Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance

The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Dance provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to specialize in dance. With an associate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, dance performance, choreography, and dance instruction. Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, students may pursue additional careers including dance education at the secondary level, arts administration, artistic direction, and dance science specialties. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue additional careers including dance education at the post-secondary level and dance therapy.

Details

Field of Interest

Visual and Performing Arts

Degree Type

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA)

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8312

Total credits required

60-64

Catalog Year

2026-2027

Effective Term

Fall 2025

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

Students are expected to meet with a residential dance faculty member for advising each semester prior to enrollment for the following semester. Consult with your faculty advisor to determine which specializations are available at your college.
Students should enroll in two DAN technique courses each semester.
Enrollment in some courses may require an audition and/or permission of the instructor.
All applicable DAN technique courses may be repeated for credit. Pass/No Credit courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.

Refer to the MCCCD University Transfer Partner website for more information.: ASU , NAU , U of A

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

What You'll Learn

Incorporate body awareness and sound kinesthetic and somatic principles of movement to achieve technical proficiency in dance.
Demonstrate artistic elements including intention, movement quality, breath, connection, phrasing, self-awareness, and musicality while performing.
Synthesize knowledge of historical and cultural contexts to connect dance theory and practice.
Create choreography using artistic elements including space, time, and energy.
Assess choreography, technique, and performance to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback.
Develop dance performances that integrate relevant choreographic, production, and other creative and community elements.
Practice interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with others.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior appropriate to the field of dance.
Develop skills, materials, and a plan for achieving educational and career goals in the field of dance.

Career Statistics

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

$66,570

Choreographers

$55,780

Dancers

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$55,180

Self-Enrichment Teachers

$48,240

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance
Transfer Plan 2: Contemporary Concert Dance (GCC)
Transfer Plan 7: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (GCC)

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
Students pursuing an Associate for transfer to a university or a MCCCD bachelor's degree should note the following changes to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements, effective Catalog Years 2026-27 and beyond. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to assess whether transitioning to the Reimagined AGEC requirements aligns with educational goals and to ensure completion of all graduation requirements. Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will include: Oral Communication [OCM] (3 Credits) Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] (3 Credits) Institutions in the Americas [IAM] (3 Credits) Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include: Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] (3 Credits) Computers/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3-5 Credits) Cultural, Global, and Historical Awareness Areas [C, G, H] (0-3 Credits) Subject Options -AGEC-S only (8 Credits) For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage.

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAN150	Dance Performance I	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.			1
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics	Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+.	OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix except MAT206	QNR	3–6
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Plan Elective	Plan Course Electives				3–6
DAH100	Introduction to Dance in the United States			AHM, HU	3
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, DAN234, and DAN237 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, and DAN235 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAH100	Introduction to Dance in the United States			AHM, HU	3
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, and DAN234 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, and DAN235 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
DAH100	Introduction to Dance in the United States			AHM, HU	3
DAH100	Introduction to Dance in the United States			AHM, HU	3
DAN133	Jazz Dance I				1
DAN190	Discovering Dance Careers				1
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN234, DAN234AA for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1–2
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN235, DAN235AA for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1–2
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
DAH100 or DAH201 or DAN221	Introduction to Dance in the United States or Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts or Rhythmic Awareness I		DAN221 recommended.	AHM, HU or G, HU or None	3
Dance Technique (Core)	Dance Technique (Core)		Select eight courses for a total of eight (8) credits from two of the following dance forms: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, or Tap. Students must achieve Level III competency in the two forms selected. Hip Hop: DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 Musical Theater: DAN129, DAN130, DAN229, DAN230 Jazz: DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 Tap Dance: DAN140, DAN145, DAN240, DAN245		2
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAH100	Introduction to Dance in the United States			AHM, HU	3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one course from DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		1
Jazz	Dance Technique (Jazz)		Select three courses from DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Core	Dance Technique (Core)		Select three courses from Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, or Tap Dance for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. Hip Hop: DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 Musical Theatre: DAN129, DAN130, DAN229, DAN230 Tap Dance: DAN140, DAN145, DAN240, DAN245		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAH100	Introduction to Dance in the United States			AHM, HU	3
DAN141	Dance Workshop				1
DAN132	Modern Dance I				1
DAN170	Dance Kinesiology				3
Hip Hop	Dance Technique (Hip Hop)		Select three courses from DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Jazz	Dance Technique (Jazz)		Select three courses from DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits		1–2

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
DAH201	Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts			G, HU	3
DAN264	Choreography I				3
SCB	Social and Behavioral Sciences		Recommend CPD102AH for Transfer Plan 3 Recommend EDU222 for Transfer Plan 5 and Transfer Plan 9	SCB	3
Plan Elective	Plan Course Electives				3–6
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, DAN234, and DAN237 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		1
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, and DAN235 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAH250 or DAH255	Dance in Popular Culture or Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.		AHM, C, HU or C, HU, L	3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		1
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, and DAN234 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, and DAN235 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
DAH250	Dance in Popular Culture			AHM, C, HU	3
DAN141	Dance Workshop				1
DAN131	Ballet I				1
DAN132	Modern Dance I				1
DAH255	Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.		C, HU, L	3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits		1
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select two courses from DAN131, DAN134, and DAN231 for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select two courses from DAN132, DAN135, and DAN232 for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
DAN136	Jazz Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.			1
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one course from DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 for a total of one (1) credit.		1
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN234, DAN234AA for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1–2
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN235, DAN235AA for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1–2
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one course from DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		1
Dance Technique (Core)	Dance Technique (Core)		Select eight courses for a total of eight (8) credits from two of the following dance forms: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, or Tap. Students must achieve Level III competency in the two forms selected. Hip Hop: DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 Musical Theater: DAN129, DAN130, DAN229, DAN230 Jazz: DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 Tap Dance: DAN140, DAN145, DAN240, DAN245		2
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAH250	Dance in Popular Culture			AHM, C, HU	3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one course from DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		0–1
Jazz	Dance Technique (Jazz)		Select three courses from DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Core	Dance Technique (Core)		Select three courses from Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, or Tap Dance for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. Hip Hop: DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 Musical Theatre: DAN129, DAN130, DAN229, DAN230 Tap Dance: DAN140, DAN145, DAN240, DAN245		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAH201	Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts			G, HU	3
DAN102	Hip Hop I				1
DAN133	Jazz Dance I				1
DAN190	Discovering Dance Careers				1
Hip Hop	Dance Technique (Hip Hop)		Select three courses from DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Jazz	Dance Technique (Jazz)		Select three courses from DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits		1–2

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
DAH250 or DAH255	Dance in Popular Culture or Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.	Recommend DAH250 for Transfer Plan 5, 8, and 9	AHM, C, HU or C, HU, L	3
IAM	Institutions of the Americas			IAM	3
BIO160 or BIO201++	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156++, or BIO181++, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.		NSI, SQ or NSI, SG	4
Plan Elective	Plan Course Electives				3–6
DAN265	Choreography II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN264 or permission of Instructor.			3
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, DAN234, and DAN237 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		0–1
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, and DAN235 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAN170	Dance Kinesiology				3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		0–1
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, and DAN234 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, and DAN235 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
DAN170	Dance Kinesiology				3
DAN155	Dance Performance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.			1
DAN134	Ballet II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor.			1
DAN135	Modern Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor.			1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
DAN190 or DAN298AA or DAN298AB or DAN298AC	Discovering Dance Careers or Special Projects or Special Projects or Special Projects	No requisites or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.			1–3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits		0–1
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select two courses from DAN131, DAN134, and DAN231 for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select two courses from DAN132, DAN135, and DAN232 for a total of two (2) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select coursework for a total of one (1) to two (2) credits:		1
DAN170	Dance Kinesiology				3
Ballet	Dance Technique (Ballet)		Select three courses from DAN131, DAN134, DAN231, DAN231AA, DAN234, DAN234AA for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1–2
Modern Dance	Dance Technique (Modern Dance)		Select three courses from DAN132, DAN135, DAN232, DAN232AA, DAN235, DAN235AA for a total of three (3) to six (6) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1–2
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
DAN265	Choreography II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN264 or permission of Instructor.			3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one course from DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		0–1
Dance Technique (Core)	Dance Technique (Core)		Select eight courses for a total of eight (8) credits from two of the following dance forms: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, or Tap. Students must achieve Level III competency in the two forms selected. Hip Hop: DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 Musical Theater: DAN129, DAN130, DAN229, DAN230 Jazz: DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 Tap Dance: DAN140, DAN145, DAN240, DAN245		2
Dance Technique (Core)	Dance Technique (Core)		Select eight courses for a total of eight (8) credits from two of the following dance forms: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, or Tap. Students must achieve Level III competency in the two forms selected. Hip Hop: DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 Musical Theater: DAN129, DAN130, DAN229, DAN230 Jazz: DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 Tap Dance: DAN140, DAN145, DAN240, DAN245		2
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAH255	Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107.		C, HU, L	3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one course from DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		0–1
Jazz	Dance Technique (Jazz)		Select three courses from DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Core	Dance Technique (Core)		Select three courses from Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, or Tap Dance for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit. Hip Hop: DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 Musical Theatre: DAN129, DAN130, DAN229, DAN230 Tap Dance: DAN140, DAN145, DAN240, DAN245		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAN155	Dance Performance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.			1
DAN103	Hip Hop II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN102 or permission of Instructor.			1
DAN136	Jazz Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.			1
DAN150 or DAN155 or DAN250 or DAN255	Dance Performance I or Dance Performance II or Dance Performance III or Dance Performance IV	Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.			1
Hip Hop	Dance Technique (Hip Hop)		Select three courses from DAN102, DAN103, DAN202, DAN203 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Jazz	Dance Technique (Jazz)		Select three courses from DAN133, DAN136, DAN233, DAN236 for a total of three (3) credits. Courses may be repeated for credit.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits		1–2

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
OCM	Oral Communication			OCM	3
NSI	Natural Sciences			NSI	4
SCB	Social and Behavioral Sciences			SCB	3
DAN280	Dance Practicum	Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.			2
Plan Elective	Plan Course Electives				3–6
DAN231 or DAN234 or DAN237	Ballet III or Ballet IV or Ballet Pointe I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: DAN231 or DAN234.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet.		1
DAN232 or DAN235	Modern Dance III or Modern Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern.		1
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		0–1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		0–1
DAN231 or DAN234	Ballet III or Ballet IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet.		1
DAN232 or DAN235	Modern Dance III or Modern Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
DAN231	Ballet III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.			1
DAN232	Modern Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.			1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
DAN265	Choreography II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN264 or permission of Instructor.			3
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one to three courses from DAN155, DAN250, and DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits		0–1
DAN231 or DAN234	Ballet III or Ballet IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor.			1
DAN232 or DAN235	Modern Dance III or Modern Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor.			1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				0–1
DAN294	Teaching Dance In Secondary Education	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in BIO160, DAN231, DAN232, DAN233, and DAN264), or permission of Instructor.			3
DAN231 or DAN231AA or DAN234 or DAN234AA	Ballet III or Ballet III: Intensive or Ballet IV or Ballet IV: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231AA or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Ballet.		1–2
DAN232 or DAN232AA or DAN235 or DAN235AA	Modern Dance III or Modern Dance III: Intensive or Modern Dance IV or Modern Dance IV: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232AA or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Modern.		1–2
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)				1
Dance Performance	Dance Performance		Select one course from DAN150, DAN155, DAN250, DAN255 for a total of one (1) to three (3) credits.		0–1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAN170	Dance Kinesiology				3
DAN233 or DAN236	Jazz Dance III or Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Jazz.		1
DAN202 or DAN203 or DAN229 or DAN230 or DAN240 or DAN245	Hip Hop III or Hip Hop IV or Musical Theatre Dance III or Musical Theatre Dance IV or Tap Dance III or Tap Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, or Tap.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) credits		1
DAN170	Dance Kinesiology				3
DAN202	Hip Hop III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor.			1
DAN233	Jazz Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.			1
DAN294	Teaching Dance In Secondary Education	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in BIO160, DAN231, DAN232, DAN233, and DAN264), or permission of Instructor.			3
DAN202 or DAN203	Hip Hop III or Hip Hop IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Hip Hop.		1
DAN233 or DAN236	Jazz Dance III or Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.	Select one course to attain a minimum of Level III competency in Jazz.		1
Additional	Dance Technique (Additional)		Select four courses from Dance Technique (Additional) for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits		1–2

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
DAN102	Hip Hop I		Select four courses for a total of four (4) credits.	1
DAN103	Hip Hop II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN102 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN106AA	Latin I			1
DAN129	Musical Theatre Dance I			1
DAN130	Musical Theatre Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN131	Ballet I			1
DAN132	Modern Dance I			1
DAN133	Jazz Dance I			1
DAN134	Ballet II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN135	Modern Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN136	Jazz Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN140	Tap Dance I			1
DAN145	Tap Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN202	Hip Hop III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN203	Hip Hop IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN229	Musical Theatre Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN230	Musical Theatre Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN231	Ballet III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN232	Modern Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN233	Jazz Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN234	Ballet IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN235	Modern Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN236	Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN237	Ballet Pointe I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: DAN231 or DAN234.		1
DAN240	Tap Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN245	Tap Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN102	Hip Hop I		Select four courses for a total of four (4) credits.	1
DAN103	Hip Hop II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN102 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN129	Musical Theatre Dance I			1
DAN130	Musical Theatre Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN133	Jazz Dance I			1
DAN136	Jazz Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN140	Tap Dance I			1
DAN145	Tap Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN202	Hip Hop III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN203	Hip Hop IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN229	Musical Theatre Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN230	Musical Theatre Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN233	Jazz Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN236	Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN240	Tap Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN245	Tap Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN102	Hip Hop I		Select two courses for a total of two (2) credits	1
DAN103	Hip Hop II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN102 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN129	Musical Theatre Dance I			1
DAN130	Musical Theatre Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN133	Jazz Dance I			1
DAN136	Jazz Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN140	Tap Dance I			1
DAN145	Tap Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN202	Hip Hop III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN203	Hip Hop IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN229	Musical Theatre Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN230	Musical Theatre Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN233	Jazz Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN236	Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN240	Tap Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN245	Tap Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN101AA	Social Dance: Ballroom		Select coursework for a total of one (1) to two (2) credits	1
DAN101AB	Social Dance: Swing			1
DAN101AC	Social Dance: Latin			1
DAN101AE	Social Dance: Tango			1
DAN233	Jazz Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN236	Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN290AA	Dance Conservatory I			1
DAN290AB	Dance Conservatory I			2
DAN102	Hip Hop I		Select four courses for a total of four (4) credits.	1
DAN103	Hip Hop II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN102 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN133	Jazz Dance I			1
DAN136	Jazz Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN202	Hip Hop III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN203	Hip Hop IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN233	Jazz Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN236	Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN102	Hip Hop I		Select four courses for a total of four (4) credits	1
DAN103	Hip Hop II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN102 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN129	Musical Theatre Dance I			1
DAN130	Musical Theatre Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN131	Ballet I			1
DAN132	Modern Dance I			1
DAN133	Jazz Dance I			1
DAN134	Ballet II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN135	Modern Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN136	Jazz Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN133 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN140	Tap Dance I			1
DAN145	Tap Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN202	Hip Hop III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN103 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN203	Hip Hop IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN202 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN229	Musical Theatre Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN230	Musical Theatre Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN231	Ballet III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN232	Modern Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN233	Jazz Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN136 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN234	Ballet IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN235	Modern Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN236	Jazz Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN233 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN237	Ballet Pointe I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: DAN231 or DAN234.		1
DAN240	Tap Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN245	Tap Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN131	Ballet I		Select four courses for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits.	1
DAN132	Modern Dance I			1
DAN134	Ballet II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN135	Modern Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN231	Ballet III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN232	Modern Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN234	Ballet IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN235	Modern Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN129 or DAN130 or DAN131 or DAN132 or DAN134 or DAN135 or DAN140 or DAN145 or DAN229 or DAN230 or DAN231 or DAN232 or DAN234 or DAN235 or DAN240 or DAN245	Musical Theatre Dance I or Musical Theatre Dance II or Ballet I or Modern Dance I or Ballet II or Modern Dance II or Tap Dance I or Tap Dance II or Musical Theatre Dance III or Musical Theatre Dance IV or Ballet III or Modern Dance III or Ballet IV or Modern Dance IV or Tap Dance III or Tap Dance IV	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN129 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN140 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN130 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN229 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN145 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN240 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN131	Ballet I		Select four courses for a total of four (4) to eight (8) credits	1
DAN132	Modern Dance I			1
DAN134	Ballet II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN131 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN135	Modern Dance II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN132 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN231	Ballet III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN231AA	Ballet III: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN134 or permission of Instructor.		2
DAN232	Modern Dance III	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN232AA	Modern Dance III: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN135 or permission of Instructor.		2
DAN234	Ballet IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN234AA	Ballet IV: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN231AA or permission of Instructor.		2
DAN235	Modern Dance IV	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232 or permission of Instructor.		1
DAN235AA	Modern Dance IV: Intensive	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN232AA or permission of Instructor.		2

General Electives

Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

Recommended for Transfer Plan 3: Contemporary Concert Dance (MCC) or Transfer Plan 8: Jazz and Related Diasporic Forms (MCC)
DAN141 Dance Workshop 1
DAN164 Improvisation 1
+ DAN235 Modern Dance IV 1
+ DAN250 Dance Performance III 1
+ DAN255 Dance Performance IV 1
+ DAN265 Choreography II 3
+ DAN298AA Special Projects 1
THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4

Course Area Key

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

AHM = Arts and Humanities
C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First-Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
IAM = Institutions of the Americas
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
NSI = Natural Sciences
OCM = Oral Communication
QNR = Quantitative Reasoning
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
WCM = Written Communication

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=16456366.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) in Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Dance