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, 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.
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 all courses within 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.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate technical proficiency by incorporating kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement in various dance styles. (BIO160, BIO201, DAN102++, DAN104++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN146, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN221, DAN229, DAN230, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN233, DAN233AA, DAN234, DAN234AA, DAN235, DAN235AA, DAN236, DAN236AA, DAN237, DAN240, DAN245, DAN250, DAN255, DAN272, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN290++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN298++)
- Apply and analyze artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing. (BIO160, BIO201, DAN102++, DAN104++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN146, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN221, 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++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN298++)
- Correlate historical and cultural knowledge of various dance styles and approaches to movement practices and performance. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN104++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN221, 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++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN298++, [HU], [SB])
- Use critical and creative thinking skills in the composition of choreography. (CRE101, DAN150, DAN155, DAN221, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN293, DAN294, [FYC], [MA], (COM))
- Critically analyze and evaluate choreography, technique, and performance and be able to communicate feedback using thoughtful written and oral dialogue. (DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN104++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN146, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN210, DAN221, 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++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN298++, [FYC], [L], (COM))
- Integrate choreography with production elements in professional-level dance performance. (DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN221, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN293, DAN294, DAN280, DAN282++)
- Practice self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal skills in group communication and collaboration. (BIO160, BIO201, CRE101, DAH100, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN104++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN146, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, 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++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN298++, [FYC], [MA], [SQ], (COM))
- Synthesize the process of learning and the role of personal motivation to set and achieve educational goals. (BIO160, BIO201, DAH100, DAN190, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN104++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN146, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, 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, DAN290++, DAN298++, [CS], [FYC], [L], [SB], [SQ])
- Engage in dance career exploration and develop skills and materials for self promotion and employment. (DAN190, DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN220, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN293, DAN294, (COM))
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance. (DAH100, DAN190, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN102++, DAN104++, DAN105++, DAN106++, DAN108++, DAN120++, DAN129, DAN130, DAN131, DAN132, DAN133, DAN134, DAN135, DAN136, DAN140, DAN141, DAN145, DAN146, DAN150, DAN155, DAN164, DAN170, DAN201++, DAN202++, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, 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++, DAN293, DAN294, DAN298++, [FYC], (COM))
- Use dance to encourage civic and community engagement. (DAH100, DAN190, DAH201, DAH250, DAH255, DAN150, DAN155, DAN210, DAN220, DAN221, DAN250, DAN255, DAN264, DAN265, DAN280, DAN282++, DAN293, DAN294, [FYC], [HU])
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 20-37 | |
| 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 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 8-14 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| DAN190 | Discovering Dance Careers | 1 |
| DAN201++ | Special Topics: Dance | 1-3 |
| DAN220 | Dance Career Preparation | 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 |
| DAN298++ | Special Projects | 1-3 |
| 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 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | |
| DAH100 | Introduction to Dance (3) OR | |
| DAH201 | Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (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. | ||
| 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 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. | ||
| Oral Communication | 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 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
Course Area Key
| Course # | Course Title | 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. | ||
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