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Submitter's Information

Name

Nichol Roe

Title

Associate Dean

Region

San Diego/Imperial

College

Palomar College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Nichol Roe

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Program Details

Program Title

Dance: Emphasis in Euro-Western Dance

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Commercial Dance (100810)

Projected Start Date

08/30/21

Catalog Description

The Euro-Western 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 provide 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, Sea World, 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. 

Enrollment Completer Projections

10-12 annually

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
  • A.A. Degree (A)
Program Goal

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 Euro-Western 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.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

22.5 - 25.5

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

22.5 - 25.5

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

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 Euro-Western 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.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
DNCE 225Contemporary Dance Ensemble
1Y1/S1
DNCE 110Modern I1Y2/S2
DNCE 102Hollywood Musical
3Y1/S1
DNCE 115/210Ballet I or III
1Y1/S1
DNCE 120/215Jazz I or III
1Y1/S1
DNCE 130/230Tap I or III
1Y1/S1
DNCE 161Teaching Methods
3Y1/S2
DNCE 165Production Management
2Y2/S2
DNCE multiple optionsJazz or Tap 
1Y1/S2
DNCE multiple options
Production classes
1Y1/S2 and Y2/S2
DNCE multiple options
Elective1-3Y1/S2
DNCE 145Choreography I
3Y2/S1
DNCE 280Student Choreography Production
2Y2/S1
DNCE 116/211Ballet II or IV
1Y2/S1

Supporting Documents

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Submission Details

Published at

05/04/21 - 01:02 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Dance: Emphasis in Euro-Western Dance". to Nichol Roe's drafts. This message will be sent to nroe@palomar.edu

Comments, Documents, Voting

Comments

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JL

Jesse Lopez   ·  06/10/21

San Diego Miramar College supports the program modification.

MR

Monica Romero   ·  06/10/21

As a proxy for Tina Recalde: Mesa supports program modifications, though the details of the modification are unclear.

DJA

Dr. Javier Ayala   ·  06/09/21

Grossmont supports.

LM

Larry McLemore   ·  06/08/21

Cuyamaca supports modification.

DAT

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 data is extremely weak.

TNB

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.