Training
•Comprehensive dance training in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and world dance forms
•Emphasis on bodily alignment, strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, and stamina
•Coursework covers dance technique, choreographic methods, theory, and performance
Performance & Productions
•Students perform in departmental dance concerts and campus events
•Practical experience in choreography and production
Professional Development
•Located in Lancaster, CA — serving the Antelope Valley community
•Hispanic-Serving Institution with accessible, affordable training
•Accredited by ACCJC/WASC with reaffirmation completed Spring 2024
Degree Flexibility
•Associate in Arts in Dance designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution
•Professional preparation courses aligned with CSU/UC transfer requirements
•Transfer articulation available via ASSIST.org