Associate of Arts in Dance Studies

The Dance Studies program at Folsom Lake College offers students the opportunity to develop a breadth of multi-disciplinary dance abilities and knowledge. Career options will enhance students’ appreciation of dance as a global industry, as well as a cross-culturally meaningful expressive form. Comprehensive, academically rigorous classes will sharpen their leadership and critical thinking skills, preparing students for success in dance either at university or in the workplace.

Program Objectives

• Develop technical proficiency in various dance styles.
• Foster an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of dance.
• Enhance creativity and expression through choreography and performance.
• Cultivate critical thinking and analytical skills through dance theory and criticism.
• Prepare students for further studies in dance or related fields.

Curriculum Overview

• Introduction to Dance Studies
• Contemporary Dance Techniques
• Ballet Fundamentals
• Jazz and Modern Dance
• Dance History and Theory
• Choreography and Composition
• Performance Practice and Production
• Anatomy and Physiology for Dancers
• Dance Criticism and Aesthetics

Join us in exploring the dynamic world of dance and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in this vibrant field.

Potential Career Opportunities

• Dance Instructor
• Choreographer
• Arts Administrator
• Event Coordinator
• Dance Critic
• Community Arts Worker
• Fitness Instructor

Skills you will gain

• Choreography
• Dance Education
• Improvisation
• Dance Performance
• Dance History
• Dance Criticism
• Dance Technique
• Dance Notation
• Dance Analysis
• Dance Production