LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Dance
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 0118 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005)
This degree program provides solid technique and performance training for both
the transfer and the career student. Because public performance is a critical
element of a dancer's training, the program provides a wide variety of
performance opportunities for its students including fully produced formal
concerts, video dance production, lecture demonstrations, and informal
performances. Student must pass jury proficiency exam and submit a research
paper prior to graduation. For information regarding the jury, please contact
Dance Lead Faculty at 483-1018. The Dance Career option prepares students to
work in such jobs as performer, teacher, and dance studio owner. Not all
courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to
transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any
course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Humanities and Performing Arts Department, Arts and Sciences
Building, Room 225, telephone number (517) 483-1018.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 31 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
DANC 125 Dance Improvisation 2
DANC 126 Choreography 3
DANC 191 Dance History 3
DANC 193 Dance Anatomy 3
HUMS 120 Western Art and Music History 4
MUSC 199 Music Appreciation 2
SOCL 120 Introduction to Sociology 4
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
THEA 110 Introduction to Theatre 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS (See Notes 1 and 2) TOTAL: 37-37.5 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Career OR Transfer (Choose 1 Subchoice) 34-34.5 Credits
Subchoice 2A: Career Requirements 34.5 Credits
Ballet Technique Classes (See Note 4) 10
Modern Technique Classes (See Note 5) 10
Related Professional Technique Classes (See Note 6) 10
Repertory/Performance Classes (See Notes 7 and 8) 4.5
Subchoice 2B: Transfer Requirements 34 Credits
Ballet Technique Classes (See Note 4) 8
Modern Technique Classes (See Note 5) 8
Related Professional Technique Classes (See Note 6) 6
Repertory/Performance Classes (See Notes 7 and 8) 4
English Composition 4
Social Science 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 68
NOTES:
1. Specific dance technique courses must be selected with the guidance of a
dance program advisor. Technique courses can be repeated for credit
until proficiency is achieved.
2. Those students who plan on attending a school in Michigan should include
an additional four-credit course in: 1) Science or Mathematics and 2)
Social Science or Humanities to complete all general education
requirements. See "Transfer Information".
3. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
these Core areas.
4. Choose from DANC courses numbered 101, 111, 201, 211, or 244 (one choice
must be 201 or 211.)
5. Choose from DANC courses numbered 102, 112, 202, or 212 (one choice must
be 202 or 212.)
6. Choose from DANC courses numbered (104, 114 or 204) and (103, 113, 203,
132, 134, 203, or 204.)
7. Repertory/Performance courses may be repeated for credit. Video Dance
Repertory may be repeated a maximum of two (2) times for credit.
8. Choose from DANC courses numbered 161 through 165.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
DANC 125 HUMS 120 DANC 126 Lim. Ch. 1
DANC 193 MUSC 199 DANC 191 Lim. Ch. 2
THEA 110 SOCL 120 SPCH 120
WRIT 121 Lim. Ch. 2 Lim. Ch. 2
Lim. Ch. 2
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