Dance, Associate in Arts
The Dance Associate in Arts degree program is designed to provide students with a wide variety of dance experience, technique, and theoretical knowledge. The curriculum includes courses in modern, jazz, ballet, ballroom, and ethnic dance along with opportunities to choreograph and perform while growing the student’s appreciation of dance.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply principles and concepts of dance as they relate to successful skill performance with an increasing level of proficiency.
- Identify the key components of dance and their influence on art and society.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively in group choreography and dance performances.
- Improve fitness and wellness through participation in selected dance forms.
Associate in Arts Degree Major Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Core | ||
DANC 5 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
DANC 10A | Modern Dance I | 1 |
DANC 10B | Modern Dance II | 1 |
DANC 11A | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
DANC 11B | Jazz Dance II | 1 |
DANC 11C | Jazz Dance III | 1 |
DANC 12A | Ballet I | 1 |
DANC 12B | Ballet II | 1 |
DANC 12C | Ballet III | 1 |
DANC 14A | Ballroom Dance I | 0.5-1 |
DANC 15A | Ethnic Dance Forms I | 1 |
DANC 15B | Ethnic Dance Forms II | 1 |
Select a minimum of 4 units from the following: | 4 | |
Modern Dance III | ||
Modern Dance IV | ||
Jazz Dance IV | ||
Ballet IV | ||
Ballroom Dance II | ||
Ballroom Dance III | ||
Ballroom Dance IV | ||
Ethnic Dance Forms III | ||
Ethnic Dance Forms IV | ||
Salsa Dance I | ||
Salsa Dance II | ||
Salsa Dance III | ||
Salsa Dance IV | ||
Dance Production- Modern Dance | ||
Dance Production-Jazz | ||
Dance Production-Ethnic Dance | ||
Dance Production-Ballet | ||
Introduction to Repertory-Jazz | ||
Fitness Anatomy and Kinesiology | ||
Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques I | ||
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Music Appreciation | ||
Introduction to Broadway Musicals | ||
Introduction to Jazz and Pop | ||
Introduction to Theatre | ||
Acting I | ||
Introduction to Stage Lighting | ||
Fundamentals of Costume Design | ||
TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 20.5-21 | |
Additional Requirements | ||
Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | 39-39.5 | |
Total Units | 60 |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Units | |
ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE | College Composition or College Composition: Enhanced | 3 |
LIBR 50 | Introduction to Library and Research Skills | 1 |
MPC GE Area A2 (MATH 10 or MATH 16 Recommended) | 4 | |
DANC 5 or DANC 6 | Dance Appreciation or World Cultural Dance | 3 |
Dance Technique - Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
Modern Dance I or Modern Dance II or Modern Dance III or Modern Dance IV or Jazz Dance I or Jazz Dance II or Ballet I or Ballet II or Ballet III or Ballet IV or Ballroom Dance I or Ballroom Dance II or Ethnic Dance Forms I or Ethnic Dance Forms II or Hip Hop Dance I or Hip Hop Dance II or Salsa Dance I or Salsa Dance II | ||
Elective (COUN 10 Recommended) | 1 | |
Units | 15 | |
Spring | ||
KINS 51 or KINS 63 | Fitness and Wellness Strategies or Fitness Anatomy and Kinesiology | 2 |
MPC GE Area B and Lab | 4 | |
Dance Technique - Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
Modern Dance I or Modern Dance II or Modern Dance III or Modern Dance IV or Jazz Dance I or Jazz Dance II or Ballet I or Ballet II or Ballet III or Ballet IV or Ballroom Dance I or Ballroom Dance II or Ethnic Dance Forms I or Ethnic Dance Forms II or Hip Hop Dance I or Hip Hop Dance II or Salsa Dance I or Salsa Dance II | ||
Major Electives - Select two units from the following: | 2 | |
DANC 5 or DANC 6 or DANC 10A or DANC 10B or DANC 10C or DANC 10D or DANC 12A or DANC 12B or DANC 12C or DANC 12D or DANC 14A or DANC 14B or DANC 14C or DANC 14D or DANC 15A or DANC 15B or DANC 15C or DANC 15D or DANC 18A or DANC 18B or DANC 19A or DANC 19B or DANC 19C or DANC 19D or DANC 20A or DANC 20B or DANC 20C or DANC 20D or DANC 21 or KINS 51 or KINS 60 or KINS 63 or MUSI 1 or MUSI 2 or MUSI 3 or MUSI 5 or PFIT 15A or PFIT 15B or PFIT 15C or PFIT 15D or PFIT 17A or PFIT 17B or PFIT 17C or PFIT 17D or PFIT 21A or PFIT 21B or PFIT 21C or THEA 1 or THEA 3 or THEA 14 or THEA 15A or THEA 20 or THEA 23 or THEA 24 or THEA 70A or THEA 70B | Dance Appreciation or World Cultural Dance or Modern Dance I or Modern Dance II or Modern Dance III or Modern Dance IV or Ballet I or Ballet II or Ballet III or Ballet IV or Ballroom Dance I or Ballroom Dance II or Ballroom Dance III or Ballroom Dance IV or Ethnic Dance Forms I or Ethnic Dance Forms II or Ethnic Dance Forms III or Ethnic Dance Forms IV or Hip Hop Dance I or Hip Hop Dance II or Salsa Dance I or Salsa Dance II or Salsa Dance III or Salsa Dance IV or Dance Production- Modern Dance or Dance Production-Jazz or Dance Production-Ethnic Dance or Dance Production-Ballet or Introduction to Repertory-Jazz or Fitness and Wellness Strategies or Fitness Exercise Physiology or Fitness Anatomy and Kinesiology or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Broadway Musicals or Introduction to Jazz and Pop or Introduction to World Music or Core Matwork I or Core Matwork II or Core Matwork III or Core Matwork IV or Yoga I or Yoga II or Yoga III or Yoga IV or Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques I or Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques II or Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques III or Introduction to Theatre or Voice and Movement or Musical Theatre Techniques or Acting I or Introduction to Theatre Design or Introduction to Stage Lighting or Fundamentals of Costume Design or Dance Theatre - Contemporary or Dance Theatre - Classical | |
Electives (ENGL 2 Recommended) | 3 | |
Elective | 1 | |
Units | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
MPC GE Area C | 3 | |
Dance Technique - Select 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
Modern Dance I or Modern Dance II or Modern Dance III or Modern Dance IV or Jazz Dance I or Jazz Dance II or Ballet I or Ballet II or Ballet III or Ballet IV or Ballroom Dance I or Ballroom Dance II or Ethnic Dance Forms I or Ethnic Dance Forms II or Hip Hop Dance I or Hip Hop Dance II or Salsa Dance I or Salsa Dance II | ||
Dance Production and Performance - Select one unit from the following: | 1 | |
Dance Production- Modern Dance or Dance Production-Jazz or Dance Production-Ethnic Dance or Dance Production-Ballet or Introduction to Repertory-Jazz | ||
Major Electives - Select two units from the following: | 2 | |
DANC 5 or DANC 6 or DANC 10A or DANC 10B or DANC 10C or DANC 10D or DANC 12A or DANC 12B or DANC 12C or DANC 12D or DANC 14A or DANC 14B or DANC 14C or DANC 14D or DANC 15A or DANC 15B or DANC 15C or DANC 15D or DANC 18A or DANC 18B or DANC 19A or DANC 19B or DANC 19C or DANC 19D or DANC 20A or DANC 20B or DANC 20C or DANC 20D or DANC 21 or KINS 51 or KINS 60 or KINS 63 or MUSI 1 or MUSI 2 or MUSI 3 or MUSI 5 or PFIT 15A or PFIT 15B or PFIT 15C or PFIT 15D or PFIT 17A or PFIT 17B or PFIT 17C or PFIT 17D or PFIT 21A or PFIT 21B or PFIT 21C or THEA 1 or THEA 3 or THEA 14 or THEA 15A or THEA 20 or THEA 23 or THEA 24 or THEA 70A or THEA 70B | Dance Appreciation or World Cultural Dance or Modern Dance I or Modern Dance II or Modern Dance III or Modern Dance IV or Ballet I or Ballet II or Ballet III or Ballet IV or Ballroom Dance I or Ballroom Dance II or Ballroom Dance III or Ballroom Dance IV or Ethnic Dance Forms I or Ethnic Dance Forms II or Ethnic Dance Forms III or Ethnic Dance Forms IV or Hip Hop Dance I or Hip Hop Dance II or Salsa Dance I or Salsa Dance II or Salsa Dance III or Salsa Dance IV or Dance Production- Modern Dance or Dance Production-Jazz or Dance Production-Ethnic Dance or Dance Production-Ballet or Introduction to Repertory-Jazz or Fitness and Wellness Strategies or Fitness Exercise Physiology or Fitness Anatomy and Kinesiology or Music Appreciation or Introduction to Broadway Musicals or Introduction to Jazz and Pop or Introduction to World Music or Core Matwork I or Core Matwork II or Core Matwork III or Core Matwork IV or Yoga I or Yoga II or Yoga III or Yoga IV or Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques I or Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques II or Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques III or Introduction to Theatre or Voice and Movement or Musical Theatre Techniques or Acting I or Introduction to Theatre Design or Introduction to Stage Lighting or Fundamentals of Costume Design or Dance Theatre - Contemporary or Dance Theatre - Classical | |
Electives (SPCH 1 or SPCH 2 Recommended) | 3 | |
Electives | 4 | |
Units | 16 | |
Spring | ||
MPC GE Area D | 3 | |
MPC GE Area F | 3 | |
Production and Performance - Select one unit from the following: | 1 | |
Dance Production- Modern Dance or Dance Production-Jazz or Dance Production-Ethnic Dance or Dance Production-Ballet or Introduction to Repertory-Jazz | ||
Electives | 7 | |
Units | 14 | |
Total Units | 60 |