Dance Emphasis (AA Degree A0444)
Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Degree A0444
An emphasis in Dance provides the student with an understanding of the practices and theories of dance history, pedagogy and choreography. In addition to the foundational courses, students select courses from dance technique, performance and anatomy and Pilates categories.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DN-T 9 | Dance Audition Techniques | 1 |
| DN-T 18 | Introduction to Dance | 1.5 |
| DN-T 20 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DN-T 38 | Dance Teaching Methods | 3 |
| DNCE 4 | Choreography | 1 |
| DNCE 33 | Improvisation | 0.5 |
| Anatomy and Pilates: Choose a minimum of 3 Units | 3 | |
| Functional Anatomy for Pilates | ||
| Pilates Fundamentals | ||
| Conditioning Through Dance | ||
| Applied Kinesiology | ||
| Performance Ensemble: Choose a minimum of 3 Units | 3 | |
| Dance Rehearsal | ||
| Dance Production | ||
| Dance Ensemble | ||
| Repertory | ||
| Ballet: Choose a minimum of 2 Units | 2 | |
| Ballet II | ||
| Ballet Performance | ||
| Classical Dance | ||
| Modern: Choose a minimum of 2 units | 2 | |
| Modern II | ||
| Modern Performance | ||
| Contemporary Dance | ||
| Theatrical Dance: Choose a minimum of 1 units | 1 | |
| Latin Dance I | ||
| Tap II | ||
| Tap Performance | ||
| Theater Dance II | ||
| Commercial Dance: Choose a minimum of 1 units | 1 | |
| Jazz II | ||
| Jazz Performance | ||
| Commercial Dance | ||
| Commercial Dance II | ||
| Total Units | 22 | |
