Associate of Arts - Dance

Laney College's Department of Dance offers an Associate Arts degree in Dance that provides an extensive curriculum in dance theory and practice which meets most of the CSU, UC transfer requirements.

This program gives an interdisciplinary concentration to students through dance in the context of a broader education within the Liberal Arts. Students have opportunities in dance composition; performance; production; historical and cultural perspectives; study abroad/global exchange; multimedia forms of expression and other integrating technologies. Completion of the A.A. program prepares students to pursue various careers in the performing arts and, with additional courses, transfer into higher education.

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

• Communication: Students will be able to analyze, write and speak about historical, theoretical and cultural dimensions of multiple dance genres.
• Dance Mechanics: Students will recognize and apply basic anatomical and kinesthetic structure and function for more efficient and sustainable dancing.
• Choreography: Students will develop an articulate individual choreographic voice by expressing themselves creatively through dance composition and performance.
• Musicality: Students will identify, analyze and demonstrate movement as related to musical structure.

Transfer to Post-secondary Performing Arts Program, College and Universities. Dance/Fitness instructor opportunities (private and public dance studios, after school programs, seasonal long and short-term arts programs, gyms, academic arts settings). Choreography and Performance opportunities (dance companies, media/video, performing arts programs, etc.).