A.A. in Dance

This degree provides students with a foundational dance background, encompassing a strong emphasis in various dance techniques as well as history, basic kinesiology and performance practicum.

A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Dance A.A. Degree will:

1. Demonstrate a functional knowledge of ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance techniques through the beginning and intermediate level.
2. Exhibit perspective on historical and stylistic components of dance.
3. Display basic proficiency in kinesiology as applied to alignment and corrective gait analysis.
4. Demonstrate competency in dance performance skills and ability.

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
   If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance/Counseling.
5. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 

Note that all courses listed must be successfully completed.

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.