World Folkloric Dance Teaching Preparation and Performance Certificate of Achievement

The World Folkloric Dance and Teaching Preparation Certificate of Achievement prepares students to build careers in the field of dance education. Students will understand licensure requirements for dance in both California K-12 and higher education dance programs with hands-on learning in the development of dance-based pedagogy. The program provides preparation for those who wish to pursue attainment of the California TADA credential (Theater Arts and Dance Assessment) to teach world, global, folkloric dance forms. 

In this program, students build upon the foundational elements of folk dance forms rooted in vernacular dance with a concentration in urban street dance, African and Caribbean Dance, Asian Cultural Dance, and European Folk Dance. This program's philosophy is that Dance is a tool for global education and interpersonal communication. Supplemental coursework integrates 21st century dance and media technology, dance production, dance studio management; dance choreography, dance performance, and arts administration. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will excel as global communicators and be able to analyze, write and speak about historical, theoretical and cultural dimensions of multiple dance genres within a greater global context that reflects diverse, cultural perspectives.

Students will effectively apply dance mechanics to the application of form and function of various world folkloric dance techniques,

Students will develop anatomical awareness within the realm of personal movement possibilities for efficient and sustainable body maintenance.

Successful students will examine, synthesize, and evaluate teaching methods of World Folkloric Dance forms and critical dance pedagogy within the framework of arts activism and dance as a tool for social justice.

It is expected that 6 students will complete the World Folkloric Dance Teacher Preparation and Performance Certificate of Achievement annually.

The World Folkloric Dance Teacher Preparation and Performance Certificate of Achievement program will prepare students with the skills and knowledge to teach in dance studios, recreation or Afters-school settings and performance companies. Students will understand the educational requirements to pursue careers in K-post secondary education dance programs, performance and choreography, and other arts related professions.

Course requirements for the World Folkloric Dance Teaching Preparation and Performance Certificate of Achievement can be completed in two semesters. Students do not need to have prior dance experience in order to pursue attainment of this certificate.

Recommended course sequence: 

Semester One - 9 units

Dance 001- History of Dance- 3 units

DancFolk 020F-Survey of Asian Cultural Dance Forms- 2 units

DancFolk 055-Polynesian Dance- 1 unit

DancFolk -76F- Dance, Drums, and African Polyrhythms- 2 units

DancFolk-100B- Hip Hop and Beginning Break Dance- 1 unit

Semester Two- 9 units

Dance 006- Dance Production- 3 units

DancFolk 90-Dance Movement Curriculum Integration- 3 units

DancFolk 180- Haitian Folkloric Dance I- 2 units

DancFolk 085- Ballet Folklorico Zapateado- 1 unit

Y1, S1

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
DANCE 001	History of Dance	3.00	Y1, S1
DANCE 003	Ballet Folklórico Zapateado I	1.00	Y1, S2
DANCE 006	Dance Production, Rehearsal and Performance	3.00	Y1, S2
DANCFOLK 009F	Dance Movement Curriculum Integration	3.00	Y1, S2
DANCFOLK 010A	Beginning Hip-Hop and Break Dance	1.00	Y1, S1
DANCFOLK 020F	Survey of Asian Cultural Dance Forms	2.00	Y1, S1
DANCFOLK 055	Polynesian Dance	1.00	Y1, S1
DANCFOLK 055	Dance, Drums, and African Polyrhythms	2.00	Y1, S1
DANCFOLK 057F -	Haitian Folkloric Dance I	2.00	Y1, S2

Additional InformationAccording to US Employment statistics, California is one of the top paying states and top producers of choreographers. https://www.bls.gov/oes/2018/may/oes272032.htm#nat. Dance-related employment is growing in demand. In 2014, 20,100 professional dancers and choreographers were employed in the US (United States Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS], 2016). This growth is evidenced by the increase in college dance programs that have developed over time to address this demand. Between 1950 and today, college dance programs have grown from 59 to 600+ within the US. https://www.census.gov/prod/2012pubs/acs-18.pdf.

There are no similar programs at other colleges relating to World Folkloric Dance in the service area (East Bay-Alameda and Contra Costa County) being served.