Dance
Associate of Arts
Transfer Major
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
School of Arts & Communication
Hicks Art Center • Phone (215) 968-8425
Curriculum Code No. 1206
Students in the dance transfer major develop skills in dance techniques, choreography, and performance. Students apply their technical and creative skills to choreograph individual and group performances. This degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university.
The major serves students interested in careers in performance, choreography, fitness, dance instruction, or studio ownership.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- perform dance repertoire in solo and ensemble environments;
- design choreography;
- perform dance techniques with correct form; and
- critique storytelling in narrative and abstract dances.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,C,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,C,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II C,2,4,10 | 3 |
| COMT103 Introduction to Acting 1 | 3 |
| OR | |
| VAPH110 Digital Photography Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| DANC100 Dance Movement Technique | 3 |
| DANC100 Dance Movement Technique | 3 |
| DANC100 Dance Movement Technique | 3 |
| DANC100 Dance Movement Technique | 3 |
| DANC110 Dance Repertoire | 1 |
| DANC110 Dance Repertoire | 1 |
| DANC110 Dance Repertoire | 1 |
| DANC110 Dance Repertoire | 1 |
| DANC207 Dance Composition I | 3 |
| HLTH120 Nutrition A,C,2,4,7 | 3 |
| MGMT100 Introduction to Business 2,3,4,8 | 3 |
| MUSC101 Introduction to Music 1 | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective E | 3 |
| Mathematics A,D,6,7 | 3 |
| Program Electives B (choose from the list) | 11-12 |
| Total Credit Hours | 61-62 |
Program Electives (Select 11-12 Credits)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMT101 Introduction to Theater 1 | 3 |
| COMT103 Introduction to Acting 1 | 3 |
| DANC204 Dance History A | 3 |
| EDUC200 Integrated Arts, Movement and Play | 3 |
| HLTH103 Life and Health 2 | 3 |
| HLTH130 Principles and Applications of Diet and Fitness | 3 |
| KINS130 Yoga | 2 |
| KINS170 Individual Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| KINS190 Introduction to Recreation Leadership | 3 |
| MUSC106 History of Jazz 1 | 3 |
| VACV141 The Art of Independent Cinema | 3 |
| VACV142 The Art of Theatrical Cinema 1 | 3 |
| VAFA193 History of Modern Art 1 | 3 |
| VAPH110 Digital Photography Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,C,2,10 | 3 |
| DANC100 Dance Movement Technique | 3 |
| DANC110 Dance Repertoire | 1 |
| Mathematics A,D,6,7 | 3 |
| MUSC101 Introduction to Music 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM110 Effective Speaking A,C,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II C,2,4,10 | 3 |
| DANC100 Dance Movement Technique | 3 |
| DANC110 Dance Repertoire | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective E | 3 |
| Program Elective (choose from the list) B | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16/strong> |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC100 Dance Movement Technique | 3 |
| DANC110 Dance Repertoire | 1 |
| DANC207 Dance Composition I | 3 |
| MGMT100 Introduction to Business 2,3,4,8 | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| Program Elective (choose from the list) B | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| DANC100 Dance Movement Technique | 3 |
| DANC110 Dance Repertoire | 1 |
| HLTH120 Nutrition A,C,2,4,7 | 3 |
| COMT103 Introduction to Acting 1 | 3 |
| OR | |
| VAPH110 Digital Photography Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| Program Electives (choose from the list) B | 5-6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 |
A Placement testing required. B Any of the following may be chosen: COMT101, COMT103, DANC204, EDUC200, HLTH103, HLTH130, KINS 130, KINS170, KINS190, MUSC106, VACV142, VACV141, VAFA193, VAPH110. C Course requires prerequisite or co-requisite. D PAny of the following may be chosen: MATH101, MATH115, MATH120, MATH122, MATH 125, or MATH140. E Any of the following may be chosen: COMT101, DANC204, MUSC106, or VAFA193. 1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities 2 Satisfies Critical Thinking 3 Satisfies Cultural Competency 4 Satisfies Information Literacy 5 Satisfies Oral Communication 6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy 7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy 8 Satisfies Social Sciences 9 Satisfies Technological Competence 10 Satisfies Writing