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Field of Interest
关联的艺术、美术(AAFA),强调in Dance provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to specialize in dance. With an associate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, dance performance, choreography, dance studio instruction, and fitness instruction. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career in several areas including a dance education at the secondary level, artistic direction, and stage management. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career in dance education at the post-secondary level.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8312
- Total Credits Required
- 63-95
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Students should meet with a residential dance faculty member each semester prior to enrollment for the following semester.
Students must attain a level III competency in Ballet (DAN 231++) and Modern (DAN 232++) before they can graduate. Placement into these classes and Level III competency is determined by the Dance Residential Faculty.
Students should enroll in two DAN technique courses each semester.
Enrollment in some courses may require an audition and/or permission of instructor.
All DAN technique courses can be repeated for credit.
This program replaces:AAFA / 8103副艺术、美术(AAFA) -哒nce
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
Transfer Options
This pathway map can lead to multiple transfer options.
| Transfer Partner | Degree Type | Transfer Program |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University | Bachelor of Arts | Dance |
| Grand Canyon University | Bachelor of Arts | Dance Education |
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency by incorporating kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement in various dance styles.
- Apply and analyze artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing.
- Correlate historical and cultural knowledge of various dance styles and approaches to movement practices and performance.
- Use critical and creative thinking skills in the composition of choreography.
- Critically analyze and evaluate choreography, technique, and performance and be able to communicate feedback using thoughtful written and oral dialogue.
- Integrate choreography with production elements in professional-level dance performance.
- Practice self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal skills in group communication and collaboration.
- Synthesize the process of learning and the role of personal motivation to set and achieve educational goals.
- Engage in dance career exploration and develop skills and materials for self promotion and employment.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance.
- Use dance to encourage civic and community engagement.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Choreographers
$49,296Show expanded career information for Choreographers
Dancers
$47,473Show expanded career information for Dancers
Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$63,538Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Secondary School Teachers
$60,137Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
$45,889Show expanded career information for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Stage, Motion Picture, Television, and Radio Directors
$55,628Show expanded career information for Stage, Motion Picture, Television, and Radio Directors
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- 程度和转移寻求学生马y be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | Critical course | 2–4 | ||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway courseNote that audition is required. If student doesn't get intoDAN150in Term 1, he/she should audition and take the course in a later term | 1 | ||
| Dance TPC Elective | Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective | Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance | Critical courseGateway course | HU | 3 | |
| Dance Theory Elective | Dance Theory Elective | Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 1–3 | ||
| DAN221or DAN210 or DAN264 |
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I | Critical course | 3 | ||
| ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | Critical course | 2–4 | ||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway course | 0–1 | ||
| Dance TPC Elective | Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective | Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| Dance Theory Elective | Dance Theory Elective | Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 1–3 | ||
| DAN221or DAN210 or DAN264 |
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I | Critical course | 3 | ||
| ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements. | SBorL | 0–3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
| L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and (COM) or [L] andCRE101requirements simultaneously. | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | Critical course | 2–4 | ||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway course | 0–1 | ||
| Dance TPC Elective | Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective | Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| Dance Theory Elective | Dance Theory Elective | Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| DAN221or DAN210 or DAN264 |
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I | Critical course | 3 | ||
| DAH201or DAH250or DAH255 |
Dance, Culture, and Global ContextsorDance in Popular CultureorHip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture | Gateway course | G, HUorC, HUorC, HU, L | 3 | |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |||
| BIO160or BIO201 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and PhysiologyorHuman Anatomy and Physiology I | SQorSG | 4 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | 2–4 | |||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway course | 0–1 | ||
| Dance TPC Elective | Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective | Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| Dance Theory Elective | Dance Theory Elective | Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications | 3 | |||
| DAN280 | Dance Practicum | Critical course | 2 | ||
| SGor SQ |
Any Natural Sciences [SG] courseorAny Natural Sciences [SQ] course | At least four (4) credits must be designated as Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] | SGorSQ | 4 | |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | Critical course | HU | 2–4 | |
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway courseNote that audition is required. If student doesn't get intoDAN150in Term 1, he/she should audition and take the course in a later term | 1 | ||
| DAN221or DAN210 or DAN264 |
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I | Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 3 | ||
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance | Critical course | HU | 3 | |
| FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | Critical course | 2–4 | ||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway course | 0–1 | ||
| DAN221or DAN210 or DAN264 |
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I | Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 3 | ||
| Dance Theory Elective | Dance Theory Elective | Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | G, HU | 1–3 | |
| ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | 2–4 | |||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway course | 0–1 | ||
| Dance TPC Elective | Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective | Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| DAN221or DAN210 or DAN264 |
Rhythmic Awareness IorDance Production IorChoreography I | Critical course | 3 | ||
| Dance Theory Elective | Dance Theory Elective | Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 1–3 | ||
| ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | ENG102orENG108may be completed in term 3 if still needed | FYC | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | 2–4 | |||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway course | 0–1 | ||
| Dance TPC Elective | Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective | Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| Dance Theory Elective | Dance Theory Elective | Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | 0–3 | |||
| L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and (COM) or [L] andCRE101requirements. | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical course | 0–1 | ||
| Dance TPC Elective | Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective | Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| BIO160or BIO201 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and PhysiologyorHuman Anatomy and Physiology I | SQorSG | 4 | ||
| Dance Theory Elective | Dance Theory Elective | Critical courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway course | 0–1 | ||
| Dance TPC Elective | Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective | Critical courseGateway courseSelect in consultation with Dance Faculty member | 0–3 | ||
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| DAH201or DAH250or DAH255 |
World Dance StudiesorDance in Popular CultureorHip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture | Critical course | G, HUorC, HUorC, HU, L | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | 1–2 | |||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical courseGateway course | 0–1 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |||
| COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication | COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements | SBorL | 0–3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| Required Dance Technique | Required Dance Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| DAN150or DAN155or DAN250 or DAN255 |
Dance Performance IorDance Performance IIorDance Performance IIIorDance Performance IV | Critical course | 0–1 | ||
| DAN280 | Dance Practicum | Critical course | 2 | ||
| CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGor SQ |
Any Natural Sciences [SG] courseorNatural Sciences Quantitative | At least four (4) credits must be designated as Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] | SGorSQ | 4 | |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Required Dance Technique Courses
Ballet Technique Courses:
Select from the following options to complete a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eight (8) semester credits. Students must attain Level III competency in Ballet (DAN231orDAN231AA). Courses may be repeated for credit:
DAN131Ballet I
DAN134Ballet II
DAN231Ballet III
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive
DAN234Ballet IV
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive
DAN131Ballet I
DAN134Ballet II
DAN231Ballet III
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive
DAN234Ballet IV
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive
Modern Technique Courses:
Select from the following options to complete a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eight (8) semester credits. Students must attain Level III competency in Modern (DAN232orDAN232AA). Courses may be repeated for credit:
DAN132Modern Dance I
DAN135Modern Dance II
DAN232Modern Dance III
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive
DAN235Modern Dance IV
DAN235AAModern Dance IV: Intensive
DAN132Modern Dance I
DAN135Modern Dance II
DAN232Modern Dance III
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive
DAN235Modern Dance IV
DAN235AAModern Dance IV: Intensive
Jazz Technique Courses:
Select from the following options to complete a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of six (6) semester credits. Courses may be repeated for credit:
DAN133Jazz Dance I
DAN136Jazz Dance II
DAN233Jazz Dance III
DAN233AAJazz Dance III: Intensive
DAN236Jazz Dance IV
DAN236AAJazz Dance IV: Intensive
DAN133Jazz Dance I
DAN136Jazz Dance II
DAN233Jazz Dance III
DAN233AAJazz Dance III: Intensive
DAN236Jazz Dance IV
DAN236AAJazz Dance IV: Intensive
Dance Technique, Performance, and Conservatory Electives
Select a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) semester credits of coursework from the following:
DAN102++Any Hip Hop Course
DAN104++Any Ballroom Course
DAN105++Any Swing Course
DAN106++Any Latin Course
DAN108++Any Tango Course
DAN120++Any World Dance Course
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II
DAN131Ballet I
DAN132Modern Dance I
DAN133Jazz Dance I
DAN134Ballet II
DAN135Modern Dance II
DAN136Jazz Dance II
DAN140Tap Dance I
DAN141Dance Workshop
DAN145Tap Dance II
DAN146Tap Dance Ensemble
DAN150Dance Performance I
DAN155Dance Performance II
DAN164Improvisation
DAN201++Special Topics: Dance
DAN202++Any Hip Hop Course
DAN229音乐剧舞蹈三世
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV
DAN231Ballet III
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive
DAN232Modern Dance III
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive
DAN233Jazz Dance III
DAN233AAJazz Dance III: Intensive
DAN234Ballet IV
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive
DAN235Modern Dance IV
DAN235AAModern Dance IV: Intensive
DAN236Jazz Dance IV
DAN236AAJazz Dance IV: Intensive
DAN237Ballet Pointe I
DAN240Tap Dance III
DAN245Tap Dance IV
DAN250Dance Performance III
DAN255Dance Performance IV
DAN290++Dance Conservatory I
DAN298++Special Projects
DAN104++Any Ballroom Course
DAN105++Any Swing Course
DAN106++Any Latin Course
DAN108++Any Tango Course
DAN120++Any World Dance Course
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II
DAN131Ballet I
DAN132Modern Dance I
DAN133Jazz Dance I
DAN134Ballet II
DAN135Modern Dance II
DAN136Jazz Dance II
DAN140Tap Dance I
DAN141Dance Workshop
DAN145Tap Dance II
DAN146Tap Dance Ensemble
DAN150Dance Performance I
DAN155Dance Performance II
DAN164Improvisation
DAN201++Special Topics: Dance
DAN202++Any Hip Hop Course
DAN229音乐剧舞蹈三世
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV
DAN231Ballet III
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive
DAN232Modern Dance III
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive
DAN233Jazz Dance III
DAN233AAJazz Dance III: Intensive
DAN234Ballet IV
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive
DAN235Modern Dance IV
DAN235AAModern Dance IV: Intensive
DAN236Jazz Dance IV
DAN236AAJazz Dance IV: Intensive
DAN237Ballet Pointe I
DAN240Tap Dance III
DAN245Tap Dance IV
DAN250Dance Performance III
DAN255Dance Performance IV
DAN290++Dance Conservatory I
DAN298++Special Projects
Dance Theory Electives
Consult with Residential Dance Faculty to select a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of nine (9) semester credits of coursework from the following except those courses used to fulfill a requirement in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area.
DAH100Introduction to Dance
DAH190Discovering Dance Careers
DAH201World Dance Studies
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture
DAH255Hip Hop Arts, Aesthetic and Culture
DAN170Dance Kinesiology
DAN201++Special Topics: Dance
DAN220Dance Career Preparation
DAN265Choreography II
DAN272Dance Technology
DAN282++Service-Learning Experience in Dance
DAN293Teaching Dance in Elementary Education
DAN294Teaching Dance in Secondary Education
DAN298++Special Projects
DAH190Discovering Dance Careers
DAH201World Dance Studies
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture
DAH255Hip Hop Arts, Aesthetic and Culture
DAN170Dance Kinesiology
DAN201++Special Topics: Dance
DAN220Dance Career Preparation
DAN265Choreography II
DAN272Dance Technology
DAN282++Service-Learning Experience in Dance
DAN293Teaching Dance in Elementary Education
DAN294Teaching Dance in Secondary Education
DAN298++Special Projects
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC= First Year Composition
- G= Global Awareness
- H= Historical Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG=自然科学生al
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
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Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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