Program Overview
The Dance Teaching Foundations Certificate program at Cerritos College is a 44-unit program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to teach dance in various settings. The program emphasizes historical, pedagogical, anatomical, and stylistic aspects of various dance techniques and prepares graduates for careers in studios and classrooms. The program offers micro-credentials and encourages students to create personalized education plans with a counselor.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Dance Teaching Foundations Certificate program at Cerritos College is a 44-unit program designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach dance in various classroom and studio settings.
Program content and structure:
The program curriculum emphasizes historical, pedagogical, anatomical, and stylistic aspects of various dance techniques. It aims to prepare graduates for dance-related jobs in studios and classrooms.
Course schedule and individual modules:
The program is structured across four semesters, with each semester offering specific courses:
Fall 2023 (1st Term - 10 units):
- DANC 100: Dance Appreciation (3 units)
- DANC 105: Introduction to Dance Movement (3 units)
- DANC 110: Commercial Dance Foundations (2 units)
- Major Elective Course (2 units)
Spring 2024 (2nd Term - 11 units):
- DANC 50: Individualized Dance Development (1 unit)
- DANC 106A: Beginning Ballet (2 units)
- DANC 108A: Dance, Modern, Beginning (2 units)
- DANC 130A: Beginning Choreography (2 units)
- DANC 140: Beginning Jazz Dance (2 units)
- Major Elective Course (2 units)
Fall 2024 (3rd Term - 11 units):
- EDEL 100 or EDEL 105 (1 unit)
- DANC 101: History of Dance (3 units)
- DANC 109: Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World (2 units)
- DANC 130: Dance Improvisation (2 units)
- Major Elective Course (1 unit)
- Major Elective Course (2 units)
Spring 2024 (4th Term - 12 units):
- DANC 138: Dance Teaching Methods (3 units)
- DANC 130B, DANC 131, or DANC 132 (2 units)
- KIN 205: Anatomical Movement Analysis (3 units)
- Major Elective Course (2 units)
Careers:
The program prepares graduates for various careers in the dance field, including:
- Self-Enrichment Teachers: This career path typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers (Postsecondary): This path generally necessitates a Master's degree.
- Choreographers: A high school diploma or equivalent is usually sufficient for this career.
- Dancers: Similar to Choreographers, this path typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers (Sports and Related Workers): No formal educational credential is typically required.
- Job opportunities in this field are projected to grow by 22.6% nationwide from 2019 to 2029.
Other:
- The program offers micro-credentials, which are smaller units of competency that can be earned independently or as part of the certificate program.
- Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a counselor to create a personalized education plan that aligns with their individual goals.
