This degree provides students with a foundation in the theory, technique, and the aesthetics of the art of World Dance. This is fulfilled through a comprehensive program of study in a variety of techniques with an emphasis on Mid-Eastern, Flamenco, Latin, Polynesian, Mexican Folkloric, or African (Nigeria/Ghana) dance.  Students will also study choreography, music, and contemporary dance forms. Students will demonstrate proficiency through accurate technical execution, performance skills, research papers, essays, and choreographic works. Program assessment is measured by public performances, program completion, transferability, and periodic program review. Students qualify to pursue a variety of dance-related careers and advanced degree options. 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.

Program Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding and appreciation of World Dance forms and their relevance to the multicultural world we live in.
2. Acquire the dance technical, composition, and performance skills necessary to transfer to a university program or similar advanced dance study program. ASSESSMENT 2: Successful audition and acceptance to a university dance program or similar advanced dance study program. 
3. Implement critical thinking skills and kinesthetic awareness in their observation, analysis, and interpretation of World Dance performances on stage or in media.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education. 

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing

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

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Not offered every year

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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS

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Only offered in Spring

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Student must perform at least once in their time at OCC. 

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Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AA Math Requirement and OCC AA GE AREA A2

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OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage; if requirement is fulfilled, take degree applicable elective units

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Only offered in Fall

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OCC AA GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units