Dance, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration, Associate of Arts
These areas of concentration are designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Dance. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree requirements, program requirements, and electives, this concentration should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.
It is strongly recommended that students who wish to pursue studies in these areas of concentration speak with the Dance program coordinator before registering for courses. The sequence of courses should be adjusted to meet the requirements of the transfer institutions. The CCBC Dance program is administered at CCBC Essex. Dance classes are offered on all CCBC campuses.
NOTE: Although these concentrations follow a two-year plan, students who work more than 15 hours per week or have other major obligations outside of school are advised to take fewer courses each semester over a longer period of time. Students who work 25 hours or more are advised to take 12 credits or less each semester.
The mission of the Dance program of The Community College of Baltimore County is to provide students with opportunities to experience and learn about a broad spectrum of dance (from classical ballet and various styles of modern dance to the dance of cultures from around the world); to partner with students in developing the physical and technical skills necessary to communicate through dance and to articulate the knowledge of dance; and to inspire students to participate in dance activities and to foster the intellectual, creative, and spiritual growth of dancers by instilling in them a commitment to artistic and personal excellence.
Program objectives
Upon successful completion of this area of concentration, students will be able to:
- write articulately about dance in projects, critiques, and a weekly journal of creative experiences;
- produce a scholarly or creative project that utilizes effective oral, written, visual, and/or performance skills;
- identify the commonalities between dance and music;
- explain the role of kinesthetic awareness and sensory perception in successful movement performance; evaluate their growth in self-expression, agility, balance, strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, and overall movement efficiency; and
- consistently demonstrate strong technical ability to remember and accurately perform extended dance sequences.
