Dance Instructor Certificate of Achievement

The Dance Instructor Certificate prepares dancers to teach in private studios, recreational facilities, or community dance programs. Students study theory and technique courses in dance choreography, performance, and instruction. They gain a well-rounded foundation in dance that encompasses a variety of dance genres and teaching methodologies. Most candidates for this certificate already have experience in a specific dance genre and need to gain a broader understanding and experience in the overall field of dance education.

AY 22-23    4

AY 23-24    4

AY 24-25    4

AY 25-26    4

Completer projections are based on prior years.

Due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, internships were put on hold and students were unable to complete the certificate. For academic years, 2017-2020, data in the labor Market analysis (attached) shows two completers. However, enrollments and completions are projected to grow over the next

several years, with a projected increase to two-five annual completers. This will be a result of return to normal instruction and the development of connections with new dance studios in the area, Head Start dance programs, local YMCAs and community centers.

The Dance Instructor Certificate of Achievement is designed for students seeking professional dance opportunities to teach dance. This program trains the student to have a foundation in ballet, modern, and jazz, with a selected focus in specific dance genres. Students study choreography and complete Dance Internship, designed to give the student

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to create and teach a sample class, demonstrating correct instruction in body alignment, musicality, breathing, and muscular control in a selected dance technique.

2. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to create dance sequences using compositional principles of time, space, and energy.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE

Required courses:

11.5 Units DNCE 122 Hip Hop II

1 or DNCE 143 Ballroom Dance Technique II

or DNCE 147

Latin Dance II

DNCE 152

Ballet I

1.5 or DNCE 154 Ballet II

DNCE 168

Jazz Dance II

1.5 DNCE 178 Modern Dance II

1.5

DNCE 185

Choreography

3 DNCE 292 Dance Internship

3

Required electives. Select 9 units from the following dance technique courses: *

9 Units DNCE 121 Hip Hop I

DNCE 122

Hip Hop II

DNCE 130 Middle Eastern Dance I

DNCE 131

Middle Eastern Dance II

DNCE 132 Afro-Cuban Dance I

DNCE 133

Afro-Cuban Dance II

DNCE 134 Pacific Island Dance I

DNCE 135 Pacific Island Dance II

DNCE 140 Ballroom Dance Technique I

DNCE 143

Ballroom Dance Technique II

DNCE 146 Latin Dance Technique I

DNCE 147

Latin Dance Technique II

DNCE 150 Pilates Mat & Reformer I

DNCE 154

Ballet II

DNCE 168 Jazz Dance II

DNCE 169

Introduction to World Dance Forms

DNCE 172 Musical Theater Dance I

DNCE 174

Musical Theater Dance II

DNCE 178 Modern Dance II

DNCE 191

Tap Dance I

DNCE 221 Hip Hop III

DNCE 222

Hip Hop IV

DNCE 230 Middle Eastern Dance III

DNCE 240

Ballroom Dance Technique III

DNCE 243 Ballroom Dance Technique IV

DNCE 246

Latin Dance Technique III

DNCE 247 Latin Dance Technique IV

DNCE 266

Jazz Dance III

DNCE 268 Jazz Dance IV

DNCE 278

Dance as a Profession

TOTAL UNITS

20.5 Units