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 | |
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| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DN-T 18 | Introduction to Dance | 1.5 |
| DNCE 2B | Ballet II | 1 |
| DNCE 4 | Choreography | 1 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| DN-T 20 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| w/selection of courses DNCE 2B, 12B, 14B, 39, 9 | ||
| 24, 35 Kin 24 complete 4 | ||
| Certificate: Dance Teacher Skills, E0313 3 | ||
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| DN-T 38 | Dance Teaching Methods | 3 |
| A/AS AMIST | 3 | |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| DNCE 22 OR DNCE 24 OR DNCE 25 OR DNCE 35 3 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| DN-T 9 | Dance Audition Techniques | 1 |
| DNCE 33 | Improvisation | 1 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| Dance Faculty recommend ANAT 10A for B1 1 | ||
| DN-T 28 OR DNCE 39 OR DNCE 40 OR KIN 24 3 | ||
| DNCE 2B OR DNCE 3 OR DNCE 31 1 | ||
| DNCE 12B OR DNCE 13 OR DNCE 30 2 | ||
| Units | 5 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| A/AS BEH | 3 | |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| A/AS SELF | 3 | |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Dance, AA A0444 4 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| DNCE 18B OR DNCE 19 OR DNCE 29 OR DNCE 8 1 | ||
| DNCE 14B OR DNCE 15 OR DNCE 32 OR DNCE 36 1 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 45.5 | |
