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Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

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Dance

Music performance

Music technology

Theatre

Composition & music studies

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AA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Performance & Productions

Multiple performance opportunities each semester in formal and informal settings

Masterclasses with renowned guest artists including Disney professionals

Participation in the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference

Professional Development

Training for both dancers and non-dancers entering the classroom, studio, and stage

Community engagement through outreach events and collaborative projects

Focus on collaborative exploration, dedicated practice, and purposeful creativity

Degree Flexibility

Associate degree prepares students for employment, career advancement, or university transfer

Dance Certificate of Achievement (COA) also available

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

25%

Enrollment

15.7K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,388

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,884

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$21,235

Before aid

Average net price

$14,379

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · riohondo.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:21 PM

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance opportunities each semester in formal and informal settings

Masterclasses with renowned guest artists including Disney professionals

Participation in the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference

Professional Development

Training for both dancers and non-dancers entering the classroom, studio, and stage

Community engagement through outreach events and collaborative projects

Focus on collaborative exploration, dedicated practice, and purposeful creativity

Degree Flexibility

Associate degree prepares students for employment, career advancement, or university transfer

Dance Certificate of Achievement (COA) also available

Program Highlights

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance opportunities each semester in formal and informal settings

Masterclasses with renowned guest artists including Disney professionals

Participation in the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference

Professional Development

Training for both dancers and non-dancers entering the classroom, studio, and stage

Community engagement through outreach events and collaborative projects

Focus on collaborative exploration, dedicated practice, and purposeful creativity

Degree Flexibility

Associate degree prepares students for employment, career advancement, or university transfer

Dance Certificate of Achievement (COA) also available

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Good to Know

Enrollment

Apply to Rio Hondo College through the Apply Now link on the program page

Contact the Student Success Team or a counselor for program planning and registration guidance

Contact

Dr. Alyson Cartagena — acartagena@riohondo.edu

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No program audition or interview is listed for admission to the AA degree

Students apply to Rio Hondo College first, then register for program coursework

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

25%

Enrollment

15.7K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,388

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$9,884

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$21,235

Before aid

Average net price

$14,379

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · riohondo.edu College Scorecard

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance opportunities each semester in formal and informal settings

Masterclasses with renowned guest artists including Disney professionals

Participation in the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference

Professional Development

Training for both dancers and non-dancers entering the classroom, studio, and stage

Community engagement through outreach events and collaborative projects

Focus on collaborative exploration, dedicated practice, and purposeful creativity

Degree Flexibility

Associate degree prepares students for employment, career advancement, or university transfer

Dance Certificate of Achievement (COA) also available

Updated Aug 27, 9:21 PM

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