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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.

Department of Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Linksz Pavillion 208 • Phone (215) 968-8450
Curriculum Code No. 1206

The Dance major prepares undergraduate students for transfer to a four-year institution to continue their dance education. Possible professions include performance, teaching practices, journalism, children’s outreach programs in the arts, movement therapy, fitness instruction and art administration (studio ownership). A degree in dance enhances the student’s development of dance pedagogy as well as movement research and methodologies to develop a clear understanding of the creative process and one’s artistic voice.

Graduates of this program are able to:

  • Explain the terminology and techniques associated with Modern Dance and Classical Ballet;
  • Execute the techniques associated with Modern Dance and Classical Ballet;
  • Describe careers and professional aspirations in the dance field;
  • Discuss dance as a communicative art and a means of personal expression connecting choreographic meaning to historical, social, and political issues;
  • Design choreography in a non-traditional dance space using unique dance environments;
  • Create movement incorporating the tools of choreography and connection to the student’s artistic voice; and
  • Describe the process of starting a dance studio or performance company.

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Degree Course Requirements

Course Credits
Arts/Humanities Elective B,1 3
COLL101
College Success Seminar
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
DANC101
Fundamentals of Modern Dance
2
DANC102
Beginner Modern Dance C
2
DANC105
Fundamentals of Classical Ballet
2
DANC106
Beginner Classical Ballet C
2
DANC107
Freshman Seminar in Dance
3
DANC201
Intermediate Modern Dance C
2
DANC202
Advanced Modern Dance C
2
DANC204
Dance History A,C
3
DANC205
Intermediate Classical Ballet C
2
DANC206
Advanced Classical Ballet C
2
DANC207
Dance Composition I C
3
DANC208
Dance Composition II C
3
HLTH103
Life & Health 2
3
HLTH110
Responding to Emergencies 2
3
OR
KINS170
Individual Wellness & Fitness 2
2
HLTH120
Nutrition A,C,2,4,7
3
OR
HLTH120N
Nutrition with a Registered Dietician A,C,2,4,7
3
HLTH130
Principles & Applications – Diet & Fitness 9
3
HLTH200
Introduction to Women's Health Issues 2,3
3
MATH101
Mathematical Concepts I A,C,6
3
PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology A,C,2,3,8
3
OR
SOCI110
Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8
3
Total Credit Hours61-62

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. See catalog for key.

First Semester

Course Credits
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMP110
English Composition I A,C,2,10
3
DANC101
Fundamentals of Modern Dance
2
DANC105
Fundamentals of Classical Ballet
2
DANC107
Freshman Seminar in Dance
3
HLTH103
Life & Health 2
3
PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology A,C,2,3,8
3
OR
SOCI110
Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8
3
Total Credit Hours 17

Second Semester

Course Credits
COMP111
English Composition II C,2,4,10
3
DANC102
Beginner Modern Dance C
2
DANC106
Beginner Classical Ballet C
2
DANC204
Dance History A,C
3
HLTH110
Responding to Emergencies 2
3
OR
KINS170
Individual Wellness & Fitness 2
2
HLTH200
Introduction to Women's Health Issues 2,3
3
Total Credit Hours 15-16/strong>

Third Semester

Course Credits
DANC201
Intermediate Modern Dance C
2
DANC205
Intermediate Classical Ballet C
2
DANC207
Dance Composition I C
3
HLTH120
Nutrition A,C,2,4,7
3
OR
HLTH120N
Nutrition with a Registered Dietician A,C,2,4,7
3
MATH101
Mathematical Concepts I A,C,6
3
Total Credit Hours 13

Fourth Semester

Course Credits
Arts/Humanities Elective B,1 3
COMM110
Effective Speaking A,C,4,5
3
DANC202
Advanced Modern Dance C
2
DANC206
Advanced Classical Ballet C
2
DANC208
Dance Composition II C
3
HLTH130
Principles & Applications – Diet & Fitness 9
3
Total Credit Hours 16

A Placement testing required
B Consult the list of courses approved for this category.
C Course requires prerequisite or co-requisite.

1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking
3 Satisfies Diversity
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

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