Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/03/2025
Top Code	100810 - Commercial Dance (CTE)
Units	1 Total Units (;  Lab/Other Units 1)
Hours	54 Total Hours (Other Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Total Student Learning Hours	54
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

A supervised internship related to classroom-based learning at a dance-related work site. Recommendation: Ideally, the first level of internship should be taken at the same time as DANC A210, Dance Methodology. Transfer Credit: CSU. PREREQUISITE: DANC A143 or concurrent enrollment or DANC A144 or concurrent enrollment or DANC A145 or concurrent enrollment; This prerequisite will be validated in class during the first week of the course. ADVISORY: DANC A210.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate skills necessary for employment and accomplish written objectives at an internship site.
2. Demonstrate the ability to create a written lesson plan appropriate to the skill level and focus of selected classes.

Course Objectives

• 1. Conduct a search for appropriate internship site related to education and career goals.
• 2. Meet with the studio/school director/teacher and explain the purpose of the internship.
• 3. Set up times to observe/assist.
• 4. Find acceptable ways to assist in the work environment.
• 5. Write measurable learning objectives.
• 6. Keep a journal and write a brief synopsis of each observation period.
• 7. Write lesson plans appropriate to the skill level and focus of selected classes.
• 8. Write a reflective summary for each objective including what was learned and its impact on future teaching.
• 9. Compose a proposal for the site/sites where Dance Internship II will be completed.

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Other Content

         A. Career search skills
1. Research work sites related to career goal 
2. Interview a professional dance teacher or studio owner

       B. Planning and organization skills
1. Write measurable learning objectives related to personal and internship needs.
2. Plan semester goals and how they will be accomplished.
3. Interview at internship site
4. Write lesson plans for a variety of dance genres and skill levels

       C. Employment skills
1. Appropriate dress
2. Safety skills
3. Time management
4. Communication/human relations

    D. Journal of observations
1. Observations of different teaching styles
2. Observations of class focus/ theme
3. Observations of organization, progression, and pacing of class(es)
 

Method(s) of Instruction

• Field Experience (90)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture, discussion, critique (instructor/student), research

Reading Assignments

As assigned by instructor. Articles relevant to dance education.

Writing Assignments

Write measurable learning objectives Maintain record of internship experience and documentation of hours Write lesson plans for appropriate level and styles of classes Write an evaluation of internship experience Write a self-evaluation of accomplishment of objectives

Out-of-class Assignments

Observation of teachers in the field of dance. Written assignments and assessments.

Study Non-Contact Hours Recommended

0

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Written Assignments

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Student projects, lesson plans, research, student participation and objective summaries.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Evaluation by internship site supervisor (if hours of observation/assistance are mainly at one location) Evaluation by internship instructor Evaluation of written measurable learning objectives related to personal and internship site needs Self-evaluation of accomplishment of objectives

Resources Subscreen

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Eligible Discipline(s)

• Dance: Master’s degree in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis, OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts, or music OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.