The Orange Coast College Dance Certificate Program is unique among Vocational Education programs offered at the community college level. Students may earn a Certificate of Achievement in three areas: Dance Instructor, World Dance and Dance Conditioning/Pilates Instructor.
The Dance Certificate Program is designed to give the serious dance student theory, applied training and performing experience required for employment in commercial and artistic areas of dance. Required courses employ both classroom work and INTERNSHIP experiences in business/industry to prepare the student for job requirements.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Students completing a Certificate Program will be able to:
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instruct others in a variety of dance techniques and styles.
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apply principles of movement and creativity to all forms of dance
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communicate effectively through movement and words
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utilize information learned in other disciplines to the art form of dance
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develop skills required to work in commercial or artistic areas of dance
THE DANCE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE
The Dance Instructor Certificate trains students for positions in the commercial and artistic areas of dance. Graduates of the program would be qualified as instructors in ballet, modern, jazz and tap dance in private studios, recreation or other community dance programs. The Dance Department also recommends the students complete their General Education Requirements for an Associate Degree.
Students are able to apply priciples of movement and creativity to all forms of dance, demonstrate skills of instructing dance to communicate through movement and words, and apply information learned in other disciplines to the art form of dance.
Instruction will utilize both classroom work, using a variety of instructional methods (lecture/lab demonstrations, independent and group projects) and internship experiences in business/industry to prepare the student for job requirements.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Courses |
Units |
| Alignment and Correctives (Danc 108AD) |
(2) |
| Improvisation (Danc 150AD) |
(1) |
| Intro to Choreography (Danc 160) |
(3) |
| Advanced Dance Composition (Danc 162AB) |
(3) |
| Music for Dancers (Danc 170) |
(2) |
| Appreciation of Dance (Danc 200) |
(3) |
| Rehearsal and Performance* (Danc 201AD) |
(1) |
| Dance Profession Seminar (Danc 205) |
(2) |
| Intro Dance Technology (Danc 206) |
(.5-2) |
| Dance Methodology (Danc 210) |
(2.5) |
| Repertoire (Danc 211AD) |
(1-3) |
| Internship Academy (Intern 392AB) |
1-4 |
| OR |
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| Internship Academy (Intern 393AB) |
1-4 |
| Subtotal: |
19.5-26 |
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Select at least (10) units of dance technique courses at the
intermediate/advanced levels from at least four different dance styles: |
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| Modern (1-2) (Danc 101AD) |
(8) |
| Ballet (1-2) (Danc 110AD) |
(8) |
| Jazz (1-2) (Danc 120AD) |
(8) |
| Tap (1-2) (Danc 125AD) |
(8) |
| Middle Eastern Dance (1-2) (Danc 130AD) |
(8) |
| Intro to World Dance (1-2) (Danc 133AB) |
(8) |
| Flamenco Dance (1-2) (Danc 135AD) |
(8) |
| Spanish Classical Dance (1-2) (Danc 136AD) |
(8) |
| Classical Dance of India (1-2) (Danc 137AD) |
(8) |
| American Vernacular (1-2) (Danc 140AD) |
(8) |
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(10) |
| Total: |
(29.5-36) |
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*Must perform in one Student Dance Concert or acceptable alternative
presented to faculty for approval. |
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| Suggested Electives |
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| Intro to Business (BUS 100) |
(3) |
| Personal Financial Success (BUS 120) |
(3) |
| Creativity for Children (EC 131) |
(3) |
| Health Education (Hled 100) |
(3) |
| Fitness and Health (Hled 134) |
(3) |
| Child Development (Hmdv 180) |
(3) |
| Intro to Psychology (Psych 100) |
(3) |
| Interpersonal Communication (Spch 100) |
(3) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
Complete Certificate of Achievement and Graduation Requirements as outlined in the
Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
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THE WORLD DANCE CERTIFICATE
The World Dance Certificate trains students for position in the commercial and artistic areas of dance. Graduates of the program would be qualified as instructors in private studios, recreation or other community dance programs and act as consultants, lecturers, or perfomers with an emphasis on the ethnic dance forms, primarily Mid-Eastern, Flamenco, Spanish Classical, East Indian, or African (Nigeria/Ghana). The Dance Department also recommends the students complete their General Education Requirements for an Associate Degree.
Students are able to apply priciples of movement and creativity to all forms of dance, demonstrate skills of instructing dance to communicate through movement and words, and apply information learned in other disciplines to the art form of dance.
Instruction will utilize both classroom work, using a variety of instructional methods (lecture/lab demonstrations, independent and group projects) and internship experiences in business/industry to prepare the student for job requirements.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Courses |
Units |
| Alignment and Correctives (Danc 108AD) |
(2) |
| Improvisation (Danc 150AD) |
(1) |
| Intro to Choreography (Danc 160) |
(3) |
| Music for Dancers (Danc 170) |
(2) |
| Appreciation of Dance (Danc 200) |
(3) |
| Rehearsal and Performance* (Danc 201AD) |
(1) |
| Dance Profession Seminar (Danc 205) |
(2) |
| Intro Dance Technology (Danc 206) |
(.5-2) |
| Repertoire (Danc 211AD) |
(1) |
| Internship Academy (Intern 392AB) |
1-4 |
| OR |
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| Internship Academy (Intern 393AB) |
1-4 |
| Subtotal: |
19.5-24 |
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Select at least (10) units of ethnic dance technique from the following: |
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| Middle Eastern Dance (1-2) (Danc 130AD) |
(8) |
| Intro to World Dance (1-2) (Danc 133AB) |
(8) |
| Flamenco Dance (1-2) (Danc 135AD) |
(8) |
| Spanish Classical Dance (1-2) (Danc 136AD) |
(8) |
| Classical Dance of India (1-2) (Danc 137AD) |
(8) |
| American Vernacular (1-2) (Danc 140AD) |
(8) |
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(10) |
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Select at least two (2) units of from the following: |
| Modern (Danc 101AD) |
(1-2) |
| Ballet (Danc 110AD) |
(1-2) |
| Jazz (Danc 120AD) |
(1-2) |
| Tap (Danc 125AD) |
(1-2) |
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(2) |
| Total: |
(31.5-36) |
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*Must perform in one Student Dance Concert or acceptable alternative
presented to faculty for approval. |
| Suggested Electives: |
| Nonverbal Behavior (Anth 105) |
(3) |
| Comparative Cultures (Anth 110) |
(3) |
| World Ethnology (Anth 285) |
(3) |
| Ethnic Groups in United States (EC 131) |
(3) |
| Health Education (Eth St 150) |
(3) |
| World Religion (Phil 110) |
(3) |
| Eastern Thought (Rel St 150) |
(3) |
| History and Appreciaton of Music (Mus100) |
(3) |
| Arts and Ideas of Latin America (Hum 110B) |
(1.5) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
Complete Certificate of Achievement and Graduation Requirements as outlined in the
Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
THE DANCE CONDITIONNG/PILATES INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE
The Pilates/Dance Conditioning Instructor Certificate of Completion prepares the student to teach in a privately owned dance, fitness or Pilates studio, recreational facility or health club. The student takes theory and technique classes on Pilates apparatus taught by Pilates certified specialists and learns methods to determing appropriate conditioning programs for people of all ages and physical conditions.
To prepare the student for employment, instruction uses both classroom work with a variety of instructional methods (lecture, lab/demonstration, independent and group projects) and internship experiences in dance and fitness facilitites.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION |
| Required Prerequisite: |
| Current First Aid/CPR certification |
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Required Courses |
| Courses (12 units) |
Units |
| Pilates Mat Work/Hours Arranged (Danc 108AD) |
(2) |
| Pilates Mat and Apparatus Work (Danc 128AD) |
(2) |
| Kinesiology for Dancers (Danc 119) |
(3) |
| Advanced Pilates Seminar (Danc 208) |
(1) |
| Internship Academy Level 2 (Intern 392AB) |
(2) |
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| Select three (3-3.5) units from the following: |
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| Strength and Stretch (Danc 106AB) |
(1-1.5) |
| Conditioning for Dance (Danc 107AB) |
(1) |
| Ballet Floor Barre/Correctives (Danc 114AB) |
(1.5) |
| Yoga for Dancers (Danc 115AC) |
(1) |
| Dance Workout/Maturing Body (Danc 118AD) |
(1) |
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| Select one course (2 units) from the following: |
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| Dance Methodology (Danc 207) |
(2) |
| Dance Profession Seminar (Dan 205) |
(2) |
| Dance Technology (Danc 206) |
(2) |
| Total: |
(17-17.5) |
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| Suggested Electives: |
| Anatomy-Physiology (Biol 221) |
(4) |
| Movement Analysis (PE 274) |
(3) |
| Nutrition/Fitness/Performance (PE 136) |
(2) |
| Strength Conditioning/Theory (PE 289) |
(3) |
| Intro to Adapted PE (PE 268) |
(2.5) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
Complete Certificate of Achievement and Graduation Requirements as outlined in the
Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Any high school graduate is eligible for admission to Orange Coast College if he/she meets residency requirements. Non-high school graduates age 18 or older may also be admitted. To enroll in classes at OCC, an application should be filed with the Dean of Admissions and Records. Applications can be obtained in person, by mail or online application. For additional information go to admissions online, phone (714) 432-5735 or write:
Orange Coast College
Office of Admissions & Records
2701 Fairview Rd., P.O. Box 5005
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5005