Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

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.

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8312
Total credits required
63-95
Effective Term
Fall 2024
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.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

What You'll Learn
  • 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)
  • 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++)
  • 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])
  • Create choreography using artistic elements including space, time, and energy. (DAN141, DAN264, DAN265, DAN272, DAN275, DAN280, DAN298++)
  • 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))
  • 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++)
  • Practice interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with others. (DAN141, DAN150, DAN155, DAN192, DAN210, DAN250, DAN255, DAN280, DAN298++, EDU222, (COM), [FYC], [SB])
  • 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])
  • 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))
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:7-9
DAN150Dance Performance I1
DAN264Choreography I3
DAN280Dance Practicum2
FYE101Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3)1-3
Restricted Electives
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:19-49
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)
Dance Theory courses:
DAH100Introduction to Dance in the United States3
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture (3) OR
DAH255Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture (3) OR
DAN221Rhythmic Awareness I (3)3
DAN221recommended
DAN265Choreography II3
Dance Performance courses:
Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits:
DAN150Dance Performance I1
DAN155Dance Performance II1
DAN250Dance Performance III1
DAN255Dance Performance IV1
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.
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN231Ballet III1
DAN234Ballet IV1
DAN237Ballet Pointe I1
Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN232Modern Dance III1
DAN235Modern Dance IV1
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet.
DAN231Ballet III (1) OR
DAN234Ballet IV (1) OR
DAN237Ballet Pointe I (1)1
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern.
DAN232Modern Dance III (1) OR
DAN235Modern 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.
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I1
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II1
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN140Tap Dance I1
DAN145Tap Dance II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN203Hip Hop IV1
DAN229Musical Theatre Dance III1
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV1
DAN231Ballet III1
DAN232Modern Dance III1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN234Ballet IV1
DAN235Modern Dance IV1
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
DAN237Ballet Pointe I1
DAN240Tap Dance III1
DAN245Tap Dance IV1
Transfer Plan 2: Contemporary Concert Dance (GCC)
Dance Theory:
DAH100Introduction to Dance in the United States3
Select two of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits.
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts3
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture3
DAH255Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture3
DAN170Dance Kinesiology3
Dance Performance:
Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits:
DAN155Dance Performance II1
DAN250Dance Performance III1
DAN255Dance Performance IV1
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.
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN231Ballet III1
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive2
DAN234Ballet IV1
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive2
Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN232Modern Dance III1
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive2
DAN235Modern Dance IV1
DAN235AAModern Dance IV: Intensive2
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet.
DAN231Ballet III (1) OR
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive (2) OR
DAN234Ballet IV (1) OR
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive (2)1-2
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern.
DAN232Modern Dance III (1) OR
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive (2)
DAN235Modern Dance IV (1) OR
DAN235AAModern 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.
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I1
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II1
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN140Tap Dance I1
DAN145Tap Dance II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN203Hip Hop IV1
DAN229Musical Theatre Dance III1
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
DAN240Tap Dance III1
DAN245Tap Dance IV1
Transfer Plan 3: Contemporary Concert Dance (MCC)
Dance Theory courses:
DAH100Introduction to Dance in the United States3
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts3
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture3
DAN170Dance Kinesiology3
Dance Performance courses:
DAN141Dance Workshop1
DAN155Dance Performance II1
Dance Technique (Core):
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN231Ballet III1
DAN232Modern Dance III1
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:
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I1
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II1
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN140Tap Dance I1
DAN145Tap Dance II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN203Hip Hop IV1
DAN229Musical Theatre Dance III1
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
DAN240Tap Dance III1
DAN245Tap Dance IV1
Transfer Plan 4: Contemporary Concert Dance (PVCC)
Dance Theory:
DAH100Introduction to Dance in the United States3
DAH255Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture3
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR
DAN275Choreography for Film and Video (3)3
DAN190Discovering Dance Careers (1) OR
DAN298AASpecial Projects (1) OR
DAN298ABSpecial Projects (2) OR
DAN298ACSpecial Projects (3)1-3
DAN265Choreography II3
Dance Performance:
Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits:
DAN155Dance Performance II1
DAN250Dance Performance III1
DAN255Dance Performance IV1
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.
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN231Ballet III1
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet.
DAN231Ballet III (1) OR
DAN234Ballet IV (1)1
Select two courses from the following for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN232Modern Dance III1
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern.
DAN232Modern Dance III (1) OR
DAN235Modern Dance IV (1)1
Dance Technique (Additional):
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
Select coursework from the following for a total of one (1) to two (2) credits:
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
DAN290AADance Conservatory I1
DAN290ABDance Conservatory I2
DAN101AASocial Dance: Ballroom1
DAN101ABSocial Dance: Swing1
DAN101ACSocial Dance: Latin1
DAN101AESocial Dance: Tango1
Transfer Plan 5: Contemporary Concert Dance (SCC)
Dance Theory:
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts3
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture3
DAN170Dance Kinesiology3
DAN190Discovering Dance Careers1
DAN191Viewing Dance1
DAN192Digital Music for Dancers1
DAN193Professional Promotion for Dancers1
DAN210Dance Production I3
DAN221Rhythmic Awareness I3
DAN272Dance Technology3
DAN298AASpecial Projects1
Dance Performance:
Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits:
DAN150Dance Performance I1
DAN155Dance Performance II1
DAN250Dance Performance III1
DAN255Dance Performance IV1
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.
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN231Ballet III1
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive2
DAN234Ballet IV1
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive2
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet.
DAN231Ballet III (1) OR
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive (2) OR
DAN234Ballet IV (1) OR
DAN234AABallet 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.
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN232Modern Dance III1
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive2
DAN235Modern Dance IV1
DAN235AAModern Dance IV: Intensive2
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern.
DAN232Modern Dance III (1) OR
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive (2)
DAN235Modern Dance IV (1) OR
DAN235AAModern 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.
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN203Hip Hop IV1
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
Additional Coursework:
COM110Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM225Public Speaking (3)3
EDU222Introduction to the Exceptional Learner3
Transfer Plan 6: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (CGCC)
Dance Theory:
DAH100Introduction to Dance in the United States (3) OR
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture (3) OR
DAN221Rhythmic Awareness I (3)3
DAN221recommended
DAN265Choreography II3
Dance Performance:
Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits:
DAN150Dance Performance I1
DAN155Dance Performance II1
DAN250Dance Performance III1
DAN255Dance Performance IV1
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:
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN203Hip Hop IV1
Musical Theater Courses:
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I1
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II1
DAN229Musical Theatre Dance III1
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV1
Jazz Courses:
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
Tap Dance Courses:
DAN140Tap Dance I1
DAN145Tap Dance II1
DAN240Tap Dance III1
DAN245Tap Dance IV1
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:
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I1
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II1
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN140Tap Dance I1
DAN145Tap Dance II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN203Hip Hop IV1
DAN229Musical Theatre Dance III1
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV1
DAN231Ballet III1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN232Modern Dance III1
DAN234Ballet IV1
DAN235Modern Dance IV1
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
DAN237Ballet Pointe I1
DAN240Tap Dance III1
DAN245Tap Dance IV1
Transfer Plan 7: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (GCC)
Dance Theory:
DAH100Introduction to Dance in the United States3
Select two of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits.
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts3
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture3
DAH255Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture3
DAN170Dance Kinesiology3
Dance Performance:
Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits:
DAN155Dance Performance II1
DAN250Dance Performance III1
DAN255Dance Performance IV1
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.
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN233AAJazz Dance III: Intensive2
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
DAN236AAJazz Dance IV: Intensive2
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Jazz.
DAN233Jazz Dance III (1) OR
DAN233AAJazz Dance III: Intensive (2)
DAN236Jazz Dance IV (1) OR
DAN236AAJazz Dance IV: Intensive (2)1-2
Select three courses from the following for a total of 3 credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I1
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II1
DAN140Tap Dance I1
DAN145Tap Dance II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN203Hip Hop IV1
DAN229Musical Theatre Dance III1
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV1
DAN240Tap Dance III1
DAN245Tap Dance IV1
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, or Tap.
DAN202Hip Hop III (1) OR
DAN203Hip Hop IV (1) OR
DAN229Musical Theatre Dance III (1) OR
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV (1) OR
DAN240Tap Dance III (1) OR
DAN245Tap 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.
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN231Ballet III1
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive2
DAN232Modern Dance III1
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive2
DAN234Ballet IV1
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive2
DAN235Modern Dance IV1
DAN235AAModern Dance IV: Intensive2
Transfer Plan 8: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (MCC)
Dance Theory courses:
DAH100Introduction to Dance in the United States3
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts3
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture3
DAN170Dance Kinesiology3
Dance Performance courses:
DAN141Dance Workshop1
DAN155Dance Performance II1
Dance Technique (Core):
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
Dance Technique (Additional):
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN129Musical Theatre Dance I (1) OR
DAN130Musical Theatre Dance II (1) OR
DAN131Ballet I (1) OR
DAN132Modern Dance I (1) OR
DAN134Ballet II (1) OR
DAN135Modern Dance II (1) OR
DAN140Tap Dance I (1)
DAN145Tap Dance II (1)
DAN229Musical Theatre Dance III (1) OR
DAN230Musical Theatre Dance IV (1) OR
DAN231Ballet III (1) OR
DAN232Modern Dance III (1) OR
DAN234Ballet IV (1) OR
DAN235Modern Dance IV (1)
DAN240Tap Dance III (1)
DAN245Tap Dance IV (1)1
Transfer Plan 9: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (SCC)
Dance Theory:
DAH201Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts3
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture3
DAN170Dance Kinesiology3
DAN190Discovering Dance Careers1
DAN191Viewing Dance1
DAN192Digital Music for Dancers1
DAN193Professional Promotion for Dancers1
DAN210Dance Production I3
DAN221Rhythmic Awareness I3
DAN272Dance Technology3
DAN298AASpecial Projects1
Dance Performance:
Select one to three courses from the following for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits:
DAN150Dance Performance I1
DAN155Dance Performance II1
DAN250Dance Performance III1
DAN255Dance Performance IV1
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.
DAN102Hip Hop I1
DAN103Hip Hop II1
DAN202Hip Hop III1
DAN203Hip Hop IV1
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Hip Hop.
DAN202Hip Hop III (1) OR
DAN203Hip Hop IV (1)1
Select three courses from the following for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.
DAN133Jazz Dance I1
DAN136Jazz Dance II1
DAN233Jazz Dance III1
DAN236Jazz Dance IV1
Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Jazz.
DAN233Jazz Dance III (1) OR
DAN236Jazz 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:
DAN131Ballet I1
DAN132Modern Dance I1
DAN134Ballet II1
DAN135Modern Dance II1
DAN231Ballet III1
DAN231AABallet III: Intensive2
DAN232Modern Dance III1
DAN232AAModern Dance III: Intensive2
DAN234Ballet IV1
DAN234AABallet IV: Intensive2
DAN235Modern Dance IV1
DAN235AAModern Dance IV: Intensive2
Additional Coursework:
COM110Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM225Public Speaking (3)3
EDU222Introduction to the Exceptional Learner3
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-ACredits: 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
ENG101First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND
ENG102First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG108First-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
MAT140College Mathematics (5) OR
MAT141College Mathematics (4) OR
MAT142College Mathematics (3) OR
MAT145College Mathematics with Review (5) OR
MAT146College Mathematics with Review (6) OR
Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area3-6
 
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area.3
BPC110or CIS105 recommended for students in Transfer Plan 5 or Transfer Plan 9.
 
Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]Credits: 0-6
Select two Dance Humanities (DAH) courses for a total of six (6) credits
DAH100Introduction to Dance3
DAH201World Dance Studies3
DAH250Dance in Popular Culture3
DAH255Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture3
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
BIO160Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR
BIO201Human 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 AreasCredits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.
 
Cultural Diversity in the US [C]Credits: 0-3
0-3
 
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
MCCCD Additional RequirementsCredits: 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.
 
Oral CommunicationCredits: 0-3
COM100Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM225Public Speaking (3) OR
COM230Small Group Communication (3)3
May be met by COM110 or COM225 in Restricted Electives area.
 
Critical ReadingCredits: 0-3
CRE101College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0)0-3
General Electives
Course #Course TitleCredits
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)
DAN141Dance Workshop1
DAN146Tap Dance Ensemble1
DAN164Improvisation1
DAN235Modern Dance IV1
DAN250Dance Performance III1
DAN255Dance Performance IV1
DAN265Choreography II3
DAN298AASpecial Projects1
THP213Introduction to Technical Theatre4

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