The Associate in Arts Degree program in dance provides training in three areas of technique: ballet, modern, and jazz. Integral parts of the curriculum are practical experience in concert performance and production work as well as a theoretical background in choreography, somatics and dance history. Completion of the associate in arts degree prepares the student to enter a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Please consult a SAC counselor for information about course requirements for particular four-year institutions. The dance program provides training for careers and employment in the performing arts, education, choreography, movement therapy, arts consultancy, dance criticism and related fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Summarize the history of classic and contemporary dance forms.

- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the interaction between choreographer, performer, and audience, and recognize the production components of lighting, costume, and set design through the creation and presentation of dance in public performances.

- Execute proficiency in performance and technical skills in modern, ballet, and jazz dance and apply somatic approaches to dance training.