AA/AS in Dance

Dance at Northwest Vista College gives pre-majors a wide-ranging course of study in technique, choreography, theory and performance, with the goal of transferring to dance programs at Texas universities. Studio classes in ballet, modern, jazz, ballroom, tap and folk dance are also available to every student at the college, whether or not they plan to major in dance. Students build skills rooted in knowledge of how the body is healthily structured and how it functions, and they get practical experience in the craft of choreography. They also learn to understand dance through historical, cultural and kinesiological lenses. The page includes information about the kinds of work dance majors do, along with courses, faculty and labs. Prospective students can use the program page to find contacts and next steps, and they should speak with an advisor to confirm how courses fit their degree plan and transfer goals.