Degree > Dance AA Pathway
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
AA.DAN (63 credit hours)
This pathway is for students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in dance or further their dance training at the university level or pursue a dance career. Dance courses are rigorous and demanding but offer students opportunities for artistic explorations, creative thinking, and individual growth. The associate in arts pathway in dance provides a comprehensive sequence of technique, choreography, repertory, and analysis courses.
Attention all Visual and Performing Arts Students:
Due to the sequential nature of arts tracks, beginning your chosen track of electives in your first semester of study is imperative. Postponement of arts electives will result in additional time spent to complete the curriculum. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that students avoid taking electives outside their designated track in order to avoid potential financial aid or graduation issues.
YEAR I – First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | *DAA 11XX OR DAA 21XX | Course Title | Modern Dance Technique (I-IV) | Credit Hours | 2 |
| Course Code | *DAA 12XX OR DAA 22XX | Course Title | Ballet Technique (I-IV) | Credit Hours | 2 |
| Course Code | DAA 1680L | Course Title | Dance Ensemble | Credit Hours | 1 |
| Course Code | DAN 1600C | Course Title | Music for Dance | Credit Hours | 2 |
| Course Code | †ENC 1101 | Course Title | English Composition I | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Course Code | MGF 1130 | Course Title | Mathematical Thinking | Credit Hours | 3 |
YEAR I – Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | *DAA 11XX OR DAA 21XX | Course Title | Modern Dance Technique (I-IV) | Credit Hours | 2 |
| Course Code | *DAA 12XX OR DAA 22XX | Course Title | Ballet Technique (I-IV) | Credit Hours | 2 |
| Course Code | DAA 1680L | Course Title | Dance Ensemble | Credit Hours | 1 |
| Course Code | DAA 1610L | Course Title | Dance Composition | Credit Hours | 2 |
| Course Code | †ENC 1102 | Course Title | English Composition II | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Mathematics General Education | Credit Hours | 3 |
YEAR I – Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | †Behavioral Science General Education CORE | Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Course Code | †CGS 2100 | Course Title | Computer Information Technology and Literacy | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Course Code | †SPC 1608 | Course Title | Public Speaking | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Course Code | DAN 2100 | Course Title | Introduction to Dance | Credit Hours | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Physical Science General Education | Credit Hours | 3-4 |
YEAR II – First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | *DAA 11XX OR DAA 21XX, Modern Dance Technique (I-IV) | Credit Hours | 2 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | *DAA 12XX OR DAA 22XX, Ballet Technique (I-IV) | Credit Hours | 2 | |
| Course Code | DAA 1680L | Course Title | Dance Ensemble | Credit Hours | 1 |
| Course Code | DAA 2611 | Course Title | Dance Improvisation | Credit Hours | 2 |
| Course Code | DAN 1750 | Course Title | Dance Conditioning | Credit Hours | 2 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Biological Science General Education | Credit Hours | 3-4 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Behavioral Science/History/Economics General Education | Credit Hours | 3 |
YEAR II – Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | CHOOSE ONE: †ARH 1000 Understanding Visual Art †MUL 1010 Introduction to Music THE 1000 Introduction to Theater Arts |
Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | *DAA 11XX OR DAA 21XX, Modern Dance Technique (I-IV) - 2 cr. | Credit Hours | 2 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | *DAA 12XX OR DAA 22XX, Ballet Technique (I-IV) | Credit Hours | 2 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | **Dance Specified Elective | Credit Hours | 1 | |
| Course Code | DAA 1680L | Course Title | Dance Ensemble | Credit Hours | 1 |
| Course Code | Course Title | †AMH 2010 Early American History or †AMH 2020, Modern American History or †POS 2041, American Government - 3 cr. | Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Course Code | IDS 2891 | Course Title | Connections | Credit Hours | 1 |
**Select 1 specified dance elective from the following:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | DAA 1900 | Course Title | Dance Practicum | Credit Hours | 1 |
| Course Code | DAA 1931-9 | Course Title | Special Topics in Dance | Credit Hours | 1 |
| Course Code | DAA 2500L | Course Title | Jazz Dance | Credit Hours | 1 |
†Courses symbolized by a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery method. Online availability may vary by academic term.