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State Control Number: 40891
Program Code: DANC.VVCGE.AA
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

The degree provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the theory, history, technique, and art of dance. This is fulfilled through a structured program of dance study in the areas of core techniques, historical and contemporary styles, choreography, performance, and dance history. Students will demonstrate their proficiency through technical, interpretive, and expressive competency, research papers, essays, and public performances. Program assessment is measured by public performances,
program completion, transferability, and periodic program review. Students qualify to pursue a variety of dance-related careers and advanced degree options.

Cross-listed Theater Arts courses may be taken in place of the Kinesiology Dance courses.

To earn this degree, complete the major coursework with “C” grades or better and all of the following graduation requirements:

  • ​60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
  • the VVC General Education pattern; 
  • Information Competency; Global Citizenship; Kinesiology; and
  • 2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.

Courses may be double-counted in the major and in a general education category. Courses counted in one AA/AS major may not be used in another AA/AS major.

Course List
Code Title Units
Required Courses
KIN 103History and Appreciation of Dance3.0
KIND 152Dance Choreography I0.5-1.0
KIND 161ATap Dance IIA1.0
or TA 161A Tap Dance IIA
KIND 161BTap Dance IIB1.0
or TA 161B Tap Dance IIB
KIND 161CTap Dance IIC1.0
or TA 161C Tap Dance IIC
KIND 167AIntroduction to Intermediate Ballet IIA1.0
or TA 167A Introduction to Intermediate Ballet IIA
KIND 167BIntermediate Ballet IIB1.0
or TA 167B Intermediate Ballet Dance IIB
KIND 167CIntermediate Ballet IIC1.0
or TA 167C Intermediate Ballet IIC
KIND 169CYogalates Core Stability and Stretch1.0
KIND 169DYogalates Core Stability and Stretch II1.0
KIND 171AJazz Dance IIA1.0
or TA 171A Jazz Dance IIA
KIND 171BJazz Dance IIB1.0
or TA 171B Jazz Dance IIB
KIND 171CJazz Dance IIC1.0
or TA 171C Jazz Dance IIC
KIND 175AIntroduction to Modern Dance II1.0
or TA 175A Introduction to Modern Dance II
KIND 175BBasic Modern Dance II1.0
KIND 176CDance Production1.0
or KIND 175D Intermediate Modern Dance II
Choose three courses from the following5.0
KIND 176A
Introduction to Dance Rehearsal And½performance I
KIND 176B
Performance Dance Ensemble
KIND 176C
Dance Production
KIND 176D
Dance Performance
KIN 210
Movement Anatomy
Choose 3.0 units of dance electives3.0
KIND 162A
Introduction to Ballroom Dance
KIND 162B
American Rhythm Ballroom Dance
KIND 163A
Latin Ballroom Dance
KIND 163B
Standard Ballroom Dance
KIND 190
Dances Around the World
Total Units25.5-26

Suggested Plan of Study

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Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallUnits
KIN 103 History and Appreciation of Dance 2 3.0
KIND 161A Tap Dance IIA 2 1.0
KIND 167A Introduction to Intermediate Ballet IIA 1.0
KIND 171A Jazz Dance IIA 1.0
BIOL 107 Introduction to Human Biology 4.0
ENGL 101.0 2 4.0
 Units14
Spring
KIND 161B Tap Dance IIB 1.0
KIND 167B Intermediate Ballet IIB 1.0
KIND 171B Jazz Dance IIB 1.0
KIND 175A Introduction to Modern Dance II 1.0
KIND 176A Introduction to Dance Rehearsal And½performance I 1-3
KIND 162A
or KIND 162B
Introduction to Ballroom Dance
or American Rhythm Ballroom Dance
1.0
BIOL 211 Human Anatomy 5.0
VVC GE Category V – Mathematics 3.0
 Units14-16
Second Year
Fall
KIND 152 Dance Choreography I 0.5-1
KIND 161C Tap Dance IIC 1.0
KIND 167C Intermediate Ballet IIC 1.0
KIND 171C Jazz Dance IIC 1.0
KIND 175B Basic Modern Dance II 1.0
KIND 169C Yogalates Core Stability and Stretch 1.0
KIN 210 Movement Anatomy 3.0
KIND 176B Performance Dance Ensemble 1-3
KIND 163A
or KIND 163B
Latin Ballroom Dance
or Standard Ballroom Dance
1.0
VVC GE Category IIB – American Institutions 3.0
 Units13.5-16
Spring
KIND 175C
or KIND 175D
Modern Dance II
or Intermediate Modern Dance II
1.0
KIND 169D Yogalates Core Stability and Stretch II 1.0
KIND 176D Dance Performance 1-3
KIND 190 Dances Around the World 1.0
VVC GE Category IIA – Social & Behavioral Sciences 3.0
VVC GE Category III – Humanities 3.0
VVC GE Category IVB – Communication & Analytical Thinking 3.0
 Units13-15
 Total Units54.5-61
2

Double counts for General Education or Major and Competency. 

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