Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

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 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.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 2–4
DAN150 or
DAN155 or
DAN250 or
DAN255
Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV 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
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
DAH100 Introduction to Dance in the United States Critical course Gateway course HU 3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective 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 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
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 2–4
DAN150 or
DAN155 or
DAN250 or
DAN255
Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV Critical course Gateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective 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 FYC 3
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication 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 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
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 2–4
DAN150 or
DAN155 or
DAN250 or
DAN255
Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV Critical course Gateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective 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 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 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
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course 2–4
DAN150 or
DAN155 or
DAN250 or
DAN255
Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV Critical course Gateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications 3
DAN280 Dance Practicum 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.

Note: Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 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 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 in the United States 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
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course Critical course 2–4
DAN150 or
DAN155 or
DAN250 or
DAN255
Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV 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
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective 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 FYC 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course 2–4
DAN150 or
DAN155 or
DAN250 or
DAN255
Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV Critical course Gateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective 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
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 1–3
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL 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
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique Course 2–4
DAN150 or
DAN155 or
DAN250 or
DAN255
Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV Critical course Gateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective Critical course Gateway course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective Critical course Select in consultation with Dance Faculty member 0–3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking 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
Required Dance Technique Required Dance 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 Critical course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective 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 SQ or SG 4
Dance Theory Elective Dance Theory Elective 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
Required Dance Technique Required Dance 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 Critical course Gateway course 0–1
Dance TPC Elective Dance Technique, Performance, or Conservatory Elective 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 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
Required Dance Technique Required Dance Technique 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 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 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 Area Credits
Required Dance Technique Required Dance 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 Critical course 0–1
DAN280 Dance Practicum 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

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.