Dance, AA

Fine Arts Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/finearts

The degree provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the theory, history, technique, and art of dance. This is fulfilled through a structured program of dance study in the areas of core techniques, historical and contemporary styles, choreography, performance, and dance history. Students will demonstrate their proficiency through technical, interpretive, and expressive competency, research papers, essays, and public performances. Program assessment is measured by public performances, program completion, transferability, and periodic program review. Students qualify to pursue a variety of dance-related careers and advanced degree options.

Required Core: 28 units

DANC 103 - History of Dance in the 20th Century 3 units
DANC 105 - Music for Dance 2 units
DANC 120A - Beginning Ballet A 2 units
DANC 120B - Beginning Ballet B 2 units
DANC 130A - Beginning Modern Dance A 2 units
DANC 130B - Beginning Modern Dance B 2 units
DANC 170 - Improvisation 2 units
DANC 171A - Beginning Choreography A 2 units
DANC 171B - Beginning Choreography B 2 units
DANC 271A - Intermediate Choreography A 2 units
DANC 220A - Intermediate Ballet A 2 units
DANC 230A - Intermediate Modern Dance A 2 units
DANC 220B - Intermediate Ballet B 2 units
or
DANC 230B - Intermediate Modern Dance B 2 units
DANC 287ab - Concert Dance Ensemble 1 unit
or
DANC 289ab - Advanced Dance Theatre 1 unit

Electives: 2 units

DANC 140 - Jazz Dance I 2 units ***
DANC 161 - Tap Dance I - Beginning 1 unit
DANC 162 - Hip Hop Dance 2 units
DANC 165 - African Dance 1 unit
DANC 167 - Social and Ballroom Dance 1 unit
DANC 168 - Latin Social Dance 2 units
DANC 221 - Ballet Variations 2 units
DANC 240 - Jazz Dance II 2 units ***
DANC 250 - Introduction to Pilates 3 units
DANC 261 - Tap Dance II - Intermediate 2 units
DANC 262 - Commercial Dance 2 units
DANC 265 - Intermediate African Dance 2 units
DANC 268 - Intermediate Latin Social Dance 2 units
DANC 271B - Intermediate Choreography B 2 units

Total Units: 30

It is essential that the transfer student see a counselor for appropriate curriculum.

* No more than 3 units of DANC 183ab may be counted for the major.
** Students are advised that at least one semester of DANC 287ab is required for transfer students.
***Some colleges and universities may not accept jazz courses toward the major.

Preparation for the Dance Transfer Major

For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.