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Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Degree A0444
An emphasis in Dance provides the student with an understanding of the practices and theories of dance history, pedagogy and choreography. In addition to the foundational courses, students select courses from dance technique, performance and anatomy and Pilates categories. 

Required Courses 

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  • Dance Emphasis

    Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
    Degree A0444
    An emphasis in Dance provides the student with an understanding of the practices and theories of dance history, pedagogy and choreography. In addition to the foundational courses, students select courses from dance technique, performance and anatomy and Pilates categories. 

    Required Courses 

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    DN-T 9Dance Audition Techniques1
    DN-T 18Introduction to Dance1.5
    DN-T 20History and Appreciation of Dance3
    DN-T 38Dance Teaching Methods3
    DNCE 4Choreography1
    DNCE 33Improvisation0.5
    Anatomy and Pilates: Choose a minimum of 3 Units 3
    DN-T 28
    		Functional Anatomy for Pilates
    DNCE 39
    		Pilates Fundamentals
    DNCE 40
    		Conditioning Through Dance
    KIN 24
    		Applied Kinesiology
    Performance Ensemble: Choose a minimum of 3 Units 3
    DNCE 22
    		Dance Rehearsal
    DNCE 24
    		Dance Production
    DNCE 25
    		Dance Ensemble
    DNCE 35
    		Repertory
    Ballet: Choose a minimum of 2 Units 2
    DNCE 2B
    		Ballet II
    DNCE 3
    		Ballet Performance
    DNCE 31
    		Classical Dance
    Modern: Choose a minimum of 2 units 2
    DNCE 12B
    		Modern II
    DNCE 13
    		Modern Performance
    DNCE 30
    		Contemporary Dance
    Theatrical Dance: Choose a minimum of 1 units 1
    DNCE 8
    		Latin Dance I
    DNCE 18B
    		Tap II
    DNCE 19
    		Tap Performance
    DNCE 29
    		Theater Dance II
    Commercial Dance: Choose a minimum of 1 units1
    DNCE 14B
    		Jazz II
    DNCE 15
    		Jazz Performance
    DNCE 32
    		Commercial Dance
    DNCE 36
    		Commercial Dance II
    Total Units22
  • Dance Teacher

    Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
    Certificate N0649
    The Dance Teacher Certificate is intended to prepare students for careers as dance instructors in private dance studios, recreation centers, and K-12 dance programs. Focus is on the genres of Ballet, Jazz and Modern Dance with pedagogical principles that can be applied to other dance forms. This certificate may aid the student’s search for an entry-level job in the dance teaching world.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    DN-T 20History and Appreciation of Dance3
    DN-T 38Dance Teaching Methods3
    DNCE 2BBallet II1
    DNCE 4Choreography0.5
    DNCE 11ASocial Dance Forms I 11
    DNCE 12BModern II 11
    DNCE 14BJazz II 11
    DNCE 18ATap I0.5
    DNCE 24Dance Production1.5
    DNCE 32Commercial Dance0.5
    DNCE 33Improvisation0.5
    DNCE 34Dance Directives0.5
    DNCE 35Repertory2
    DNCE 39Pilates Fundamentals0.5-1
    KIN 24Applied Kinesiology2
    Total Units18.5-19

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