Associate in Arts Degree in Dance

The associate degree in dance is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution or for those wanting to pursue dance seriously as a career. The major concentrates on developing the student's technical ability to at least the intermediate level in modern dance, ballet and jazz dance, with elective courses in tap, African and/or social dance. Students are also required to complete courses in music for dance, choreography, dance history, conditioning for dance, and dance rehearsal and performance.

Students must complete a minimum of 60 units of credit, including the courses in the major (“Major Requirements”) and general education requirements, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better, and a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “P” in all courses to be counted toward the major. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Irvine Valley College.

Career Options: Choreographer, Dance Instructor, Professional Dancer

Transfer Preparation: Courses that fulfill major requirements for an associate degree at Irvine Valley College may not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a bachelor’s degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should schedule an appointment with an IVC counselor to develop a plan of study before beginning their program. It may be helpful to meet with the department faculty at IVC.

Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions (IVC Catalog) (Adobe PDF format)
Fall 2009 Dance Classes

Major Requirements: Dance

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