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Dance Degree

Associate of Arts

Effective Fall 2020, no new students will be accepted into this degree program. New students are encouraged to follow thePerforming Arts AA degree. Existing students in this degree will have until Fall 2023 to complete the degree program or choose a new major.

Dance

This area of concentration is offered for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to study for a bachelor's degree with a major indanceor plans to seek a career in dance, musical theatre, or a dance-related field after completing this program.

Our curriculum provides a balanced foundation for immediate entry into the professional field or for further study. We ensure a seamless transfer to prestigious institutions across the US.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of dance as a performing art and a cultural form through performance, choreography, and written and oral work based in history, anthropology, and aesthetics.
  • Demonstrate second-year (intermediate) level mastery of a variety of dance techniques, including ballet, modern dance, and jazz dance through performance and journal-keeping.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic rhythmic and composition concepts through choreography and performance.

Program Advising

Academic advising helps students reach their educational and career goals. Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer.

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in this major should follow the either this dance degree program or ageneral studies degree. The choice depends on which degree most closely aligns with a four-year school’s lower-level course requirements.

访问每个四年制学校的舞蹈专业网站，查看推荐的舞蹈/表演艺术专业大一和大二的课程顺序。仔细检查每个学校的要求，以避免重复。例如，在部分学校，部份管委会DANC课程可能会被视为“高级”，而管委会课程可能不符合高级的要求。如果犹豫不决，可以选择几所学校的公共课程。

Do you need a four-year degree to become a successful dancer? This field is based on skill – a four-year degree may not be necessary, but it could be beneficial in the long run to have a bachelor’s degree.

See all transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。

  • MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up aCollege Central Network (CCN)new windowaccount and other job search topics.
  • Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.

Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence: Dance

A suggested course sequence for students follows.

  • All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.


Suggested Course Sequence

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.

First Semester

  • THET 122 - Performance Production1 semester hour
  • Health Foundation1 semester hour (HLTF)
  • Mathematics Foundation3 semester hours (MATF)
  • PHED 101-199 Elective2 semester hours

Second Semester

  • THET 122 - Performance Production1 semester hour
  • DANC 1012 semester hours-DANC 1072 semester hoursBallet I - Tap Dance I2-3 semester hours‡
  • English Foundation3 semester hours (ENGF)
  • Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • DANC Elective3 semester hours

Third Semester

  • THET 122 - Performance Production1 semester hour
  • DANC 2013 semester hours-DANC 1083 semester hoursBallet III - Tap Dance II3 semester hours
  • Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution3 semester hours (BSSD) **
  • Humanities Distribution3 semester hours (HUMD)
  • DANC Elective3 semester hours‡‡‡

Fourth Semester

  • THET 205 - Movement for the Performer3 semester hours
  • DANC 2013 semester hours-DANC 1083 semester hoursBallet III - Tap Dance II3 semester hours
  • Arts or Humanities Distribution3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
  • Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution3 semester hours (BSSD) **
  • Natural Sciences Distribution3 semester hours (NSND)

*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed, forENGL 102/ENGL 103or elective.

**行为与社会科学分布(BSSD)课程必须来自不同的学科。

*** Course must be taken three times for credit.

† Select from the following program electives:THET 114,THET 118,THET 216, orTHET 230.

‡ Select courses for a total of 6 credits from the following dance technique 100-level courses:DANC 101,DANC 102,DANC 103,DANC 104,DANC 105,DANC 106,DANC 107.

‡ ‡ Select courses for a total of 6 credits from the following dance technique 200-level courses:DANC 201,DANC 203,DANC 204,DANC 205.

During the whole program at least three credits, elementary level or higher, must be taken in each area: ballet, modern dance, jazz dance.

Consult a DANC advisor upon entering the program.


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Related Programs and Courses

General Studies Degree

Students who major ingeneral studiesexplore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.

Noncredit

Find out about dance classes in Workforce Development and Continuing Education'sCommunity Arts Program.

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