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
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Major Course Requirements |
Units |
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DANC 10A, 10B |
Modern Dance I & II |
1 + 1 |
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DANC 11A, 11B, 11C |
Jazz Dance I & II & III |
1+1+1 |
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DANC 12A , 12B, 12C |
Ballet I & II & III |
1+1+1 |
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DANC 14 |
Ballroom Dance |
.5 |
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DANC 17A |
Tap Dance I |
1 |
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DANC 17B |
Tap Dance II |
.5 |
Select a minimum of four units from the following: 4Units
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DANC 2 |
Dance Skills I (.5) |
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DANC 3 |
Dance Skills II (.5) |
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DANC 4 |
Dance Skills III (.5) |
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DANC 15 |
Ethnic Dance Forms (1) |
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DANC 16 A |
Flamenco Dance I (.5) |
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DANC 16B |
Flamenco Dance I (.5) |
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DANC 17C |
Tap Dance III (.5) |
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DANC 18A |
Hip Hop Dance (1) |
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DANC 20 |
Dance Production (1.5) |
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DANC 21 |
Introduction to Repertory (1) |
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DANC 22 |
Contemporary Dance Composition & Improv. (1) |
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DANC 53 |
Wellness in Motion (.5) |
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DANC 92 |
Teaching Aide – Dance (1) |
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PFIT 21 |
Flexibility & Relaxation Techniques (.5) |
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PFIT 63 |
Fitness Anat. & Kinesiology (2) |
Select one course from the following: 3 Units
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THEA 1 |
Drama Appreciation (3) |
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THEA 15 A |
Beginning Acting (3) |
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THEA 23 |
Stage Lighting (3) |
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THEA 24 |
Beginning Costuming (3) |
Select one course from the following: 3 Units
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MUSI 1 |
Music Appreciation (3) |
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MUSI 2 |
Introduction to Broadway Musical Theatre (3) |
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MUSI 3 |
Introduction to Jazz & Pop (3) |
Associate in Arts/MPC GE Pattern
Associate in Arts/CSU GE or IGETC Pattern
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Associate Degree Requirements |
Units |
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ANAT 5 |
Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
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DANC 10A, 10B |
Modern Dance I & II |
1 + 1 |
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DANC 11A, 11B, 11C |
Jazz Dance I & II & III |
1+1+1 |
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DANC 12A , 12B, 12C |
Ballet I & II & III |
1+1+1 |
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DANC 14 |
Ballroom Dance |
.5 |
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DANC 17A |
Tap Dance I |
1 |
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MUSI 1 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
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Select four units from the following: 4Units
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DANC 2 |
Dance Skills I (.5) |
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DANC 3 |
Dance Skills II (.5) |
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DANC 4 |
Dance Skills III (.5) |
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DANC 14 |
Ballroom Dance (.5) |
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DANC 15 |
Ethnic Dance Forms (1) |
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DANC 16A |
Flamenco Dance (.5) |
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DANC 20 |
Dance Production (1.5) |
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DANC 21 |
Introduction to Repertory (1) |
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PFIT 9 |
Personal Fitness (1) |
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PFIT 18A |
Aerobic Fitness (.5) |
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PFIT 21 |
Flexibility & Relaxation Techniques (.5) |
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PFIT 51 |
Fitness & Wellness Strategies (2) |
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.