MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

Major: 8312
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Award Type: AAFA

CIP Code: 50.0301

Program Availability: CG GC MC PC PV SC SM
Instructional Council: Dance
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

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, and dance instruction. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue additional careers including dance education at the secondary level, arts administration, artistic direction, and dance science specialties. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue additional careers including dance education at the post-secondary level and dance therapy.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Incorporate body awareness and sound kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement to achieve technical proficiency in dance. (DAN101++, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++, BIO160, BIO201) 2. Demonstrate artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing. (DAN101++, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++) 3. Synthesize knowledge of historical and cultural contexts to connect dance theory and practice. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN101++, DAN102, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN191, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN210, DAN221, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++, EDU222, [FYC], [L], [HU], [SB]) 4. Create choreography using artistic elements including space, time, and energy. (DAN141, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN280, DAN298++) 5. Assess choreography, technique, and performance to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback. (DAN141, DAN150, DAN155, DAN221, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN275, DAN280, DAN298++, DAN298++, (COM)) 6. Develop dance performances that integrate relevant choreographic, production, and other creative and community elements. (DAN141, DAN150, DAN155, DAN192, DAN210, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN298++) 7. Practice interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with others. (DAN141, DAN150, DAN155, DAN192, DAN210, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN298++, EDU222, (COM), [FYC], [SB]) 8. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance. (DAN101++, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN190, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++, EDU222, [FYC], [SB]) 9. Develop skills, materials, and a plan for achieving educational and career goals in the field of dance. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN101++, DAN103, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN150, DAN155, DAN170, DAN190, DAN191, DAN192, DAN193, DAN202++, DAN203, DAN210, DAN221, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN280, DAN290++, DAN298++, BIO160, BIO201, EDU222, FYE101, FYE103, [FYC], [L], [MA], [HU], [SB], [SG/SQ], (COM), (CRE))

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program. Students are expected to meet with a residential dance faculty member for advising each semester prior to enrollment for the following semester. Consult with your faculty advisor to determine which specializations are available at your college. Students should enroll in two DAN technique courses each semester. Enrollment in some courses may require an audition and/or permission of instructor. All applicable DAN technique courses may be repeated for credit. Pass/No Credit courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 DAN264 Choreography I 3 + DAN280 Dance Practicum 2 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3			Credits: 7-9

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer plan that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer plan is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Contemporary Concert Dance (CGCC) Credits: 22-24 Dance Theory courses: DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States 3 DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture (3) OR + DAH255 Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture (3) OR DAN221 Rhythmic Awareness I (3) 3 DAN221 recommended + DAN265 Choreography II 3 Dance Performance courses: Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: + DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 Dance Technique (Core): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. DAN131 Ballet I 1 + DAN134 Ballet II 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 + DAN234 Ballet IV 1 + DAN237 Ballet Pointe I 1 Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 + DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 + DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet. + DAN231 Ballet III (1) OR + DAN234 Ballet IV (1) OR + DAN237 Ballet Pointe I (1) 1 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern. + DAN232 Modern Dance III (1) OR + DAN235 Modern Dance IV (1) 1 Dance Technique (Additional): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) credits. DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 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 + DAN145 Tap Dance II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN203 Hip Hop IV 1 + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III 1 + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN234 Ballet IV 1 + DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 + DAN237 Ballet Pointe I 1 + DAN240 Tap Dance III 1 + DAN245 Tap Dance IV 1 Transfer Plan 2: Contemporary Concert Dance (GCC) Credits: 25-35 Dance Theory: DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States 3 Select two of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits. DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 + DAH255 Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 3 DAN170 Dance Kinesiology 3 Dance Performance: Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 Dance Technique (Core): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. 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 three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. 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 one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet. + DAN231 Ballet III (1) OR + DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive (2) OR + DAN234 Ballet IV (1) OR + DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive (2) 1-2 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern. + DAN232 Modern Dance III (1) OR + DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive (2) + DAN235 Modern Dance IV (1) OR + DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive (2) 1-2 Dance Technique (Additional): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) credits. DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 1 DAN129 Musical Theatre Dance I 1 + DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II 1 DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 + DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 DAN140 Tap Dance I 1 + DAN145 Tap Dance II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN203 Hip Hop IV 1 + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III 1 + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 + DAN240 Tap Dance III 1 + DAN245 Tap Dance IV 1 Transfer Plan 3: Contemporary Concert Dance (MCC) Credits: 22 Dance Theory courses: DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States 3 DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 DAN170 Dance Kinesiology 3 Dance Performance courses: DAN141 Dance Workshop 1 + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 Dance Technique (Core): DAN131 Ballet I 1 DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 + DAN134 Ballet II 1 + DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 Dance Technique (Additional): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select two courses from the following for a total of two (2) credits: DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 1 DAN129 Musical Theatre Dance I 1 + DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II 1 DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 + DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 DAN140 Tap Dance I 1 + DAN145 Tap Dance II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN203 Hip Hop IV 1 + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III 1 + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 + DAN240 Tap Dance III 1 + DAN245 Tap Dance IV 1 Transfer Plan 4: Contemporary Concert Dance (PVCC) Credits: 23-26 Dance Theory: DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States 3 + DAH255 Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 3 DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR DAN275 Choreography for Film and Video (3) 3 DAN190 Discovering Dance Careers (1) OR DAN298AA Special Projects (1) OR DAN298AB Special Projects (2) OR DAN298AC Special Projects (3) 1-3 + DAN265 Choreography II 3 Dance Performance: Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 Dance Technique (Core): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select two courses from the following for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. DAN131 Ballet I 1 + DAN134 Ballet II 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet. + DAN231 Ballet III (1) OR + DAN234 Ballet IV (1) 1 Select two courses from the following for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 + DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern. + DAN232 Modern Dance III (1) OR + DAN235 Modern Dance IV (1) 1 Dance Technique (Additional): DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 Select coursework from the following for a total of one (1) to two (2) credits: DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 DAN290AA Dance Conservatory I 1 DAN290AB Dance Conservatory I 2 DAN101AA Social Dance: Ballroom 1 DAN101AB Social Dance: Swing 1 DAN101AC Social Dance: Latin 1 DAN101AE Social Dance: Tango 1 Transfer Plan 5: Contemporary Concert Dance (SCC) Credits: 42-49 Dance Theory: DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 DAN170 Dance Kinesiology 3 DAN190 Discovering Dance Careers 1 DAN191 Viewing Dance 1 DAN192 Digital Music for Dancers 1 DAN193 Professional Promotion for Dancers 1 DAN210 Dance Production I 3 DAN221 Rhythmic Awareness I 3 DAN272 Dance Technology 3 DAN298AA Special Projects 1 Dance Performance: Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: + DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 Dance Technique (Core): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the program director(s). Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. 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 one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet. + DAN231 Ballet III (1) OR + DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive (2) OR + DAN234 Ballet IV (1) OR + DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive (2) 1-2 Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. 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 one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern. + DAN232 Modern Dance III (1) OR + DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive (2) + DAN235 Modern Dance IV (1) OR + DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive (2) 1-2 Dance Technique (Additional): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the program director(s). Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) credits. DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN203 Hip Hop IV 1 DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 + DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 Additional Coursework: COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) 3 EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 Transfer Plan 6: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (CGCC) Credits: 19-21 Dance Theory: DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States (3) OR DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture (3) OR DAN221 Rhythmic Awareness I (3) 3 DAN221 recommended + DAN265 Choreography II 3 Dance Performance: Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: + DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 Dance Technique (Core): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select eight courses for a total of eight (8) credits from two of the following dance forms: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, or Tap. Students must achieve Level III competency in the two forms selected. Hip Hop Courses: DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN203 Hip Hop IV 1 Musical Theater Courses: DAN129 Musical Theatre Dance I 1 + DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II 1 + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III 1 + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV 1 Jazz Courses: DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 + DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 Tap Dance Courses: DAN140 Tap Dance I 1 + DAN145 Tap Dance II 1 + DAN240 Tap Dance III 1 + DAN245 Tap Dance IV 1 Dance Technique (Additional): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) credits: DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 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 + DAN145 Tap Dance II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN203 Hip Hop IV 1 + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III 1 + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 + DAN234 Ballet IV 1 + DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 + DAN237 Ballet Pointe I 1 + DAN240 Tap Dance III 1 + DAN245 Tap Dance IV 1 Transfer Plan 7: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (GCC) Credits: 25-33 Dance Theory: DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States 3 Select two of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits. DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 + DAH255 Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 3 DAN170 Dance Kinesiology 3 Dance Performance: Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 Dance Technique (Core): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select three courses from the following for a total of (3) to six (6) 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 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Jazz. + DAN233 Jazz Dance III (1) OR + DAN233AA Jazz Dance III: Intensive (2) + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV (1) OR + DAN236AA Jazz Dance IV: Intensive (2) 1-2 Select three courses from the following for a total of 3 credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 1 DAN129 Musical Theatre Dance I 1 + DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II 1 DAN140 Tap Dance I 1 + DAN145 Tap Dance II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN203 Hip Hop IV 1 + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III 1 + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV 1 + DAN240 Tap Dance III 1 + DAN245 Tap Dance IV 1 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, or Tap. + DAN202 Hip Hop III (1) OR + DAN203 Hip Hop IV (1) OR + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III (1) OR + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV (1) OR + DAN240 Tap Dance III (1) OR + DAN245 Tap Dance IV (1) 1 Dance Technique (Additional): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the lead dance residential faculty. Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits. DAN131 Ballet I 1 DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 + DAN134 Ballet II 1 + DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 + DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive 2 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 + DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive 2 + DAN234 Ballet IV 1 + DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive 2 + DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1 + DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive 2 Transfer Plan 8: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (MCC) Credits: 22 Dance Theory courses: DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States 3 DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 DAN170 Dance Kinesiology 3 Dance Performance courses: DAN141 Dance Workshop 1 + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 Dance Technique (Core): DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 1 DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 Dance Technique (Additional): DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 DAN129 Musical Theatre Dance I (1) OR + DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II (1) OR DAN131 Ballet I (1) OR DAN132 Modern Dance I (1) OR + DAN134 Ballet II (1) OR + DAN135 Modern Dance II (1) OR DAN140 Tap Dance I (1) + DAN145 Tap Dance II (1) + DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III (1) OR + DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV (1) OR + DAN231 Ballet III (1) OR + DAN232 Modern Dance III (1) OR + DAN234 Ballet IV (1) OR + DAN235 Modern Dance IV (1) + DAN240 Tap Dance III (1) + DAN245 Tap Dance IV (1) 1 Transfer Plan 9: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (SCC) Credits: 42-48 Dance Theory: DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 DAN170 Dance Kinesiology 3 DAN190 Discovering Dance Careers 1 DAN191 Viewing Dance 1 DAN192 Digital Music for Dancers 1 DAN193 Professional Promotion for Dancers 1 DAN210 Dance Production I 3 DAN221 Rhythmic Awareness I 3 DAN272 Dance Technology 3 DAN298AA Special Projects 1 Dance Performance: Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits: + DAN150 Dance Performance I 1 + DAN155 Dance Performance II 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 Dance Technique (Core): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the program director(s). Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. DAN102 Hip Hop I 1 + DAN103 Hip Hop II 1 + DAN202 Hip Hop III 1 + DAN203 Hip Hop IV 1 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Hip Hop. + DAN202 Hip Hop III (1) OR + DAN203 Hip Hop IV (1) 1 Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. DAN133 Jazz Dance I 1 + DAN136 Jazz Dance II 1 + DAN233 Jazz Dance III 1 + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV 1 Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Jazz. + DAN233 Jazz Dance III (1) OR + DAN236 Jazz Dance IV (1) 1 Dance Technique (Additional): Students may come in at any level based on assessment by the program director(s). Select four courses from the following for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits: DAN131 Ballet I 1 DAN132 Modern Dance I 1 + DAN134 Ballet II 1 + DAN135 Modern Dance II 1 + DAN231 Ballet III 1 + DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive 2 + DAN232 Modern Dance III 1 + DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive 2 + DAN234 Ballet IV 1 + DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive 2 + DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1 + DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive 2 Additional Coursework: COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) 3 EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3			Credits: 19-49

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 20-44
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: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3 May be met by DAH255 in Restricted Electives.

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: 0-6
Select two Dance Humanities (DAH) courses for a total of six (6) credits DAH100 Introduction to Dance 3 DAH201 World Dance Studies 3 DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture 3 + DAH255 Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 3 May be met by DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, or DAH255 in Restricted Electives area

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 May be met by COM110 and EDU222 in Restricted Electives area.

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]

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) 3 May be met by COM110 or COM225 in Restricted Electives area.

General Electives
	Credits:
Select 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. Recommended for Transfer Plan 3: Contemporary Concert Dance (MCC) or Transfer Plan 8: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (MCC) DAN141 Dance Workshop 1 + DAN146 Tap Dance Ensemble 1 DAN164 Improvisation 1 + DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1 + DAN250 Dance Performance III 1 + DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1 + DAN265 Choreography II 3 + DAN298AA Special Projects 1 THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

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. 3 BPC110 or CIS105 recommended for students in Transfer Plan 5 or Transfer Plan 9.

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: