The Santa Monica College Dance Program offers a two year
Dance Major earning an Associate in Arts degree as well as offering
elective courses and performance opportunities. All course credits
are transferable.

The AA degree requirements consist of 22 units in the Dance Major,
18 units in General Education courses, and 20 units of electives,
totaling 60 units.

Features and Benefits:

• Associate in Arts Degree
• Priority Transfer
• Dance Electives
• Travel Study
• Independent Study
• Guest Choreographers
• Exchanges with other
  Dance Departments

• Performance Opportunities
• Dance Major
• Mentor Program
• Master Classes
• Dance Scholarships
• Field Trips
• Dance Concert Tickets
• Cross Cultural,
  World Dance Experiences
• Related Media, Fine,
  and Performing Arts
  Explorations

The emphasis of the program is on individual development including
technical training, creative expression, and an understanding of
dance as art. Each faculty member brings a wealth of experience and
knowledge to guide the student's growth in a supportive, stimulating
atmosphere.

You will find courses offered to suit your interest and level of
training. Levels 1 and 2 are beginning and intermediate. The Major
begins at level 3. Dancers should enroll at their appropriate level.
Performance classes require auditions at the beginning of each
semester.

Dance Faculty include:

• Baldwin, Ken
• Bender, Meri
• Camara, Nzinga
• Douglas, Judith
• Edwards, Margit
• Ganado, Kai
• Gold, Linda
• Hewitt, Joy
• McCray, Luretta
• Meany, Angelina
• Mendonca, Mark
• Owens, Michael
• Pell, Iris
• Ramirez, Racquel
• Reed, Carla
• Richards, Charlotte
• Sri Susilowati
• Thomas, Martha
• Walker, Caprice
• Wolin-Manker, Roberta
• Yudin, Linda

Guest artists, visiting professors, and alumni, teach master classes
and workshops, stage choreographies, and perform programs of their
own work.

Live music for classes is provided by such outstanding musicians as:
Richard Berent, Mari Izumi, Monti-Lewis Ellison, Steve Lockwood,
Leon Logvinsky, Derf Reklaw, Donald Runbinstein, Greg Schreiner,
Martha Thomas (Senior Musician), Erin Thompson.

The Dance Program offers courses and events during 16 week Fall and
Spring semesters, as well as during six week Winter and Summer sessions.
Unfortunately, there is no dormitory housing on campus, but apartment and
room rentals are available in the area.

Priority Transfer provides guaranteed acceptance to Cornish College
of the Arts and New York University (fulfilling stated criteria).

SMC enjoys a high rate of transfer to UCLA's Dance concentration
offered through the Department of World Arts and Culture.

The Mentor Program provides individualized instruction to
advanced students.

Performance courses present dance concerts on campus
and on tour.

Works in Progress Programs are performed by all dance classes.

A Dance Major Curriculum Includes:

• DANCE HISTORY (Dance 5)
• MUSIC FOR DANCE (Dance 7)
• BALLET (Dance 33, 34, 36)
• MODERN DANCE (Dance 43, 44, 45, 46)

Recommended and/or Required for Transfer:

• DANCE PRODUCTIONS (Dance 9)
• ETHNIC DANCE (Dance 20)
• CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR CHILDREN (Dance 53)
• DANCE PERFORMANCE:
  MODERN (Synapse Dance Theater)(Dance 55A, 55B)
  ETHNIC (Folklorico de SMC)(Dance 57A, 57B)
  BALLET (SMC Ballet Ensemble)(Dance 59A, 59B)
• CHOREOGRAPHY (Dance 60, 61)

Recommended Electives:

• JAZZ DANCE (Dance 14, 15, 16)
• MEXICAN DANCE (Dance 22, 23)
• BALLET 1 AND 2 (Dance 31, 32)
• MODERN DANCE 1 AND 2 (Dance 41, 42)
• INTRO TO DANCE THERAPY (Dance 51)
• DANCE IN NEW YORK CITY (Dance 79)

Confirm all transfer course requirements with University
transfer site of interest.

For Further Information:

Contact the Transfer and Counseling Center at (310) 434-4210,
or visit their website at
www.smc.edu/smc/centers/counseling/main.html.
If you are overseas, call the International Student Center
at (310) 434-4217, or visit their website at
www.smc.edu/smc/international/ginfo/ginfo.htm

For specific information about the Dance Program,
contact Linda Gold at (310) 434-4590.