Dance, A.A. (Transfer)
The Associate of Arts degree in Dance provides a pathway for students who are interested in transferring to a 4-year university. It is designed to provide a foundation in dance history and theory, technique, and aesthetics in a small liberal arts environment. Students are immersed in a comprehensive program of dance study with a focus on choreography, improvisation, performance, history, and core techniques in commercial and contemporary styles. Students who complete the A.A. in Dance are prepared to audition for university dance programs and pursue the completion of a 4-year or other advanced degree. This two-year concentration also prepares the student for the rigors of pursuing a career as a dancer.
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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Cal-GETC
The beauty of this map is that you can choose any two genres to focus on. Be sure to enroll in two technique classes per semester at the level that best suits your abilities. Higher-level courses can be taken by audition. To audition, show up on the first day of the course you wish to take. The first class will serve as the audition. When you finish this map, you will be ready to transfer! The Dance Department at UCR does NOT require an audition. Please speak to the department chair at SJC or MVC for more information.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| DAN-100 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DAN-120 | Conditioning and Alignment | 1.5 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking 1 | 3 |
| Choose Two: BEG LEVEL A 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-C1001 or PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| DAN-125 | Choreography I | 3 |
| DAN-212 or DAN-213 | Dance Production or Dance Performance | 1 |
| MATH-115 or STAT-C1000 | Ideas of Mathematics or Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics 2 | 3 |
| Choose Two: BEG LEVEL B 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| PS/ETHS-103 | Ethnic Politics in America or Black History in the American Context or American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) or Latinx/Chicanx Literature or Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) or Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | 3 |
| DAN-108 | Improvisation for Dance and Theater or Choreography II or Dance Touring Ensemble | 3 |
| DAN-212 or DAN-213 | Dance Production or Dance Performance | 2 |
| DAN-115 | Pilates Mat Work 1 | 1 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| Choose Two: INT LEVEL A 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH-101 & ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Lab | 4 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| ASL-100 or SPAN-101 | American Sign Language I or Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| DAN-133 | History of Popular Dance in the United States | 3 |
| Choose One: INT LEVEL B 4 | 1.5 | |
| Units | 15.5 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 1
DAN 121A,122A (S), 123A (F), 131A (select two)
- 2
DAN 121B, 122B (S), 123B (F), 131B (select two)
- 3
DAN 124 (A), 126A (A),127A (F), 128A (A), 135A (select two)
- 4
DAN 129 (A), 126B (A), 127B (F), 128B (A), 135B (select one)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DAN-100/HIST-151 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3 |
| DAN-125 | Choreography I | 3 |
| DAN-133 | History of Popular Dance in the United States | 3 |
| Required Performance/Production Courses | ||
| Select three units of the following: | 3 | |
| Dance Production | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Area A - Required Courses | ||
| Choose from at least two different subjects/genres of dance below: | 6-8 | |
| Conditioning and Alignment | ||
| Beginning Ballet | ||
| Advanced Beginning Ballet | ||
| Beginning Modern Dance Technique | ||
| Advanced Beginning Modern Dance | ||
| Beginning Jazz Dance | ||
| Advanced Beginning Jazz Dance | ||
| Beginning Tap Dance | ||
| Intermediate Modern Dance | ||
| Advanced Intermediate Modern Dance | ||
| Intermediate Jazz Dance | ||
| Advanced Intermediate Jazz Dance | ||
| Intermediate Ballet | ||
| Advanced Intermediate Ballet | ||
| Intermediate Tap Dance | ||
| Beginning Hip Hop (formerly DAN-131) | ||
| Advanced Beginning Hip Hop | ||
| Intermediate Hip Hop | ||
| Advanced Intermediate Hip Hop | ||
| Dances of the World | ||
| Area B - Required Courses | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Improvisation for Dance and Theater | ||
| Dance Touring Ensemble | ||
| Choreography II | ||
| Total Units | 21-23 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Required Dance Courses | 9 | |
| Required Performance/Production Courses | 3 | |
| Area A - Required Courses | 6-8 | |
| Area B - Required Courses | 3 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
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