: | ||
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 |
| DAN229 | Musical Theatre Dance III | 1 |
| DAN230 | Musical Theatre Dance IV | 1 |
| Jazz Courses: | ||
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| Tap Dance Courses: | ||
| DAN140 | Tap Dance I | 1 |
| DAN145 | Tap Dance II | 1 |
| DAN240 | Tap Dance III | 1 |
| DAN245 | Tap Dance IV | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) credits: | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 |
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN140 | Tap Dance I | 1 |
| DAN145 | Tap Dance II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV | 1 |
| DAN229 | Musical Theatre Dance III | 1 |
| DAN230 | Musical Theatre Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN237 | Ballet Pointe I | 1 |
| DAN240 | Tap Dance III | 1 |
| DAN245 | Tap Dance IV | 1 |
| Transfer Plan 7: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (GCC) | ||
| Dance Theory: | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance in the United States | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits. | ||
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts | 3 |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture | 3 |
| DAH255 | Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture | 3 |
| DAN170 | Dance Kinesiology | 3 |
| Dance Performance: | ||
| Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: | ||
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 |
| DAN255 | Dance Performance IV | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select three courses from the following for a total of (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN233AA | Jazz Dance III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN236AA | Jazz Dance IV: Intensive | 2 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Jazz. | ||
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN233AA | Jazz Dance III: Intensive (2) | |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV (1) OR | |
| DAN236AA | Jazz Dance IV: Intensive (2) | 1-2 |
| Select three courses from the following for a total of 3 credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 |
| DAN140 | Tap Dance I | 1 |
| DAN145 | Tap Dance II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV | 1 |
| DAN229 | Musical Theatre Dance III | 1 |
| DAN230 | Musical Theatre Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN240 | Tap Dance III | 1 |
| DAN245 | Tap Dance IV | 1 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, or Tap. | ||
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III (1) OR | |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV (1) OR | |
| DAN229 | Musical Theatre Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN230 | Musical Theatre Dance IV (1) OR | |
| DAN240 | Tap Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN245 | Tap Dance IV (1) | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. | ||
| Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits. | ||
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DAN231AA | Ballet III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DAN232AA | Modern Dance III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DAN234AA | Ballet IV: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN235AA | Modern Dance IV: Intensive | 2 |
| Transfer Plan 8: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (MCC) | ||
| Dance Theory courses: | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance in the United States | 3 |
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts | 3 |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture | 3 |
| DAN170 | Dance Kinesiology | 3 |
| Dance Performance courses: | ||
| DAN141 | Dance Workshop | 1 |
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN129 | Musical Theatre Dance I (1) OR | |
| DAN130 | Musical Theatre Dance II (1) OR | |
| DAN131 | Ballet I (1) OR | |
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I (1) OR | |
| DAN134 | Ballet II (1) OR | |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II (1) OR | |
| DAN140 | Tap Dance I (1) | |
| DAN145 | Tap Dance II (1) | |
| DAN229 | Musical Theatre Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN230 | Musical Theatre Dance IV (1) OR | |
| DAN231 | Ballet III (1) OR | |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV (1) OR | |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV (1) | |
| DAN240 | Tap Dance III (1) | |
| DAN245 | Tap Dance IV (1) | 1 |
| Transfer Plan 9: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (SCC) | ||
| Dance Theory: | ||
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts | 3 |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture | 3 |
| DAN170 | Dance Kinesiology | 3 |
| DAN190 | Discovering Dance Careers | 1 |
| DAN191 | Viewing Dance | 1 |
| DAN192 | Digital Music for Dancers | 1 |
| DAN193 | Professional Promotion for Dancers | 1 |
| DAN210 | Dance Production I | 3 |
| DAN221 | Rhythmic Awareness I | 3 |
| DAN272 | Dance Technology | 3 |
| DAN298AA | Special Projects | 1 |
| Dance Performance: | ||
| Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: | ||
| DAN150 | Dance Performance I | 1 |
| DAN155 | Dance Performance II | 1 |
| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 |
| DAN255 | Dance Performance IV | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Core): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the program director(s). | ||
| Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN102 | Hip Hop I | 1 |
| DAN103 | Hip Hop II | 1 |
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III | 1 |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV | 1 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Hip Hop. | ||
| DAN202 | Hip Hop III (1) OR | |
| DAN203 | Hip Hop IV (1) | 1 |
| Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
| Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Jazz. | ||
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III (1) OR | |
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV (1) | 1 |
| Dance Technique (Additional): | ||
| Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the program director(s). | ||
| Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits: | ||
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 |
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 |
| DAN231AA | Ballet III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 |
| DAN232AA | Modern Dance III: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN234 | Ballet IV | 1 |
| DAN234AA | Ballet IV: Intensive | 2 |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN235AA | Modern Dance IV: Intensive | 2 |
| Additional Coursework: | ||
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) | 3 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| AGEC-A | Credits: 20-44 | |
| A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). | ||
| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | 3 | |
| May be met by DAH255 in Restricted Electives. | ||
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | 3-6 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. | 3 | |
| BPC110 | or CIS105 recommended for students in Transfer Plan 5 or Transfer Plan 9. | |
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Select two Dance Humanities (DAH) courses for a total of six (6) credits | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
| DAH201 | World Dance Studies | 3 |
| DAH250 | Dance in Popular Culture | 3 |
| DAH255 | Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture | 3 |
| May be met by DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, or DAH255 in Restricted Electives area | ||
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. | 6 | |
| May be met by COM110 and EDU222 in Restricted Electives area. | ||
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | |
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR | |
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) | |
| AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Science Quantitative [SQ] area or the Science General [SG] area (4). | 8 | |
| At least four (4) credits must be designated as Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] | ||
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | |
| These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Courses in this area may also be applied to AGEC Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| May be met by COM110 or COM225 in Restricted Electives area. | ||
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | ||
| Recommended for Transfer Plan 3: Contemporary Concert Dance (MCC) or Transfer Plan 8: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (MCC) | ||
| DAN141 | Dance Workshop | 1 |
| DAN146 | Tap Dance Ensemble | 1 |
| DAN164 | Improvisation | 1 |
| DAN235 | Modern Dance IV | 1 |
| DAN250 | Dance Performance III | 1 |
| DAN255 | Dance Performance IV | 1 |
| DAN265 | Choreography II | 3 |
| DAN298AA | Special Projects | 1 |
| THP213 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
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