Dance Emphasis (AA Degree A0444)
Kinesiology
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: Complete a minimum of 3 Units | 3 | |
| Functional Anatomy for Pilates | ||
| Pilates Fundamentals | ||
| Conditioning Through Dance | ||
| Applied Kinesiology | ||
| Performance Ensemble: Complete a minimum of 3 Units | 3 | |
| Dance Rehearsal | ||
| Dance Production | ||
| Dance Ensemble | ||
| Repertory | ||
| Ballet: Complete a minimum of 2 Units | 2 | |
| Ballet II | ||
| Ballet Performance | ||
| Classical Dance | ||
| Modern: Complete a minimum of 2 units | 2 | |
| Modern II | ||
| Modern Performance | ||
| Contemporary Dance | ||
| Theatrical Dance: Complete a minimum of 1 units | 1 | |
| Latin Dance I | ||
| Tap II | ||
| Tap Performance | ||
| Theater Dance II | ||
| Commercial Dance: Complete 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 | 5 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| w/selection of courses DNCE 2B, 12B, 14B, 39, 9 | ||
| 24, 35 Kin 24 complete 4 | ||
| Certificate: Dance Teacher Skills, E0313 3 | ||
| Units | 12.5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| DN-T 20 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DN-T 38 | Dance Teaching Methods | 3 |
| A/AS AMIST | 3 | |
| Units | 9 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| DNCE 9 | 1 | |
| DNCE 33 | Improvisation | 1 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| DANCE Faculty recommend Anat 10A for B1 1 | ||
| Units | 5 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| A/AS BEH | 3 | |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| A/AS SELF | 3 | |
| DANCE, AA A0444 4 | ||
| Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 44.5 | |
