A.F.A. Dance
GCC offers an AFA degree in dance providing an intense program of study for those students wishing to obtain certification, continue on for a baccalaureate or to pursue a professional career in dance. This two-year course of study provides a solid foundation in technique, performance and academic studies. It allows for ease of transfer to the university level as well as providing preparatory training for a professional career. Close personal attention in a professional atmosphere allows the student to grow and to develop those skills necessary for dance related careers.
SPECIAL NOTICE
The GCC Dance Program is currently working in conjunction with Ottawa University to offer a 4 year degree and teaching credential in Dance. This program will allow the student to receive 80 credits at the community college level that will apply toward the degree. The remaining 44 will be taken through Ottawa University with many offered on GCC campus. This degree will be in place by Fall of 2007.
GCC provides
- Close personal attention with highly trained faculty
- Solid technical training in ballet, modern and jazz
- Addition technique courses in world dance styles, tap, hip hop
- Courses in humanities, history, rhythmic theory, choreography and career opportunities and production
- Performing company with opportunities for student choreography
- 2 full concerts per year plus extensive outside and workshop performances
- Performance of innovative new choreography as well as historical repertory
- Yearly guest artists and master teachers of national and international reputation
- Co-sponsor of the Arizona Choreography Competition
- Close working relationships with Arizona professional dance companies
Performance Opportunities
GCC offers a number of performance opportunities for student in both college and professional venues. PHYSICAL GRAFFITI, the student company, is intended for those intermediate to advanced level students who wish to participate in an intense atmosphere of study and plan to major in dance. In addition to on campus concerts, the company performs each fall with Center Dance Ensemble in Phoenix, at the Artists of Promise Gala in spring and in various concerts throughout the state. Admittance is by audition only. Auditions are held twice yearly during the week prior to the start of classes for Fall and Spring semester. Scholarships are available to members of PHYSICAL GRAFFITI.
To provide the student with a variety of experiences, GCC invites numerous guest artists and master teachers throughout the year. Guest artists have included
- Jacques D' Amboise, NYC Ballet Company
- Mikhail Baryshnikov and White Oak Project
- Loretta Livingston
- Mary Fitzgerald
- Germal Barnes, Bill T. Jones Dance Company
- Fran Cohen, Center Dance Ensemble
- Dr. Jennifer Fisher, UC Irvine, LA Times critic
- Odette Blum and other reconstructors from the Dance Notation Bureau
- Members of the companies of Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, Tap Dogs Ballet Arizona, The Lion King, Aida
- GCC students have been guest performers with, Center Dance Ensemble Dance Under the Stars, CA, ASU and U of AZ
Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Dance
35 credits of general education courses:
Global, Cultural and Historical Awareness areas are included in the General Education courses table to the left.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG101, 102 | 6 credits |
| MA 3 | credits |
| CS 3 | credits |
| SG 4 | credits |
| SQ 4 | credits |
| HU 6 | credits |
| SB 6 | credits |
Required Courses
Remaining credits from DAH and DAN prefixes as prescribed by dance advisor. These include additional courses in technique and performance.
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DAH100 (Hu G) | Introduction to Dance |
| DAH201 (Hu G) | World Dance Perspectives |
| BIO160 (SG) | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology |
| DAN221 | Rhythmic Theory |
| DAN264 | Choreography I |
| DAN138, 238 | Dance Seminar I, II |
| DAN280 | Dance Practicum |
| DAN210, 211 | Dance Production I, II |
| DAN150 | Dance Performance |
| Three credits each from: | DAN131, 134, 231, 234 and DAN132, 135, 231, 235 |
| Two credits each from: | DAN133, 136, 233, 236 |
| One credit of: | DAN120 (any module) |
