Training
•Bullet: 25-unit major within the 60-unit Associate of Science degree, combining advanced dance technique, choreography, production, history, and interdisciplinary electives
•Bullet: Required study includes Ballet Technique III, Modern Dance Technique III, Jazz Performance Skills, Salsa, Hip-Hop II, Choreography, and Jazz Dance Technique III
•Bullet: Electives can add theatre, voice, music, visual art, injury prevention, yoga, and Pilates
•Bullet: The Associate of Science degree is granted upon completing the major units plus GCC General Education or Cal-GETC coursework, at least 12 units completed at GCC, and a 2.0 GPA across the required 60 semester units
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Production coursework includes faculty repertoire or student choreography and connects technique training to rehearsal and performance practice
Professional Development
•Bullet: Designed for transfer to four-year dance programs or auditions for commercial, company, and choreographic work
•Bullet: Builds technical alignment, coordination, dance vocabulary, and historical and cultural understanding