Program Description

The Snow College Dance program welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities, including those who have never taken a dance class before. Course offerings include classes in beginning to advanced level ballet, contemporary modern, jazz, tap, improvisation, dance conditioning, and choreography. Whether you plan to major in dance or are just looking for a way to get some movement in your day, our dance classes are for you!

Program Outcomes

A student who completes an associate degree in Dance will be able to do the following.

• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in dance technique that is equivalent to the first two years of study at four-year dance institutions, specifically in the areas of ballet, modern/contemporary, and jazz
• Demonstrate an intermediate level of performance proficiency that is equivalent to the first two years of study at four-year dance institutions
• Demonstrate intermediate level of compositional and choreographic proficiency that is equivalent to the first two years of study at four-year dance institutions
• Demonstrate intermediate level of mainstage production competency through collaborative work with dance faculty, guest artists, and lighting designers

Make the Most of Your Time at Snow

The requirements below will earn you an associate degree, but Snow offers other prerequisites that you will need for your bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to more fully prepare for transfer by completing the suggested plan of study.

AS Requirements

To earn an AS in Dance at Snow College, students must complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements and the following major requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
DANC 1010	Introduction to Dance FA	3
DANC 1100	Ballet I	2
DANC 1200	Modern Dance I	2
DANC 1500	Jazz Dance I	2

Another Available Degree

While the AS is recommended, students can earn an AA in Dance by completing the foreign language requirement as part of their 60 credits.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
English 1 GE Class		3
Elective		3
DANC 1100	Ballet I	2
DANC 1200	Modern Dance I	2
DANC 1906	Snow Dance Company I	2
Quantitative Literacy GE Class		3
	Hours	15
Spring
English 2 GE Class		3
DANC 1130	Ballet II	2
DANC 1230	Modern Dance II	2
DANC 1916	Snow Dance Company II	2
DANC 1010	Introduction to Dance FA	3
DANC 2330	Improvisation	2
DANC 1580	Tap Dance I	1
	Hours	15
Sophomore
Fall
DANC 2200	Modern Dance III	2
DANC 2100	Ballet III	2
BIOL 1450	Human Dynamics for Visual Artists & Performers LS	3
HIST 1700	American History AI	3
Humanities GE Class		3
PSY 1010	General Psychology SS	3
	Hours	16
Spring
DANC 2340	Choreography	3
DANC 1054	Pilates Mat/Conditioning	1
DANC 2916	Snow College Dance Company IV	2
DANC 1510	Jazz Dance II	2
Dance Electives		3
Physical Science GE Class		3
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	60