Choreographic Studies and Dance Techniques

This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to four year institutions or to work in the dance industry. Students gain the knowledge, skills and abilities required to audition as commercial dancer, company dancer, or choreographer.

The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to integrate technical dance skills using correct body alignment and muscle coordination and compare various dance forms in relation to historical and cultural context.

Associate of Arts Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
BIOL 115	Human Biology	4
DANCE 100	Survey of Dance History	3
DANCE 111	Ballet Technique II	2
DANCE 116	Modern Dance Technique II	2
DANCE 121	Jazz Technique II	2
DANCE 129	Hip-Hop II	1.5
DANCE 130	Choreography	1.5
DANCE 131	Commercial Dance	2.5
DANCE 135*	Dance Production – Repertoire	2.5
DANCE 136*	Dance Production – Student Choreography	2.5
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
DANCE 127	Salsa I	1.5
DANCE 128	Middle Eastern Dance	1.5
DANCE 140	Movement for Theatre I	1
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		24.5-25

* An audition may be required.

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2023	GCC Catalog 2023-2024
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.