Dance 
Dance as if the world was watching.
"Dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education; dancing with the feet, with ideas, with words, and, need I add that one must also be able to dance with the pen?" – Friedrich Nietzsche
“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost.” – Martha Graham
“Dance is a metaphor for existence. All body movement contributes to the moment-to-moment wonder of living,” according to Colorado dancer, Erick Hawkins. In dance classes, students have the opportunity to learn and refine several genres of dance and movement techniques as well as exercise and express themselves artistically. Students discover how to work within groups while continuing to express individuality. Students will enjoy studying dance for several different reasons including to obtain an associate of arts degree with an emphasis in dance, for enrichment, for fitness, and for personal expression. Eight forms of dance are offered in addition to courses in history, choreography, and performance. Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco.
AA/AS Degree
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AA provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of arts and humanities, communication, or social sciences. Click here for track specific information.
Program Description
Our Dance Department is unique in that we provide a warm and welcoming environment for all peoples interested in either pursuing career in dance or those who wish to just attend dance classes. We provide advanced level classes for those seeking to be professionals in the field as well as classes for those more interested in social dance.
"60+60" Transfer Guarantee
Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed. If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it. If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60.
Employment Opportunities
An associates of arts with an emphasis in dance provides a student with many possibilities. Some of the many employment opportunities include performers, instructors of technique, instructors of academics, choreographers, studio owners, dance critiques, dance therapists, dance festival directors, and many more!
Career Path Notes
The majority of dance classes are approved elective credits and will transfer to a number of institutions. We are currently working on articulation agreements with the University of Colorado at Boulder, Mesa State College, and University of Wyoming at Laramie.
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Call the Division of Communications, Humanities & Technical Studies at 719-502-3200
Minimum Recommended Basic Skills
Recommended basic skills standards are •ENG 090 •MAT 060 •REA 090 Previous dance experience is not necessary to obtain one’s associates of arts with an emphasis in dance. We welcome students of all ability and experience levels. Find Out What You Can Do With This Degree Contact Career Services at (719) 502-3232 www.ppcc.edu/Careers