Overview
The Associate in Arts in Dance is intended for students who plan to enter the workforce
as a choreographer, teacher or performing artist. Dance as an academic discipline
focuses on dance as a performing art, as well as its social functions in other areas,
including education, health, cultural studies, art, history, and the science of human
movement. This degree provides an educational and practical foundation for students
pursuing a professional career in dance. It is designed to create avenues toward further
study in educational dance, intermediate to advanced technique, choreography, and
dance performance. The Associate Degree in Dance will prepare students to gain entry
level employment with private dance studios, charter schools and recreational programs
with a dance emphasis. Career opportunities also exist in highly competitive professional
dance companies, amusement parks, commercial dance, and teaching. There are choreography
opportunities with dance and theatre companies. Students should be aware that career
opportunities in dance performance related fields are highly competitive.
