Associate in Arts - Dance

Dance is a rigorous, specialized area of the performing arts that communicates and expresses meaning, emotion, and cultural values. The field demands a high level of physical preparation as well as a thorough understanding of aesthetics. Designed to help students develop the technical skills and professional preparation for careers related to dance. Students develop their skills in ballet, jazz, and modern dance, concentrating on rhythm, musicality, coordination, and memory building techniques. It also offers the option to explore tap, ethnic, and social dance forms while offering opportunities for individual creativity.

Program Student Learning Outcomes: • Create and perform dance studies for a small group using accompaniment.

• Employ the concepts of specific dance techniques in the demonstration and performance of center and tor movement combinations.