DANCE (AS)

Program Contact: Dmitri Peskov
Phone: (435) 283-7476
Email: dmitri.peskov@snow.edu
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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.

Requirements

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 (See Below).

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.

• DANC 1010    Introduction to Dance FA  3.0 credits
• DANC 1100    Ballet I    2.0 credits
• DANC 1200    Modern Dance I   2.0 credits
• DANCE 1500  Jazz  Dance I  2.0 credits

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.

Dance Courses

• DANC  1010  Introduction to Dance FA
• DANC  1054  Pilates Mat/Conditioning
• DANC  1100  Ballet I
• DANC  1130  Ballet II
• DANC  1170  American Social Dance I
• DANC  1180  American Social Dance II
• DANC  1200  Modern Dance I
• DANC  1205  Gentle Yoga
• DANC  1210  Yoga I
• DANC  1215  Yogastrength
• DANC  1230  Modern Dance II
• DANC  1410  Tai Chi I
• DANC  1500  Jazz Dance I
• DANC  1510  Jazz Dance II
• DANC  1540  Clogging I
• DANC  1580  Tap Dance I
• DANC  1680  Hip Hop I
• DANC  1720  Ballroom Technique I
• DANC  1740  Latin Ballroom Dance I
• DANC  1906  Snow Dance Company I
• DANC  1916  Snow Dance Company II
• DANC  2100  Ballet III
• DANC  2200  Modern Dance III
• DANC  2330  Improvisation
• DANC  2340  Choreography
• DANC  2530  Dance Practicum
• DANC  2540  Choreography Practicum
• DANC  2756  Snow Ballroom Company I
• DANC  2757  Snow Ballroom Company II
• DANC  2758  Snow Ballroom Company III
• DANC  2759  Snow Ballroom Company IV
• DANC  2906  Snow College Dance Company III
• DANC  2916  Snow College Dance Company IV

SUGGESTED PLAN STUDY

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS