The Dance Specialist Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of a total of 18 semester units and is designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary for the following careers: dance studio instructor, dance teaching assistant, choreographer, and performer. This certificate will prepare the student to successfully teach dance in a privately-owned dance studio, a health club, YMCA, theater setting, or as a dance assistant in an academic and/or religious institution. Through this certificate program, students gain proficiency in leadership, communication, performance awareness, and artistic techniques. There are no prerequisites for enrolling in this certificate program, but placement within each technique class will be based upon an audition prior to entrance in the program.
Choreography & History (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC007 | Choreography | 1 unit |
| Select one DANC061 DANC061H | Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective Honors Dance in America: A Cultural Perspective | 3 units 3 units |
Specific Technique: 4 units of must be at the Intermediate level or above (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC001 | Ballet: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC002 | Ballet: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| DANC003 | Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| DANC004 | Ballet: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| DANC011 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC012 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| DANC013 | Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| DANC014 | Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| DANC021 | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC022 | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| DANC023 | Modern Dance: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| DANC024 | Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| DANC031 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 1 | 1 unit |
| DANC032 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 2 | 1 unit |
| DANC033 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate Level 3 | 1 unit |
| DANC034 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit |
| DANC041 | Ballroom and Latin Dance: Beginning | 1 unit |
| DANC042 | Ballroom and Latin Dance: Intermediate | 1 unit |
| DANC043 | Ballroom and Latin Dance: Advanced | 1 unit |
| DANC044 | Lindy Hop & Swing | 1 unit |
| DANC051A | World Dance: Flamenco of Spain, Beginning | 1 unit |
| DANC051B | World Dance: Flamenco of Spain, Intermediate | 1 unit |
Studio / Production (2 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC005 | Dance Workshop | 1 unit |
| DANC006 | Dance Intensive | 1 unit |
| DANC008 | Rehearsal and Performance in Dance | 1 unit |
| DANC060 | Studio Dance Production | 1 unit |
Total Certificate Units: 18 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the major requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better for all required courses.