Associate of Fine Arts – Dance Concentration

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Learn to teach or perform dance while preparing to transfer to a 4-year university. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work as a dancer, or dance instructor.

Academic Options: Transfer to a university to complete a bachelor's degree.

Locations: West Campus

Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-6690, Lead Faculty: Dance 206-6826

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Department faculty approval is recommended when selecting an option or electives.

Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A) Select courses to fulfill C, I, and G requirements.*
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
English Composition		6
Humanities and Fine Arts **		6-9
Biological and Physical Sciences		8
Mathematics		3
Social and Behavioral Sciences		6-9
Other Requirements		0-3
Subtotal		35
Dance Concentration
Required Core Courses
DNC 107	Dance Conditioning	2
DNC 150	Ballet I	2
DNC 166	Modern Dance I	2
DNC 180	Choreography	2
DNC 200	Dance Appreciation and History	3
DNC 219	Jazz Dance I	2
DNC 230	Rhythms for Dance	2
DNC 269	Dance Production/Performance	2
Subtotal		17
Core Options: choose one of the following options
Option 1:
DNC 215	Teaching Methods for Dance I	3
DNC 216	Teaching Methods for Dance II	3
Option 2:
DNC 152	Ballet Dance III	2
DNC 168	Modern Dance III	2
DNC 221	Jazz Dance III	2
Subtotal		6
Support Electives - Choose up to 6 credits. Classes taken for repeat credit will only count once.
DNC 116	Dance Improvisation	2
DNC 130	Tap Dance I	2
DNC 131	Tap Dance II	2
DNC 132	Tap Dance III	2
DNC 151	Ballet Dance II	2
DNC 167	Modern Dance II	2
DNC 170	Danza Folkloricos Mexicanos	2
DNC 220	Jazz Dance II	2
DNC 280	Business for Dance Careers	3
DNC 285	Technology for Dance	2
THE 103	Voice and Movement for the Actor I	1
THE 105	Theater Appreciation	3
THE 149	Introduction to Acting I	3
MUS 102	Music Fundamentals	3
MUS 151	Exploring Music	3
MUS 160	American Popular Music	3
Subtotal		6
Total		60-64

* In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "C" (cultural diversity), one is marked "I" (intensive writing), and one is marked "G" (global awareness). Note that a single course may fulfill more than one of the requirements.

** Humanities and Fine Arts: Some support electives fulfill requirements in this category. See an advisor.