The dance program offers training courses for both beginning and advanced students
in the areas of ballet, modern, and jazz. The emphasis is on technique, choreography,
and extensive performance opportunities.Students will be able transfer to a four-year
institution, and will acquire the core skills necessary for lower-division bachelors
dance degree requirements.
The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Dance will:
Demonstrate proficiency in two of the following dance styles modern, ballet, and jazz.
Exhibit accomplished technique in tap and hip hop dance.
Demonstrate competency through public performances.
Develop an informed viewpoint of dance as an art form.
Demonstrate choreographic skills including supervisory and effective communicative abilities.
Program Requirements
A major of 29 units is required for the certificate. Demonstrated proficiency in two
out of the three dance forms is required for the certificate. Required core courses
(19 units):
Allan Hancock College provides quality educational opportunities that enhance student learning and the creative, intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community.
