Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	10/29/2025
Top Code	100810 - Commercial Dance (CTE)
Units	1 Total Units
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. Students will teach dance classes at one or more sites using lesson plans that they have developed. Students should be in or have taken a level III or higher course in Ballet, Jazz or Modern. Recommendation: Ideally, the internship should be taken after or at the same time as DANC A210 Dance Methodology. PREREQUISITE: DANC A143 or concurrent enrollment or DANC A144 or concurrent enrollment or DANC A145 or concurrent enrollment or DANC A244 or concurrent enrollment or DANC A245 or concurrent enrollment. ADVISORY: DANC A210. Transfer Credit: CSU.

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 teach dance classes.

Course Objectives

• 1. Research sites appropriate for personal teaching qualifications and goals.
• 2. Dress appropriately for internship site.
• 3. Interview at an internship site and present oneself professionally.
• 4. Follow employment policies of internship site.
• 5. Apply skills learned in the classroom under actual working conditions.
• 6. Write measurable learning objectives.
• 7. Evaluate accomplishment of learning objectives and effectiveness of internship site and program.
• 8. Keep a journal documenting teaching experiences.
• 9. Write lesson plans and then teach following the plans.
• 10. Write a self-evaluation detailing strengths and weaknesses and plan for future in the field.

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Other Content

       A. Career search skills

1. Research work sites related to career goal.
2. Interview dance professionals and teachers
3. Determine sites that best match student skills and interests

     B. Planning and organization skills

1. Write measurable learning objectives related to personal and internship needs
2. Write plan for semester and how it will be accomplished
3. Collect evaluations from his/her students
4..Organize paperwork (resume, letters, application)
5. Arrange for site interview

       C. Employment skills

1. Communication skills
2. Appropriate dress
3. Knowledge of work place rules and regulations
4. Time management within classroom
5. Safety concerns and protocols
6. Understanding of supervisor's expectations
7. Communication with supervisor and students

      D. Teaching skills

1. Design lesson plans for  a variety of dance genres and skill levels
2. Assist and teach dance classes
3. Keep a thorough journal of classes taught
4. Reflection on student successes and challenges

Method(s) of Instruction

• Field Experience (90)
• Work Experience (20)

Instructional Techniques

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

Reading Assignments

As assigned by instructor

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.

Out-of-class Assignments

Written self-evaluation of accomplishments and goals.

Study Non-Contact Hours Recommended

0

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Written Assignments

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

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

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Evaluation of written measurable learning objectives related to personal and internship goals. Self-evaluation of accomplishment of course objectives.

Periodicals Resources

1. . Dance Magazine articles, Volume 2013

Other Resources

1. Internet sources on current dance studios and trends 2. Selected handout material to be provided and distributed by the instructor

Resources Subscreen

• Other: . . ().

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.