MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

Major: 8312
Effective Term: 2022 Fall
Award Type: AAFA

CIP Code: 50.0301

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV SC SM
Instructional Council: Dance (39)
Total Credits: 63-95
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-2031.00 Dancers
27-2032.00 Choreographers
25-3021.00 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
27-2012.02 Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-1121.00 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Dance provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to specialize in dance. With an associate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, dance performance, choreography, dance studio instruction, and fitness instruction. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career in several areas including a dance education at the secondary level, artistic direction, and stage management. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career in dance education at the post-secondary level.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate technical proficiency by incorporating kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement in various dance styles. (BIO160, BIO201, DAN102++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN204++, DAN221, DAN222, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN290++, DAN291++, DAN292++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, DAN298++) 2. Apply and analyze artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing. (BIO160, BIO201, DAN102++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN204++, DAN221, DAN222, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN290++, DAN291++, DAN292++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, DAN298++) 3. Correlate historical and cultural knowledge of various dance styles and approaches to movement practices and performance. (DAH100, DAH110, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN204++, DAN221, DAN222, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN290++, DAN291++, DAN292++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, DAN298++, [HU], [SB]) 4. Use critical and creative thinking skills in the composition of choreography. (CRE101, DAN150, DAN155, DAN221, DAN222, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, [FYC], [MA], (COM)) 5. Critically analyze and evaluate choreography, technique, and performance and be able to communicate feedback using thoughtful written and oral dialogue. (DAH100, DAH110, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN204++, DAN210, DAN221, DAN222, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN290++, DAN291++, DAN292++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, DAN298++, [FYC], [L], (COM)) 6. Integrate choreography with production elements in professional-level dance performance. (DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN221, DAN222, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, DAN280, DAN282++) 7. Practice self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal skills in group communication and collaboration. (BIO160, BIO201, CRE101, DAH100, DAH110, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN204++, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN222, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN290++, DAN291++, DAN292++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, DAN298++, [FYC], [MA], [SQ], (COM)) 8. Synthesize the process of learning and the role of personal motivation to set and achieve educational goals. (BIO160, BIO201, DAH100, DAH110, DAH190, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN204++, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN222, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, DAN290++, DAN291++, DAN292++, DAN298++, [CS], [FYC], [L], [SB], [SQ]) 9. Engage in dance career exploration and develop skills and materials for self promotion and employment. (DAH190, DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN220, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, (COM)) 10. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance. (DAH100, DAH110, DAH190, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN204++, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN222, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN232AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN290++, DAN291++, DAN292++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, DAN298++, [FYC], (COM)) 11. Use dance to encourage civic and community engagement. (DAH100, DAH110, DAH190, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN222, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN295, [FYC], [HU]) 12. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program. Students should meet with a residential dance faculty member each semester prior to enrollment for the following semester. Students must attain a level III competency in Ballet (DAN 231++) and Modern (DAN 232++) before they can graduate. Placement into these classes and Level III competency is determined by the Dance Residential Faculty. Students should enroll in two DAN technique courses each semester. Enrollment in some courses may require an audition and/or permission of instructor. All DAN technique courses can be repeated for credit. This program replaces: AAFA/8103 Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) - Dance

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
Fine Arts Requirements - Dance DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 DAN210 Dance Production I 3 DAN221 Rhythmic Awareness I 3 DAN264 Choreography I 3 + DAN280 Dance Practicum 2 Select from the following options to complete a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eight (8) semester credits. Students must attain Level III competency in Ballet (DAN231 or DAN231AA). Courses may be repeated for credit: DAN131 Ballet I 1 + DAN134 Ballet II 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 + DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive 2 + DAN234 Ballet IV 1 + DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive 2 Select from the following options to complete a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eight (8) semester credits. Students must attain Level III competency in Modern (DAN232 or DAN232AA). Courses may be repeated for credit: DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 + DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 + DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive 2 + DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1 + DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive 2 Select from the following options to complete a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of six (6) semester credits. Courses may be repeated for credit: DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 + DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN233AA Jazz Dance III: Intensive 2 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 + DAN236AA Jazz Dance IV: Intensive 2 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3			Credits: 20-37

Restricted Electives
Select a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) semester credits of coursework from the following: + DAN102++ Any Hip Hop Course 1 + DAN104++ Any Ballroom Course 1 + DAN105++ Any Swing Course 1 + DAN106++ Any Latin Course 1 + DAN108++ Any Tango Course 1 DAN120++ Any World Dance Course 1 DAN129 Musical Theatre Dance I 1 + DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II 1 DAN131 Ballet I 1 DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 + DAN134 Ballet II 1 + DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 + DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 DAN140 Tap Dance I 1 DAN141 Dance Workshop 1 + DAN145 Tap Dance II 1 + DAN146 Tap Dance Ensemble 1 + DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 DAN164 Improvisation 1 + DAN201++ Special Topics: Dance 1-3 + DAN202++ Any Hip Hop Course 1 + DAN204++ Any Ballroom Course 1 + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III 1 + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 + DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive 2 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 + DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive 2 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN233AA Jazz Dance III: Intensive 2 + DAN234 Ballet IV 1 + DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive 2 + DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1 + DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive 2 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 + DAN236AA Jazz Dance IV: Intensive 2 + DAN237 Ballet Pointe I 1 + DAN240 Tap Dance III 1 + DAN245 Tap Dance IV 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 DAN290++ Dance Conservatory I 1-3 + DAN291++ Dance Conservatory II 1-3 + DAN292++ Dance Conservatory III 1-3 + DAN298++ Special Projects 1-3 Dance Theory Electives Consult with Residential Dance Faculty to select a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of nine (9) semester credits of coursework from the following except those courses used to fulfill a requirement in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. DAH100 Introduction to Dance 3 DAH110 Dance in Film 3 DAH190 Discovering Dance Careers 1 DAH201 World Dance Studies 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 + DAH255 Hip Hop Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 3 + DAN170 Dance Kinesiology 3 + DAN201++ Special Topics: Dance 1-3 + DAN220 Dance Career Preparation 3 + DAN222 Rhythmic Awareness II 3 + DAN265 Choreography II 3 DAN272 Dance Technology 3 + DAN282++ Service-Learning Experience in Dance 1-3 + DAN293 Teaching Dance in Elementary Education 3 + DAN294 Teaching Dance in Secondary Education 3 + DAN295 Teaching and Management of Studio Dance 3 + DAN298++ Special Projects 1-3			Credits: 8-14

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 35-44
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
DAH100 Introduction to Dance (3) OR DAH201 World Dance Studies (3) AND Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. (3) 6 The following courses are recommended: DAH100 Introduction to Dance 3 DAH201 World Dance Studies 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 + DAH255 Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 Students are encouraged to choose coursework from more than one discipline.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR + BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Science Quantitative [SQ] area or the Science General [SG] area (4). 8 At least four (4) credits must be designated as Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ]. See Course Equivalency Guide on AZtransfer.com for [SQ/SG] designations of BIO course options.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Courses in this area may also be applied to AGEC Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: