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Dance

 
MAJOR: DANCE

Associate in Arts Degree   

·        Associate degree major courses based on MPC GE Pattern: 20 Units

·        Associate degree major courses based on CSU/IGETC Pattern: 20 Units     

Major Course Requirements

Units

DANC 10A, 10B

Modern Dance I & II

1 + 1

DANC 11A, 11B, 11C

Jazz Dance I & II & III

1+1+1

DANC 12A , 12B, 12C

Ballet I & II & III

1+1+1

DANC 14

Ballroom Dance

.5

DANC 17A

Tap Dance I

1

DANC 17B

Tap Dance II

.5

 Select a minimum of four units from the following: 4Units

DANC 2

Dance Skills I (.5)

DANC 3

Dance Skills II (.5)

DANC 4

Dance Skills III (.5)

DANC 15

Ethnic Dance Forms (1)

DANC 16 A

Flamenco Dance I (.5)

DANC 16B

Flamenco Dance I (.5)

DANC 17C

Tap Dance III (.5)

DANC 18A

Hip Hop Dance (1)

DANC 20

Dance Production (1.5)

DANC 21

Introduction to Repertory (1)

DANC 22

Contemporary Dance Composition & Improv. (1)

DANC 53

Wellness in Motion (.5)

DANC 92

Teaching Aide – Dance (1)

PFIT 21

Flexibility & Relaxation Techniques (.5)

PFIT 63

Fitness Anat. & Kinesiology (2)

Select one course from the following: 3 Units

THEA 1

Drama Appreciation (3)

THEA 15 A

Beginning Acting (3)

THEA  23

Stage Lighting (3)

THEA  24

Beginning Costuming (3)

Select one course from the following: 3 Units

MUSI 1

Music Appreciation (3)

MUSI 2

Introduction to Broadway Musical Theatre (3)

MUSI 3

Introduction to Jazz & Pop (3)

 Associate in Arts/MPC GE Pattern

Associate Degree Requirements

Units

Major course requirements

23

MPC General Education Requirements

21

Electives to total 60 units

TOTAL DEGREE UNITS

60


 Associate in Arts/CSU GE or IGETC Pattern

 

Associate Degree Requirements

Units

ANAT 5

Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology

4

DANC 10A, 10B

Modern Dance I & II

1 + 1

DANC 11A, 11B, 11C

Jazz Dance I & II & III

1+1+1

DANC 12A , 12B, 12C

Ballet I & II & III

1+1+1

DANC 14

Ballroom Dance

.5

DANC 17A

Tap Dance I

1

MUSI 1

Music Appreciation

3

 Select four units from the following: 4Units

DANC 2

Dance Skills I (.5)

DANC 3

Dance Skills II (.5)

DANC 4

Dance Skills III (.5)

DANC 14

Ballroom Dance (.5)

DANC 15

Ethnic Dance Forms (1)

DANC 16A

Flamenco Dance (.5)

DANC 20

Dance Production (1.5)

DANC 21

Introduction to Repertory (1)

PFIT 9

Personal Fitness (1)

PFIT 18A

Aerobic Fitness (.5)

PFIT 21

Flexibility & Relaxation Techniques (.5)

PFIT 51

Fitness & Wellness Strategies (2)

CSU General Education Requirements or
IGETC-CSU
or IGETC-UC

34-39

Electives to total 60 units

TOTAL DEGREE UNITS

60

Graduation Requirements

Contact an MPC counselor for major preparation at specific Institutions.

 See the Dance  Department web page or the PE & Dance Division web page for more information.