Dance Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.A.
The Dance program is designed to offer students who plan to transfer to a four-year college as dance majors the opportunity to develop foundational skills in concert dance technique, performance, improvisation, composition, and audition in order for them to succeed in upper division dance courses. Core dance courses provide training and practice in the essential areas of dance listed above, as well as extensive exposure to a diverse array of dance studies and contemporary dance practices.
- View the Dance Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
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| MAT-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
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Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| DNC-130 | Improvisation and Choreography | 3 credits |
| DNC-118 | Modern Dance I | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
| DNC-114 | Ballet I | 3 credits |
| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
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| DNC-111 | Jazz Dance I | 3 credits |
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| DNC-211 | Jazz Dance II | 3 credits |
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Restricted Elective-
| Select from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of the two science requirements, one must have a lab.
Second Year Fall
| DNC-201 | Dance History | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
| DNC-218 | Modern Dance II | 3 credits |
| DNC-215 | HCC Dance Company I | 1 credit |
| DNC-210 | Concepts in Human Movement | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of the two science requirements, one must have a lab.
Second Year Spring
| PSY-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| DNC-214 | Ballet II | 3 credits |
| DNC-240 | HCC Dance Company Capstone Project | 1 credit |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
General Education Requirements (31-32 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
*(DNC-101 is preferred)
Behavioral/Social Science
Biological/Physical Science
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category; one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
| MAT-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
Program Requirements (23 Credits)
Requirements List
| DNC-111 | Jazz Dance I | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| DNC-211 | Jazz Dance II | 3 credits |
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| DNC-114 | Ballet I | 3 credits |
| DNC-118 | Modern Dance I | 3 credits |
| DNC-130 | Improvisation and Choreography | 3 credits |
| DNC-210 | Concepts in Human Movement | 3 credits |
| DNC-214 | Ballet II | 3 credits |
| DNC-215 | HCC Dance Company I | 1 credit |
| DNC-218 | Modern Dance II | 3 credits |
| DNC-240 | HCC Dance Company Capstone Project | 1 credit |
Restricted Electives (3 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
Free Electives (2-3 Credits)
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution.
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)