The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Dance Performance and Technology degree is designed for students who plan to enter the field of dance as performers, choreographers, teachers, and multimedia technicians. The program provides classes in dance theory, performance, production, multimedia and the application of video and computer technology to dance. Students are offered the opportunity to demonstrate this knowledge by producing a short dance performance focusing on dance and camera techniques, lighting design, sound design, choreography for camera and non-linear editing techniques. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Dance Performance and Technology is also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
P/Z classes do not apply to the degree.
Students must enroll in three of the following styles of technique each semester: Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop.
Students must attain a level 4 in the following styles of technique before they can graduate: Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate technical proficiency by incorporating kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement in various dance styles.
- Apply and analyze artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing.
- Correlate historical and cultural knowledge of various dance styles and approaches to movement practices and performance.
- Use critical and creative thinking skills in the composition of one or more of the following: music, digital art, lighting design, dance for the camera and choreography.
- Critically analyze and evaluate choreography, technique, and performance and be able to communicate feedback using thoughtful written and oral dialogue.
- Integrate choreography with production elements in professional-level dance performance.
- Practice self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal skills in group communication and collaboration.
- Synthesize the process of learning and the role of personal motivation to set and achieve educational goals.
- Engage in dance career exploration and develop skills and materials for self promotion and employment.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance.
- Use dance to encourage civic and community engagement.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Choreographers
$46,921 Show expanded career information for Choreographers
Dancers
$47,646 Show expanded career information for Dancers
Film and Video Editors
$58,834 Show expanded career information for Film and Video Editors
Lighting Technicians
$70,862 Show expanded career information for Lighting Technicians
Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
$19,030 Show expanded career information for Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists
Producers and Directors
$55,091 Show expanded career information for Producers and Directors
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
$45,858 Show expanded career information for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Sound Engineering Technicians
$52,363 Show expanded career information for Sound Engineering Technicians
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
$46,858 Show expanded career information for Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN191 | Viewing Dance | Critical course | 1 | ||
| DAN170 | Dance Kinesiology | Critical course | 3 | ||
| DAH190 | Discovering Dance Careers | Critical course | 1 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course See list of Technique Courses below | 1–2 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255 | Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV | Performance Courses maybe completed in term 1, 2, 3, or 4 for a total of 1-2 credits per the pathway. | 0–1 | ||
| MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146 | College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics with Review or College Mathematics with Review | OR Satisfactory completion of higher level math course | MA | 3–6 | |
| AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 0–3 | |||
| DAH201 or DAH250 or DAH255 | World Dance Studies or Dance in Popular Culture or Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture | G, HU or C, HU or C, HU, L | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN210 | Dance Production I | Critical course | 3 | ||
| DAN272 | Dance Technology | Critical course | 3 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255 | Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV | Performance Courses maybe completed in term 1, 2, 3, or 4 for a total of 1-2 credits per the pathway. | 0–1 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN221 | Rhythmic Awareness I | Critical course | 3 | ||
| DAN264 | Choreography I | Critical course | 3 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255 | Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV | Performance Courses maybe completed in term 1, 2, 3, or 4 for a total of 1-2 credits per the pathway. | 0–1 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| COM110 or COM225 | Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking | SB or L | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN280 | Dance Practicum | 2 | |||
| DAN282AA or DAN298AA | Service-Learning Experience in Dance or Special Projects | 1 | |||
| DAN192 | Digital Music for Dancers | 1 | |||
| DAN193 | Professional Promotion for Dancers | 1 | |||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| Technique Course Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| Technique Course | Technique Course | Critical course | 1–2 | ||
| DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255 | Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV | Performance Courses maybe completed in term 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 for a total of 1-2 credits per the pathway. | 1 | ||
| BIO160 or BIO201 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | C, SB | 3 |
Technique Courses
Students must enroll in three of the following four styles of technique courses each semester to complete 14-20 credits. Students must attain a Level IV in the following styles of technique before they can graduate.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAN131 | Ballet I | 1 | |||
| DAN134 | Ballet II | 1 | |||
| DAN231 | Ballet III | 1 | |||
| DAN231AA | Ballet III: Intensive | 2 | |||
| DAN234AA | Ballet IV: Intensive | 2 | |||
| DAN132 | Modern Dance I | 1 | |||
| DAN135 | Modern Dance II | 1 | |||
| DAN232 | Modern Dance III | 1 | |||
| DAN232AA | Modern Dance III: Intensive | 2 | |||
| DAN235AA | Modern Dance IV: Intensive | 2 | |||
| DAN102AA | Hip Hop I | 1 | |||
| DAN102AB | Hip Hop II | 1 | |||
| DAN202AA | Hip Hop III | 1 | |||
| DAN202AB | Hip Hop IV | 1 | |||
| DAN133 | Jazz Dance I | 1 | |||
| DAN136 | Jazz Dance II | 1 | |||
| DAN233 | Jazz Dance III | 1 | |||
| DAN236 | Jazz Dance IV | 1 |
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Applied Science in Dance Performance and Technology (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=172191).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.