Choreographic Studies and Dance Technique

This degree or certificate is designed to provide academic and hands-on learning experience for individuals planning a career as dancer or choreographer in commercial dance or in dance companies. Students gain the knowledge, skills and abilities required to transfer to a four-year college or audition for work in the dance industry. Students must complete the required courses and choose additional courses to total a minimum of 25 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate technical dance skills using correct body alignment and muscle coordination; and explain dance vocabulary of various dance styles. This curriculum is designed for students who plan careers in commercial and concert dance.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSE	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	DANCE 100 or DANCE 102	Survey of Dance History Middle Eastern Dance History	3 or 3
DANCE 111 or equivalent	DANCE 114	Ballet Technique III	2
DANCE 116 or equivalent	DANCE 117	Modern Dance Technique III	2
DANCE 121 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently)	DANCE 122	Jazz Performance Skills	1.5
	DANCE 127	Salsa I	1.5
DANCE 124 or equivalent	DANCE 129	Hip-Hop II	1.5
DANCE 100 or 115 or 120 or equivalent	DANCE 130	Choreography	1.5
DANCE 116 or 122 or 121 or equivalent DANCE 116 or 122 or 130 or equivalent	DANCE 135 or DANCE 136	Dance Production – Repertoire Dance Production – Student Choreography	2.5 or 2.5
DANCE 121 or equivalent	DANCE 137	Jazz Dance Technique III	2
	DANCE 190 or DANCE 194	Beginning Yoga Pilates	1.5 or 1.5
	Select 6 units from the following
	ARTH 102	Art History: Renaissance-Modern	3
	ARTH 125	Motion Picture History and Culture	3
	ART 130	2-D Foundations	3
	DANCE 124	Hip-Hop I	1.5
DANCE 125 or equivalent	DANCE 126	Tap Dance II	1.5
	DANCE 127 or DANCE 128	Salsa I Middle Eastern Dance	1.5 or 1.5
	KIN 157	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
	HUMAN 115	World Mythology	3
	MUSIC 101	Music Fundamentals	3
	MUSIC 135	Voice Training I	2
An audition is required.	MUSIC 230	Chorus	1
An audition is required.	MUSIC 236	Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Traditional	1
An audition is required.	MUSIC 237	Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Contemporary	1
	T ART 101	Introduction to Theatre	3
	T ART 103	Acting Fundamentals I	3
T ART 103 or equivalent	T ART 104	Acting Fundamentals II	3
	T ART 109	Stage Makeup I	2
	T ART 123	Fundamentals of Costume Design	3
	T ART 129	Backstage Lab for Performers	1
T ART 133 or equivalent	T ART 134	Practical and Theoretical Aspects of Stage Lighting	2
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		25

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2020	GCC CATALOG 2020-2021
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.