AA/AS in Dance

Dance at Napa Valley College treats movement as artistic expression and a part of culture and community. Training builds the body, discipline and the ability to collaborate. Classes cover several styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop and Latin. Students also learn world dance history, pedagogy, technique and ways to prevent injury, while choreography and production work build management and teamwork. Learners may work toward an AA or enroll in single courses. Graduates may become performers, choreographers or dance teachers, or move into writing about the arts, physical therapy, arts management and stage production. Those wanting a full undergraduate dance program can look to transfer options such as UC Irvine.