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Dance: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science in Dance is designed for students who would like to develop their dance technique and performance skills. It will give them a sound foundation in technique and theory in preparation for application to university programs or dance company schools for further study and performance.

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 two of three forms: Jazz, Ballet and Modern Dance measured through class and/or performance evaluations.
  • Demonstrate capable performance skills measured through class and/or performance evaluations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of dance theory and aesthetics measured through written assignments and/or compositions.
  • Discuss and analyze contributions made by diverse cultures and their effect on the history and performance of dance around the world measured through written assignments and/or performance.
  • Demonstrate techniques for teaching dance measured by in-class observations

    Minimum credit hours required: 60 (Performance Emphasis only)                
General Education Requirements: 19 credit hours
See page 21 for courses that will satisfy Ge

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

Mathematics (3–5)
MAT 142¹ College Mathematics (3)or a higher course selected from the approved AGEC courses in the Mathematics category.

Arts/Humanities (3)
Any approved General Education courses in the Arts/Humanities category.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
Any approved General Education courses in the Social/Behavioral Sciences category.

Physical/Biological Sciences (4)
Any approved General Education courses in the Physical/Biological Sciences category.

Degree Core Requirements: 37 credit hours
Required:
Modern or ballet must be taken every semester. Students must choose two forms from Modern, Ballet, or Jazz, and must take 4 semesters of the two forms for the degree.

DAN 221 Modern Dance II (3) X 2 semesters
DAN 222¹ Modern Dance III (3) X 2 semesters
and/or
DAN 250 Jazz Dance II (3) X 2 semesters
DAN 251¹ Jazz Dance III (3) X 2 semesters
and/or
DAN 211 Ballet II (3) X 2 semesters
DAN 212¹ Ballet III (3) X 2 semesters

DAN 151 Turkish-Egyptian Dance I (2)
or
DAN 153 Flamenco I (2)
DAN 180  Dance Production (3)
DAN 200 Improvisation (2)
DAN 230¹ Intro to Choreography (3)             
DAN 201 Dance History (3)

Degree Emphases: 4-12 credit hours
Performance Emphasis (4)
Degree Electives: at least 4 credit hours selected from the DAN prefix, with the exception of DAN 110, DAN 120, and DAN 150, in consultation with a Dance advisor

Teaching Emphasis (12)
DAN 215¹ Teaching Dance for Children (3)
THR 110 Acting I 3
ECE 210 Creative Arts for the Young Child (3)
ECE 234 Child DevelopmenT (3)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

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.