Dance

Dance at Collin

Collin College provides general academic courses and electives for students who plan to transfer to a college or university. Because of the various transfer requirements at colleges and universities, and to ensure enrollment in appropriate courses, students should verify course transferability and degree applicability with a Collin College academic advisor and/or the college or university that they plan to attend.

To earn an associate degree, complete the 42 credit hour General Education Core, and 18 credit hours of general studies electives and the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree requirements.

Check with your transfer institution before registering for general studies electives to make sure your courses will be degree applicable to your bachelor's degree at the transfer institution.

Known for excellence in dance education, performance and choreography, Collin College's Dance Department has a reputation for preparing students for prestigious university dance programs. As a student at Collin College, you will have the opportunity to study multiple genres of dance technique (ballet, modern, jazz, tap and ballroom), as well as courses in performance, improvisation, choreography and dance appreciation. Through studying the art of dance, you will develop self-discipline, recognize diversity and expand your awareness of aesthetics.

Dance courses focus on movement fundamentals, technique, performance and choreography. The curriculum provides a comprehensive approach to learning dance by integrating the aesthetics, historical, critical, cultural and fundamental aspects of dance as an art form.

Students interested in additional dance experience may audition for the student dance company, Collin Dance Ensemble. The mission of the company is to produce contemporary dance works at the highest level of artistic excellence. The dance company attends and performs at the American College Dance Festival annually and has received the Gala Award ten times and performed at the National festival, as well. Dance auditions for the dance company are held prior to the Fall semester.

Department Website:
xlb.jmswierski.com/department/dance/