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