Dance, Humanities and Social Sciences Transfer Pattern

General Education - 34-36 Credits

Degree Requirements - 30 Credits

Dance Technique Requirements - 12 Credits

Dance Technique Requirements: Four credits each of Ballet and Modern (8 credits total)*

One Modern dance course or one Ballet course per semester according to the student’s ability from the following (Please see Dance Coordinator for placement):

• DANC 114 - Fundamentals of Ballet I 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 115 - Fundamentals of Ballet II 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 214 - Intermediate Ballet I 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 215 - Intermediate Ballet II 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 216 - Intermediate/Advanced Ballet I 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 217 - Intermediate/Advanced Ballet II 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 120 - Fundamentals of Modern Dance I 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 121 - Fundamentals of Modern Dance II 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 220 - Intermediate Modern Dance I 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 221 - Intermediate Modern Dance II 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 222 - Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance I 2 Credit(s). *
• DANC 223 - Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance II 2 Credit(s). *

Dance Theory - 9 Credits

• DANC 201 - Introduction to Dance Kinesiology 3 Credit(s).
• DANC 202 - Music for Dance 3 Credit(s).
• DANC 147 - The History of Hip Hop 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for A.A. Degree: 64-66 Credits*

*If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed transferable college credit(s) at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Transfer Pattern Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

1. write articulately about dance in projects, critiques, and a weekly journal of creative experiences;
2. produce a scholarly or creative project that utilizes effective oral, written, visual, and/or performance skills;
3. identify the commonalities between dance and music;
4. 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
5. consistently demonstrate strong technical ability to remember and accurately perform extended dance sequences.

Transfer Pattern Description:

These degree patterns 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 pattern 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 transfer patterns 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 patterns 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.

Semester Sequence

Dance, Humanities and Social Sciences Transfer Pattern Semester Sequence