Dance Studies/Dance Performance, A.S.

Location(s): Palatka Campus

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Program Code: 2513

Theater and Entertainment Technology

This progressive dance program consists of a well-balanced curriculum in ballet and contemporary dance disciplines. Upon graduation, the student is prepared for continued dance studies at a four-year college or university or current career choices in professional dance companies as well as the entertainment field.

For additional information, visit our website at SJRstate.edu/floarts-programs or call (386) 312-4300.

General Education Courses (15 Credit Hours)

ENC 1101 - Composition I Credits: 3 +
General Education Core Humanities Credits: 3 *
General Education Core Mathematics Credits: 3 *
General Education Core Natural Science Credits: 3 *

Choose one of the following Social Science courses:

AMH 2010 - United States History to 1877 Credits: 3
OR
AMH 2020 - United States History since 1877 Credits: 3
OR
POS 1041 - United States Federal Government Credits: 3

Foundation (22 Credit Hours)

DAA 1204 - Ballet I Credits: 2
DAA 1205 - Ballet II Credits: 2 +
DAA 2206 - Ballet III Credits: 2 +
DAA 2207 - Ballet IV Credits: 2 +
DAA 1104 - Contemporary Dance I Credits: 2
DAA 1105 - Contemporary Dance II Credits: 2 +
DAA 2106 - Contemporary Dance III Credits: 2 +
DAA 2107 - Contemporary Dance IV Credits: 2 +
DAA 1680 - Dance Ensemble I Credits: 1 (Repeat for Credit)
DAA 1681 - Dance Ensemble II Credits: 1 (Repeat for Credit) +
DAN 2600 - Music for Dance Credits: 2

Specialization (15 Credit Hours)

DAA 2504 - Jazz Dance I Credits: 2
DAA 2505 - Jazz Dance II Credits: 2 +
DAA 2250 - Partnering Credits: 2 +
DAA 2610 - Dance Composition and Improvisation I Credits: 2
DAA 2611 - Dance Composition and Improvisation II Credits: 2 +
DAA 2750 - Dance Conditioning Credits: 2
DAN 2100 - Survey of Dance Credits: 3

Dance Electives (8 Credit Hours)

DAA 2220 - Pointe Technique Credits: 2
OR
DAA 2230 - Men’s Technique Credits: 2
DAA 2393C - World Dance Credits: 2
DAA 2521 - Tap Dance I Credits: 2
DAA 2544 - Musical Theater Dance Styles Credits: 1 +
DAA 2570 - Musical Theater Jazz Credits: 1 +
DAA 2661 - Contemporary Repertory Credits: 2 +
DAA 2670 - Ballet Repertory Credits: 2
DAA 2743 - Pilates Body Conditioning Credits: 2 +
DAA 2933 - Special Topics in Dance Credits: 1 to 3 - variable
TPA 1200 - Introduction to Production/Design Credits: 3

Required Total Credit Hours: 60

* Refer to A.S. degree general education core requirements .
+ Qualifying placement score or prerequisite course may be required. See course descriptions in catalog.
Students who wish to complete the Associate in Arts degree (in addition to an Associate in Science degree) should refer to the Associate in Arts degree section of the Catalog/Student Handbook for required additional general education courses.