About Dance
The Dance program prepares the serious dance student for university transfer and provides dance training and enrichment for both the beginning and the advanced dancer. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum with a broad range of dance courses to nurture versatile dance artists. The Dance Department encourages students to think independently, to value creative thought and diversity, and to be responsible global citizens. The goal of the Dance program is to prepare students for future careers in performance, choreography, teaching, and related careers in dance. The program offers a wide array of dance classes designed to cultivate technique, creativity, and performance skills while enhancing self‐confidence, creative thought/expression, and critical thinking.
Program Offered
Degree Option
- Dance
Certificate of Achievement
- Commercial Dance
- Dance Teacher (Pre-K-Grade 5)
Transfer Options and Opportunities
SMC students have many options and opportunities for transfer. Make your choice and see what you need to qualify.
Completion of major requirements does not satisfy all transfer admission requirements to UC, CSU, California Private, Out of State, or International institutions.
Please note: Not all schools offer this major.
For additional information visit the Dance department website.