Dance Performance and Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Dance Performance and Technology degree is designed for students who plan to enter the field of dance as performers, choreographers, teachers, and multimedia technicians. The program provides classes in dance theory, performance, production, multimedia and the application of video and computer technology to dance. Students are offered the opportunity to demonstrate this knowledge by producing a short dance performance focusing on dance and camera techniques, lighting design, sound design, choreography for camera and non-linear editing techniques. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Dance Performance and Technology is also available.

Details

Field of Interest

Visual and Performing Arts

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Academic Plan

Dance Performance and Technology (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

3019

Total credits required

61-75

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2023

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
P/Z classes do not apply to the degree.

Students must enroll in three of the following styles of technique each semester: Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop.
Students must attain a level 4 in the following styles of technique before they can graduate: Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop.

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 one or more of the following: music, digital art, lighting design, dance for the camera and 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 Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. 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. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Choreographers

$46,921 Show expanded career information for Choreographers

Dancers

$47,646 Show expanded career information for Dancers

Film and Video Editors

$58,834 Show expanded career information for Film and Video Editors

Lighting Technicians

$70,862 Show expanded career information for Lighting Technicians

Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists

$19,030 Show expanded career information for Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists

Producers and Directors

$55,091 Show expanded career information for Producers and Directors

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

$45,858 Show expanded career information for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

Sound Engineering Technicians

$52,363 Show expanded career information for Sound Engineering Technicians

Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators

$46,858 Show expanded career information for Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

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 Degree Progress Report 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.
Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

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

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN191	Viewing Dance		Critical course		1
DAN170	Dance Kinesiology	Prerequisites: Appropriate reading and writing placement test scores, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 and RDG100. Corequisites: Any dance technique course.	Critical course		3
DAH190	Discovering Dance Careers		Critical course		1
Technique Course	Technique Course		Critical course See list of Technique Courses below		1–2
Technique Course	Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
Technique Course	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.	Performance Courses maybe completed in term 1, 2, 3, or 4 for a total of 1-2 credits per the pathway.		0–1
MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146	College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics with Review or College Mathematics with Review	Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+. or No requisites or No requisites	OR Satisfactory completion of higher level math course	MA or MA or MA or MA or MA	3–6
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.		G, HU or C, HU or C, HU, L	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
DAN210	Dance Production I		Critical course		3
DAN272	Dance Technology	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN264 or permission of Instructor.	Critical course		3
Technique Course	Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
Technique Course	Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
Technique Course	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.	Performance Courses maybe completed in term 1, 2, 3, or 4 for a total of 1-2 credits per the pathway.		0–1
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 or FYC	3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN221	Rhythmic Awareness I		Critical course		3
DAN264	Choreography I		Critical course		3
Technique Course	Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
Technique Course	Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
Technique Course	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.	Performance Courses maybe completed in term 1, 2, 3, or 4 for a total of 1-2 credits per the pathway.		0–1
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 or FYC	3
COM110 or COM225	Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		SB or L	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).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN280	Dance Practicum	Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.			2
DAN282AA or DAN298AA	Service-Learning Experience in Dance or Special Projects	Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.			1
DAN192	Digital Music for Dancers				1
DAN193	Professional Promotion for Dancers				1
Technique Course	Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
Technique Course Course	Technique Course		Critical course		1–2
Technique Course	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.	Performance Courses maybe completed in term 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 for a total of 1-2 credits per the pathway.		1
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
EDU222	Introduction to the Exceptional Learner			C, SB	3

Technique Courses

Students must enroll in three of the following four styles of technique courses each semester to complete 14-20 credits. Students must attain a Level IV in the following styles of technique before they can graduate.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
DAN131	Ballet I		1
DAN134	Ballet II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN231	Ballet III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN231AA	Ballet III: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.	2
DAN234AA	Ballet IV: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231AA or permission of Instructor.	2
DAN132	Modern Dance I		1
DAN135	Modern Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN232	Modern Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN232AA	Modern Dance III: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.	2
DAN235AA	Modern Dance IV: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232AA or permission of Instructor.	2
DAN102	Hip Hop I		1
DAN103	Hip Hop II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN102 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN202	Hip Hop III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN203	Hip Hop IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN133	Jazz Dance I		1
DAN136	Jazz Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN233	Jazz Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.	1
DAN236	Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.	1

Course Area Key

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

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global 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

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

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