Dance Technique, COP

The certificate in dance technique is designed for students interested in vocational opportunities in the local entertainment and dance studios job market. The program allows students to study a variety of dance techniques and styles to prepare them to audition at any of the numerous performance-based entertainment venues in the region or pursue further study.

Each year both faculty and students are selected to participate in various choreographic and performance festivals, competitions and events, such as the American College Dance Festival. Selection is based upon the quality of the performers and the choreography of the dance.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Analyze, evaluate, and correlate the dance techniques from various dance genres.

Complete the following course:

DNCE 55 CHOREOGRAPHY I 3 Units

Complete one of the following courses:

DNCE 77 DANCE HISTORY: TWENTIETH CENTURY 3 Units
DNCE 85 MUSIC FOR DANCE 3 Units

Complete 2 units from the following performance courses:

DNCE 65 DANCE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE 0.5-2 Units
DNCE 66A DANCE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE-ANALYSIS OF CREATIVE PROCESSES A 1 Unit
DNCE 67B DANCE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMACE-SOLOS TO VARIOUS GROUPS B 1.5 Units

Complete one of the following courses:

DNCE 86 CONDITION AND CORRECT: BODY ALIGNMENT 3 Units
DNCE 87 CONDITION AND CORRECT: ANALYSIS AND BODY THERAPIES 3 Units
DNCE 88 CONDITION AND CORRECT: MIND-BODY TECHNIQUES 3 Units

Complete 4 units in two different styles from the following dance technique courses:

DNCE 7 BALLET II 2 Units
DNCE 13 MODERN DANCE II 2 Units
DNCE 16 JAZZ DANCE IV 1 Unit
DNCE 17 JAZZ DANCE I 1 Unit
OR
- DNCE 17A/DNCE 17B
DNCE 18 JAZZ DANCE 2 Units
DNCE 22 TAP DANCE I 1 Unit
DNCE 23 TAP DANCE II 1 Unit
DNCE 24 TAP: TRADITIONAL BROADWAY BASICS 1 Unit
DNCE 25 TAP: BEGINNING RHYTHM TECHNIQUE AND INTERMEDIATE BROADWAY STEPS 1 Unit
DNCE 26 INTERMEDIATE TAP TECHNIQUES AND IMPROVISATION 1 Unit

Complete 1 unit from the following world dance courses:

DNCE 33 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE I 1 Unit
DNCE 34 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE II 1 Unit
DNCE 36 BALLROOM DANCE: OVERVIEW OF STYLES 1 Unit
DNCE 40 HIP HOP I 1 Unit
DNCE 61 PAN-AFRICAN DANCE/THE DIASPORA 1 Unit

Complete 2 units from the following courses:

DNCE 51 PILATES: OVERVIEW 2 Units
OR
DNCE 90 DANCE TRAINING: THERABAND RESISTANCE WORKOUT 2 Units
DNCE 92 DANCE TRAINING: FLOOR BARRE 2 Units
DNCE 93 GYROKINESIS (R): ART OF EXERCISING AND BEYOND, OVERVIEW 2 Units
DNCE 94 GYROKINESIS (R): 90 MINUTE FORMAT 2 Units
DNCE 95 GYROKINESIS (R): 60 MINUTE FORMAT AND OTHER SEQUENCES 2 Units
DNCE 96 GYROKINESIS (R): ALTERNATIVE FORMATS AND MUSIC 2 Units
DNCE 253 GYROKINESIS (R) THE ART OF EXERCISING AND BEYOND 1 Unit

Total Units Required: 17

To earn the certificate of proficiency:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

Catalog and Student Handbook

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Dance Technique, COP

Complete the following course:

Complete one of the following courses:

Complete 2 units from the following performance courses:

Complete one of the following courses:

Complete 4 units in two different styles from the following dance technique courses:

Complete 1 unit from the following world dance courses:

Complete 2 units from the following courses:

Total Units Required: 17

To earn the certificate of proficiency:

Third-party credentialing: