The World Dance Program prepares the student for employment in the field of dance and dance-related professions. Both the degree and the certificate are designed as career/technical programs which provides students with the basic skills necessary for involvement in community dance activities, such as teaching in recreation centers, community centers and private studios; or performing or choreographing for community events. This degree and certificate also prepares dancers for the entertainment industry such as theme parks (Disney, Knotts Berry Farm, Legoland, Seaworld, Wild Animal Park), the music industry, as back-up dancers for musical artists, and a range of professional theatrical dance opportunities. Transfer students should consult the four-year college or university catalog for specific requirements or see a Palomar College counselor.
10-12 annually.
Students will have a diverse dance education which will make them more prepared and marketable to enter the dance/entertainment industry work force. Courses are designed to introduce broad based concepts in World Dance cultures and will have both choreography and performance experiences outside of the technique requirements. The majority of these courses are also articulated with the CSU and UC systems. Upon completion of this degree students will be able to: Appreciate dance in a variety of different genres; Identify and execute movement in a variety of different genres; Observe and critically analyze dance in a variety of different genres; Perform in a variety of different genres; Negotiate professional performance situations; Understand and basics of the craft of choreography; Negotiate and understand how to work in a professional rehearsal setting Students will have experiences within the program to foster creative and analytical thinking skills. These courses build to create a well-rounded dancer who is comfortable in a variety of dance genres, has a professional work-ethic, and can negotiate a variety of professional dance and academic situations.
The certificate in World Dance requires a min of 17.5 and max of 19.2 units and takes 4 semesters to complete. The AA requires 60 units and 4 semesters for completion.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNCE 149 | Afro-Cuban/Brazilian | 1 | Y1/S1 |
| DNCE 161 | Teaching Methods | 3 | Y1/S2 |
| DNCE 101 | Survey of World Dance | 3 | Y1/S1 |
| DNCE 165 | Production Management | 2 | Y2/S2 |
| DNCE 151 | Latin Social Dance | 1 | Y1/S1 |
| DNCE 152 | Latin Social II | 1 | Y1/S2 |
| DNCE 150 | Afro/Cuban Brazilian II | 1 | Y1/S2 |
| DNCE 158 | Hawaiian/Tahitian | .5 | Y2/S1 |
| DNCE 153 | Capoeira | .5-1 | Y1/S1 |
| DNCE 148 | Afro/Cuban Brazilian Drum and Dance Ensemble Production I | 1 | Y2/S1 |
| DNCE Multiple Options | Capoeira or Hawaiian and Tahitian | 1 | YS/S2 |
| DNCE 137 | Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Drumming | 1 | YS/S1 |
| DNCE 248 | Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Drum and Dance Ensemble Production II | 1 | Y2/S2 |
| Multiple Options | Elective | 1-3 | Y1/S2 |
| DNCE 145 | Choreography I | 3 | Y2/S1 |
| DNCE 280 | Student Choreography Production | 2 | Y2/S1 |
Jesse Lopez · 06/10/21
San Diego Miramar College supports the program modification.
Monica Romero · 06/10/21
As a proxy for Tina Recalde: Mesa supports program modifications, though the details of the modification are unclear.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 06/09/21
Grossmont supports.
Larry McLemore · 06/08/21
Cuyamaca supports modification.
Dr. Al Taccone · 06/02/21
MiraCosta College approves of this program modification. Also recommends, based on COE caution, that region colleges do not submit new like program(s). LMI is extremely weak.
Tina Ngo Bartel · 06/01/21
Palomar College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE does not recommend developing a *new* program for these occupations because 1) a low number of annual job openings exist; 2) entry-level wages are below the living wage; 3) an oversupply exists for this occupation; and 4) several institutions provide training for these occupations, including, but not limited to, non-community-college providers such as the Culture Shock Dance Center, San Diego Danceworks, and Malashock. However, because this is a program modification, the COE defers to the region.
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