Training
•Bullet: First two years of a four-year dance curriculum
•Bullet: Students enroll in two dance technique courses each semester
•Bullet: Preparation for careers in dance performance, choreography, and dance instruction
•Bullet: Faculty advising each semester to guide specialization and technique progression
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: AAFA degree transfers to 40+ university partners including ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona
•Bullet: Coursework aligned with Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) for seamless transfer
•Bullet: Designed to prepare for selective admission to bachelor-level dance programs
•Bullet: Upon completing a bachelor's degree, additional career paths include dance education, arts administration, and artistic direction
No Audition Required
•Bullet: Open-enrollment community college with no audition required for admission
•Bullet: Free to apply through the Maricopa Community Colleges portal
Diversity & Access
•Bullet: Federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution
•Bullet: Over 70% first-generation college students
•Bullet: Small, personalized class sizes with engaged faculty
