AFA Dance

Dance: AFA Degree

The Associate of Fine Arts degree in Dance and Performing Arts or Dance Fitness is designed for transfer. The program gives students a strong foundation in dance and performing arts or dance fitness technique and general knowledge in the fields of dance, music, and theatre arts. The degree prepares students to continue their performing arts education in dance, music, and/or theatre arts. If the Dance Fitness Option is chosen, the degree prepares students to continue their education in fields emphasizing fitness. Students completing this degree can transfer 60-62 credits to four-year institutions.

Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.

The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets
that completers will possess at the end of their program of study.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Jazz, Ballet and Modern Dance measured through class and/or performance evaluations.

• Demonstrate awareness of the historical backgrounds of dance and music, or theatre.

• Demonstrate introductory choreographic skills related to student's area of interest.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the various careers in student's area of interest, along with the skills required for those careers.

• Discuss and analyze contributions made by diverse cultures and their effect on the history and performance of dance and music or theatre around the world measured through written assignments and/or performance.

In addition to the above outcomes, students selecting the Dance Fitness Option will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of fitness techniques, including but not limited to: Pilates, Yoga, Tai chi, and Cardio-Fitness.

Minimum credit hours required: 60 credit hours

General Education AGEC-A Requirements: 35 credit hours

See General Education Courses that can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Composition (6)
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3)
ENG 102¹ College Composition II (3)

Mathematics (3)
MAT 142¹ College Mathematics (3)or a higher course selected from the approved AGEC courses in the Mathematics category.

Arts/Humanities (6)
DAN 201 Dance History (3)
AND
(one of the following)
THR 101 Introduction to Theatre (3)
MUS 100 Music Appreciation (3)
MUS 145 Jazz History and Literature (3)
MUS 207 American Popular Music (3)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6)
Courses from two or more disciplines must be selected from approved General Education courses in the Social/Behavioral Sciences category.

Physical/Biological Sciences (8)
Any two courses selected from the approved General Education courses in the Physical/Biological Sciences category.

General Education Options (6)^{^[1]} Options may be selected from the above categories or from the Options category.

^{^[1]}0-6 hours may be taken in the Options category as needed to complete the minimum 35 hours required for the AGEC.

Emphasis Area Core Requirements: 15 credit hours
Required:
Select ONE from each of TWO DIFFERENT dance technique disciplines:

*DAN 1101-1104, DAN 2111-2114, DAN 2121-2124, DAN 2171-217-4 (Ballet I, II, III, or IV) (3)

*DAN 1201-1204, DAN 2211-2214, DAN 2221-2224 (Modern I, II, or III) (3)

*DAN 1501-1504, DAN 2501-2504, DAN 2511-2514 (Jazz I, II, or III) (3)
AND
DAN 200 Introduction to Choreography (3)
DAN 290 Performing Arts Practicum (3)
NTR 135 Human Nutrition (3)
* Classes for Dance Majors Only. May take each technique class up to four times for credit.

Degree Electives: 10 Credit Hours
Select 10 hours from electives suggested below or other performing arts or fitness courses that are transferrable as stated in the Course Equivalency Guide (CEG).

Dance and Performing Arts Option: 10-12 credit hours.

DAN 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104 Ballet I (3)
DAN 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114 Ballet II (3)
DAN 2121, 2122, 2123, 2124 Ballet III (3)
DAN 2171, 2172, 2173, 2174 Ballet IV (3)
DAN 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204 Modern I (3)
DAN 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214 Modern II (3)
DAN 2221, 2222, 2223, 2224 Modern III (3)
DAN 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504 Jazz I (3)
DAN 2501, 2502, 2503, 2504 Jazz II (3)
DAN 2511, 2512, 2513, 2514 Jazz III (3)
DAN 151 Turkish-Egyptian I (2)
DAN 152 Turkish-Egyptian II (2)
DAN 145 Tap (2)
DAN 130 Company Class and Rehearsal (4)
THR 110 Acting I (3)
THR 210 Acting II (3)
MUP 105 Voice Class I (1)
DAN 289 Internship I (1-6)
DAN 298 Special Topics in Dance (1-6)
THR 298 Special Topics in Theatre (1-6)
MUS 298 Special Topics in Music (1-6)

Dance Fitness Option: 10-12 Credit Hours

DAN 102 Pilates I (2)
DAN 103 Cardio-Fitness (1)
DAN 111 Beginning Yoga (2)
DAN 155 Tai Chi Chuan (3)
DAN 202 Pilates II (2) WITH
Pilates Certification (1) Offered through CCL non-credit, take concurrently with DAN 202
DAN 210 Yoga II (2)
DAN 289 Internship (1-6)
DAN 298 Special Topics in Dance (1-6)

This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information is subject to change without notice, obligation, or liability.