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

Required Core
DANC 5Dance Appreciation3
DANC 10AModern Dance I1
DANC 10BModern Dance II1
DANC 11AJazz Dance I1
DANC 11BJazz Dance II1
DANC 11CJazz Dance III1
DANC 12ABallet I1
DANC 12BBallet II1
DANC 12CBallet III1
DANC 14ABallroom Dance I0.5-1
DANC 15AEthnic Dance Forms I1
DANC 15BEthnic Dance Forms II1
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 UNITS20.5-21
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 Units60

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

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
ENGL 1A
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
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
 Units15
Spring
KINS 51
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
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
 Units15
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
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
 Units16
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
 Units14
 Total Units60