Arts and Sciences Transfer, Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Dance Option, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A. (code AA.FA.DANCE)

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60 credit hours.

Purpose: For students interested in pursuing professional training, transferring to a four-year institution or gaining personal enrichment by concentrating in dance.

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Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

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General Education Requirements: 31-37 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

DAN 100 - Dance History 3 credit hours
One 3-credit arts and humanities general education course other than DAN

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7-8 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Interdisciplinary Studies, Computer Technology or Mathematics: 3-4 credits

Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits

See General Education Health/Fitness/Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3-4 credits

See General Education Mathematics Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Must select two different disciplines. See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 23-29 credits

DAN 240 - Dance Production 3 credit hours
MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals 3 credit hours
THA 122 - Introduction to Stage Design and Lighting 3 credit hours
Electives (with approval of department chair) 6-12 credit hours
No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Choose at least four courses in dance techniques from the following: 8 credits

At least two courses must be selected from the 200 level.

DAN 105 - Beginning Tap Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 106 - Beginning Tap Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 111 - Beginning Ballet 1 2 credit hours
DAN 112 - Beginning Ballet 2 2 credit hours
DAN 121 - Beginning Modern Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 122 - Beginning Modern Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 125 - Improvisation 2 credit hours
DAN 131 - Beginning Jazz Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 132 - Beginning Jazz Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 205 - Intermediate Tap Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 206 - Intermediate Tap Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 211 - Intermediate Ballet 1 2 credit hours
DAN 212 - Intermediate Ballet 2 2 credit hours
DAN 221 - Intermediate Modern Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 222 - Intermediate Modern Dance 2 2 credit hours
DAN 231 - Intermediate Jazz Dance 1 2 credit hours
DAN 232 - Intermediate Jazz Dance 2 2 credit hours

Additional Requirements

Computer Competency Requirement

See General Education Computer Competency Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Diversity Requirement

Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the arts and humanities, biological and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences or health/fitness/wellness general education requirements or elective requirements.

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Transfer Agreements

Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to Transfer Services.

Core Competencies

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