Dance The dance program provides a professional curriculum designed for the career-oriented student interested in the performing arts and entertainment industry. Dance course work is available in the areas of ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, and contemporary dance. FloArts produces several dance and musical theater productions each year, giving the dancer many performance opportunities. Dance (2513) (Download PDF) Associate in Science degree This progressive dance program consists of a well-balanced curriculum in the ballet and contemporary dance disciplines. Upon graduation the student is prepared for careers in professional dance companies as well as the entertainment field. Dance Entertainment (2512) (Download PDF) Associate in Science degree This program is a well-balanced curriculum of dance, music and performance. The curriculum is designed for the dancer who is interested in performing for cruise ships, theme parks, or videos. Upon graduation the student is prepared for the competitive and rigorous schedule of the entertainment industry. Performing Arts - Dance Specialization (Download PDF) Associate in Arts degree For students pursuing a four-year degree. SEND THIS SITE TO A FRIEND! Special Associate in Arts degree requirements What is an Associate in Arts degree? Special Associate in Science degree requirements What is an Associate in Science degree? Explore other programs Download College catalog

SPECIAL ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Dance majors in all degrees must have at least a "B" in all dance technique classes. In addition, studio management majors must have an intermediate/advanced proficient level in ballet and two other areas (jazz, contemporary, or tap) and a juried exit teaching exam. Entertainment majors must earn at least two performance credits, a dance presentation in the spring concert and an adjudicated audition. BACK TO TOP ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE This degree ensures junior-level entrance into a state supported four-year college or university. The Associate in Arts degree requires successful completion of 60 semester hours in both general education and the chosen Florida School of the Arts program area. Each student must complete a planned program including course work in the area of specialization, and related courses, as well as the general education requirements for English composition, humanities, social science, and mathematics. Florida Statute requires standardized testing to assess the basic computation and communication skills of entering students. Students who do not meet minimum communication, reading, and/or computation scores established by the State Board rule must complete remediation through enrollment and satisfactory completion of college preparatory courses prior to admission to the college credit communications and/or mathematics courses. (See the college preparatory section in the College catalog). Students may take courses concurrently in other curriculum areas for which they are qualified while undergoing remediation. BACK TO TOP SPECIAL ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Dance majors in all degrees must have at least a "B" in all dance technique classes. In addition, studio management majors must have an intermediate/advanced proficiency level in ballet and two other areas (jazz, contemporary, or tap) and a juried exit teaching exam. Entertainment majors must earn at least two performance credits, a dance presentation in the spring concert and an adjudicated audition. BACK TO TOP ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE This degree is for the student who is interested in entering the professional arts world or transferring into an advanced level professional arts school. The A.S. degree requires successful completion of 64 semester hours in both general education and a chosen FloArts program area. BACK TO TOP

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