Dance Specialist Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Dance Specialist provides students an opportunity for a career in dance as a performer, choreographer, or instructor. Unique job opportunities include dance studio instructor, teaching assistant, children’s dance instructor, community and musical theater, and group exercise instructor. Students will gain proficiency in leadership, communication, performance awareness, and artistic techniques. The main goal of the program is to prepare students for employment in dance and theater. Demonstrate proficiency as a dance instructor or performer in one dance form. After completing the 12 unit Certificate of Achievement in Dance Specialist, students are prepared to enter a professional work environment in one or more of the following careers: choreographer, dance studio instructor, dance teaching assistant, children’s dance instructor, performer, and group exercise instructor. There are no prerequisites for enrolling in this certificate program.
Required Core Courses (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 61 | Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| DANC 61H | Honors Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective | 3 units |
| DANC 7 | Choreography | 1 unit |
Technique Classes (6 units)
Choose 6 units of technique classes, 4 units of which are at the Intermediate level or above.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 1 | Ballet – Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC 2 | Ballet – Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| DANC 3 | Ballet – Intermediate | 1 unit |
| DANC 4 | Ballet – Advanced | 1 unit |
| DANC 11 | Jazz Dance – Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC 12 | Jazz Dance – Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| DANC 13 | Jazz Dance – Intermediate | 1 unit |
| DANC 14 | Jazz Dance – Advanced | 1 unit |
| DANC 21 | Modern Dance – Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC 22 | Modern Dance – Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| DANC 23 | Modern Dance – Intermediate | 1 unit |
| DANC 24 | Modern Dance – Advanced | 1 unit |
| DANC 41 | Ballroom and Latin Dance – Beginning | 1 unit |
| DANC 42 | Ballroom and Latin Dance – Intermediate | 1 unit |
| DANC 43 | Ballroom Dance – Advanced | 1 unit |
| DANC 51A | The Flamenco Dance of Spain – Beginning | 1 unit |
| DANC 51B | The Flamenco Dance of Spain – Intermediate | 1 unit |
Electives (2 units)
Choose 2 units from the following courses.
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 6 | Dance Intensive | 1 unit |
| DANC 8 | Rehearsal and Performance in Dance | 1 unit |
| DANC 60 | Studio Dance Production | 1 unit |
Total Certificate Units: 12 units