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World Dance Instructor, Associate in Arts Degree

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Banner Code: 1_AA_WDAN

Control Number: 08647

Financial Aid Eligible


The Dance certificate program trains students for positions in the commercial and artistic areas of dance. Graduates of the program would be qualified as instructors in private studios, recreation or other community dance programs, and act as consultants, lecturers, or performers with an emphasis on the ethnic dance forms, primarily Middle-Eastern, Flamenco, Spanish Classical, East Indian, Polynesian, or African (Nigeria/Ghana). The Dance Department also recommends that students complete their General Education Requirements for an Associate Degree.

Students are able to apply principles of movement and creativity to all forms of dance, demonstrate skills of instructing dance through movement and verbal cueing, and apply information learned in other disciplines to the art form of dance. Instruction will utilize both classroom work, using a variety of instructional methods (lecture, lab/demonstration, independent and group projects) and internship experiences in business/industry to prepare the student for job requirements.

Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. 

Program Outcomes

  1. Successfully teach and perform in one or more of the following styles, including but not limited to, African, American Social Dance, Classical Indian, Flamenco, Folklorico, Latin Dance Styles, Middle-Eastern or Polynesian. 
  2. Communicate proper dance technique through movement demonstration and verbal cueing using appropriate dance terminology and safety measures

Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

  1. UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
  2. MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AA major requirements.
  3. MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or “pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
  4. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AA GE)Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
  5. GLOBAL AND MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT (Required for AA degree only) Some of the courses listed in this requirement can also be used to meet General Education Requirements. Courses that are repeatable for credit can only be used once in this area. - Select one or more courses from the following totaling 3 units: Anthropology A100*, A100H*, A102*, A190*, Art A108*, Communication Studies A155*, Counseling A107*, A107H*, Dance A130*, A133*, A135*, A137*, A138*, Early Childhood A126, English A152*, A173*, Ethnic Studies A100*, A150*, Fashion A125, Food, and Nutrition A185, Geography A185*, History A101*, A110*, A141, A142, A145,* A150*, A151*, A152*, A161*, A161H*, A162*, A162H*, Philosophy A120*, Psychology A105*, Religious Studies A110*, A120*, A140*, A150*, A160, Sociology A100*, A100H*, A115*, A150*, A190* *Denotes courses that fulfill CSU GE Breadth and/ or IGETC requirements. 
Course Title Units
Required Courses
DANC A130Mid-Eastern Dance 10.5-2
DANC A148Mid-Eastern Dance 20.5-2
DANC A116Latin Dance Styles I0.5-2
DANC A155Latin Dance Styles II1
DANC A138African Dance and Drumming I0.5-2
DANC A158African Dance and Drumming II1
DANC A135Flamenco Dance 10.5-2
DANC A147Flamenco Dance 20.5-2
DANC A156Polynesian Dance1
DANC A170Music for Dancers2
DANC A205Dance as a Profession Seminar2
DANC A210Dance Methodology3
DANC A218World Dance Internship I1
DANC A219World Dance Internship II1
Select one course3
Cultural Anthropology
World Religion
World Dance and Culture
Select the pair or DANC A2032-5
Rehearsal and Performance I
and Repertoire I
Performing Dance Ensemble I
Select one course3
Performing Dance Ensemble II
Performing Dance Ensemble III
Performing Dance Ensemble IV
Subtotal23-35
Restricted Electives List 1 - Depth
Select from the following1-2
Mid-Eastern Dance 3
and Mid-Eastern Dance 4
Flamenco Dance 3
and Flamenco Dance 4
Latin Dance Styles III
African Dance and Drumming III
Restricted Electives List 2 - Breadth
Select four (4) units from at least two (2) different dance styles4
Latin Dance Styles III
Intro To World Dance
Classical Danc of India
Folk Dance
Ballet 1
Ballet 2
Ballet III
Tap 1
Tap 2
Tap III
Mid-Eastern Dance 3
Mid-Eastern Dance 4
Flamenco Dance 3
Flamenco Dance 4
Modern Dance 1
Modern 2
Modern Dance III
Jazz Dance 1
Jazz Dance 2
Jazz Dance III
Contemporary Commercial Dance
Contemporary Commercial Dance 2
Polynesian Dance
Polynesian Dance 2
Total Units28-41
Requirement Units
Program Major Units 28-41
AA General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals. 

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
DANC A116 Latin Dance Styles I 0.5-2
DANC A130 Mid-Eastern Dance 1 0.5-2
DANC A135 Flamenco Dance 1 0.5-2
DANC A138 African Dance and Drumming I 0.5-2
DANC A170 Music for Dancers 2
ANTH A100
Cultural Anthropology
or World Dance and Culture
or World Religion
3
HIST A170
History of the United States to 1876
or History of the United States to 1876 Honors
or History of the United States Since 1876
or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors
3
OCC AA GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units13-19
Semester 2
DANC A147 Flamenco Dance 2 0.5-2
DANC A148 Mid-Eastern Dance 2 0.5-2
DANC A155 Latin Dance Styles II 1
DANC A158 African Dance and Drumming II 1
DANC A201 Rehearsal and Performance I 1
DANC A211
Repertoire I
or Performing Dance Ensemble I
1-4
DANC A205 Dance as a Profession Seminar 2
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
Intermediate Algebra 1
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units13-20
Summer
OCC AA GE AREA D2- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units3
Year 2
Semester 1
DANC A156 Polynesian Dance 1
DANC A218 World Dance Internship I 1
PSCI A180
American Government
or American Government Honors
3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See List 1 on Requirements) 1-2
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See List 2 on Requirements) 2 2
OCC AA GE AREA B (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 3 4
OCC AA GE AREA D3- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15-16
Semester 2
DANC A210 Dance Methodology 3
DANC A219 World Dance Internship II 1
DANC A223
Performing Dance Ensemble II
or Performing Dance Ensemble III
or Performing Dance Ensemble IV
3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See List 2 on Requirements) 2 2
OCC AA GE AREA E1- CHOOSE ONE 4 0.5-4
OCC AA GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 5 3-4
ELECTIVES (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 6 3.5
 Units16-20.5
 Total Units60-78.5