Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Dance provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to specialize in dance. With an associate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, dance performance, choreography, dance studio instruction, and fitness instruction. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career in several areas including a dance education at the secondary level, artistic direction, and stage management. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career in dance education at the post-secondary level.

Details

Field of Interest

Visual and Performing Arts

Degree Type

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8312

Total credits required

63-95

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Effective Term

Fall 2023

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

Students should meet with a residential dance faculty member each semester prior to enrollment for the following semester.

Students must attain a level III competency in Ballet (DAN 231++) and Modern (DAN 232++) before they can graduate. Placement into these classes and Level III competency is determined by the Dance Residential Faculty.

Students should enroll in two DAN technique courses each semester.

Enrollment in some courses may require an audition and/or permission of instructor.

All DAN technique courses can be repeated for credit.

This program replaces: AAFA/8103 Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) - Dance

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Demonstrate technical proficiency by incorporating kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement in various dance styles.
Apply and analyze artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing.
Correlate historical and cultural knowledge of various dance styles and approaches to movement practices and performance.
Use critical and creative thinking skills in the composition of choreography.
Critically analyze and evaluate choreography, technique, and performance and be able to communicate feedback using thoughtful written and oral dialogue.
Integrate choreography with production elements in professional-level dance performance.
Practice self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal skills in group communication and collaboration.
Synthesize the process of learning and the role of personal motivation to set and achieve educational goals.
Engage in dance career exploration and develop skills and materials for self promotion and employment.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance.
Use dance to encourage civic and community engagement.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

$63,670 Show expanded career information for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Choreographers

$48,590 Show expanded career information for Choreographers

Producers and Directors

$50,500 Show expanded career information for Producers and Directors

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$49,280 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Self-Enrichment Teachers

$46,910 Show expanded career information for Self-Enrichment Teachers

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Dancers

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2021.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Critical course Part II Courses		2–4
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course Note that audition is required. If student doesn't get into DAN150 in Term 1, he/she should audition and take the course in a later term		1
Part III Course	Any Course from Part III		Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
DAH100	Introduction to Dance		Critical course Gateway course	HU	3
Part IV Advised Course	Advised Course(s) from Part IV		Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		1–3
DAN221 or DAN210 or DAN264	Rhythmic Awareness I or Dance Production I or Choreography I		Critical course		3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Critical course Part II Courses		2–4
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course		0–1
Part III Course	Any Course from Part III		Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
Part IV Advised Course	Any Advised Course from Part IV		Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		1–3
DAN221 or DAN210 or DAN264	Rhythmic Awareness I or Dance Production I or Choreography I		Critical course		3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements.	SB or L	0–3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).		L	0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously.		3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Critical course Part II Courses		2–4
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course		0–1
Part III Advised Course	Advised Course from Part III		Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
Part IV Advised Course	Advised Course from Part IV if still needed		Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
DAN221 or DAN210 or DAN264	Rhythmic Awareness I or Dance Production I or Choreography I		Critical course		3
DAH201 or DAH250 or DAH255	Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts or Dance in Popular Culture or Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.	Gateway course	G, HU or C, HU or C, HU, L	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences				3
BIO160 or BIO201	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I	No requisites or Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.		SQ or SG	4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Part II Courses		2–4
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course		0–1
Part III Course	Any Course from Part III		Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
Part IV Advised Course	Advised Part IV Course if Still Needed	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.	Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications				3
DAN280	Dance Practicum	Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.	Critical course		2
SG or SQ	Any Natural Sciences [SG] course or Any Natural Sciences [SQ] course		At least four (4) credits must be designated as Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ]	SG or SQ	4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences				3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Critical course Part II Courses	HU	2–4
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course Note that audition is required. If student doesn't get into DAN150 in Term 1, he/she should audition and take the course in a later term		1
DAN221 or DAN210 or DAN264	Rhythmic Awareness I or Dance Production I or Choreography I		Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		3
DAH100	Introduction to Dance		Critical course	HU	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Critical course Part II Courses		2–4
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course		0–1
DAN221 or DAN210 or DAN264	Rhythmic Awareness I or Dance Production I or Choreography I		Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		3
Part IV Advised Course	Advised Course(s) from Part IV		Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member	G, HU	1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC	3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Part II Courses		2–4
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course		0–1
Part III Advised Course	Advised Course from Part III		Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
DAN221 or DAN210 or DAN264	Rhythmic Awareness I or Dance Production I or Choreography I		Critical course		3
Part IV Advised Course	Any Advised Course from Part IV		Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		1–3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG107.	ENG102 or ENG108 may be completed in term 3 if still needed	FYC	0–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course			SG	2–4
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course		0–1
Part III Course	Any Course from Part III		Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
Part IV Advised Course	Advised Course from Part IV		Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).			0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements.		3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course		0–1
Part III Course	Any Course from Part III		Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
BIO160 or BIO201	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I	No requisites or Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.		SQ or SG	4
Part IV Advised Course	Advised Part IV Course if Still Needed		Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course		0–1
Part III Course	Any Course from Part III		Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member		0–3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
DAH201 or DAH250 or DAH255	World Dance Studies or Dance in Popular Culture or Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.	Critical course	G, HU or C, HU or C, HU, L	3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course		Part II Courses		1–2
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course Gateway course		0–1
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences				3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements	SB or L	0–3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
DAN+++	Any DAN Technique Course	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor.	Critical course	1–2
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.	Critical course	0–1
DAN280	Dance Practicum	Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.	Critical course	2
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications			3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Any Natural Sciences [SG] course or Natural Sciences Quantitative		At least four (4) credits must be designated as Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ]	SG or SQ	4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences				3

PART II: DANCE TECHNIQUE

Ballet Technique Courses:

Select from the following options to complete a minimum of nine semester credits. Students must attain Level III competency in ballet and modern dance courses. Courses listed may be repeated for credit:

DAN131 Ballet I
DAN134 Ballet II
DAN231 Ballet III
DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive
DAN234 Ballet IV
DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive
DAN237 Ballet Pointe I

Modern Technique Courses:

DAN132 Modern Dance I
DAN135 Modern Dance II
DAN232 Modern Dance III
DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive
DAN235 Modern Dance IV
DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive

Jazz Technique Courses:

DAN133 Jazz Dance I
DAN136 Jazz Dance II
DAN233 Jazz Dance III
DAN233AA Jazz Dance III: Intensive
DAN236 Jazz Dance IV
DAN236AA Jazz Dance IV: Intensive

Dance Conservatory Courses:

DAN290++ Dance Conservatory I
DAN291++ Dance Conservatory II
DAN292++ Dance Conservatory III

PART III:

Students can choose to complete a combination of up to three credits in Part III and the remaining credits in Part IV; or students can opt to complete all Elective credits in Part IV. No more than three credits may be selected from the following DAN prefixed courses. Courses listed may be repeated for credit:

Technique Courses:

Ballet
DAN131 Ballet I
DAN134 Ballet II
DAN231 Ballet III
DAN231AA Ballet III: Intensive
DAN234 Ballet IV
DAN234AA Ballet IV: Intensive
DAN237 Ballet Pointe I
Modern
DAN132 Modern Dance I
DAN135 Modern Dance II
DAN232 Modern Dance III
DAN232AA Modern Dance III: Intensive
DAN235 Modern Dance IV
DAN235AA Modern Dance IV: Intensive
Jazz
DAN133 Jazz Dance I
DAN136 Jazz Dance II
DAN233 Jazz Dance III
DAN233AA Jazz Dance III: Intensive
DAN236 Jazz Dance IV
DAN236AA Jazz Dance IV: Intensive
Hip Hop
DAN102++ Any Hip Hop Course
DAN202++ Any Hip Hop Course
Break Dancing
DAN103++ Any Break Dancing Course
DAN203++ Any Break Dancing Course
Ballroom
DAN104++ Any Ballroom Course
DAN204++ Any Ballroom Course
Swing
DAN105++ Any Swing Course
DAN205++ Any Swing Course
Latin
DAN106++ Any Latin Course
DAN206++ Any Latin Course
Country
DAN107++ Any Country Course
DAN207++ Any Country Course
Tango
DAN108++ Any Tango Course
DAN208++ Any Tango Course
Contemporary
DAN115 Dance Trends
World Dance
DAN120++ Any World Dance Course
Musical Theatre Dance
DAN129 Musical Theatre Dance I
DAN130 Musical Theatre Dance II
DAN229 Musical Theatre Dance III
DAN230 Musical Theatre Dance IV

Dance Performance Courses:

DAN150 Dance Performance I
DAN155 Dance Performance II
DAN250 Dance Performance III
DAN255 Dance Performance IV

Dance Conservatory Courses:

DAN290++ Dance Conservatory I
DAN291++ Dance Conservatory II
DAN292++ Dance Conservatory III

Other Dance Courses:

DAN164 Improvisation
DAN141 Dance Workshop
DAN/MUP285AA Multimedia Performance Ensemble
DAN298++ Special Projects

PART IV: Dance Theory

Students can choose to complete a combination of up to three (3) credits in Part III and the remaining credits in Part IV; or students can opt to complete all nine (9) Elective credits in Part IV. DAH classes cannot be used as an AGEC-A core area requirement and as a Dance Theory. Elective (Part IV). They may be counted toward designated [G], [H] and/or [C] Awareness area(s).

Dance Humanities Courses:

DAH110 Dance in Film
DAH190 Discovering Dance Careers
DAH201 World Dance Studies
DAH255 Hip Hop Arts, Aesthetic and Culture

Dance Courses

DAN138 Dance Seminar I
DAN170 Dance Kinesiology
DAN201++ Special Topics: Dance (any)
DAN211 Dance Production II
DAN220 Dance Career Preparation
DAN222 Rhythmic Awareness II
DAN238 Dance Seminar II
DAN241 Dance Notation I
DAN265 Choreography II
DAN272 Dance Technology
DAN275 Choreography for Film and Video
DAN282++ Service-Learning Experience in Dance (any)
DAN293 Teaching Dance in Elementary Education
DAN294 Teaching Dance in Secondary Education
DAN295 Teaching and Management of Studio Dance
DAN296++ Cooperative Education (any)
DAN298++ Special Projects (any)

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts in Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=182695).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) in Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

Details

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

$63,670 Show expanded career information for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Annual Median Wage

Choreographers

$48,590 Show expanded career information for Choreographers

Hourly Median Wage

Annual Median Wage

Producers and Directors

$50,500 Show expanded career information for Producers and Directors

Hourly Median Wage

Annual Median Wage

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$49,280 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Annual Median Wage

Self-Enrichment Teachers

$46,910 Show expanded career information for Self-Enrichment Teachers

Hourly Median Wage

Annual Median Wage

Course Sequence by Term

Full-time Sequence

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Term 4

Part-time Sequence

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Term 9

PART II: DANCE TECHNIQUE

PART III:

PART IV: Dance Theory