American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) - Collegiate Program - ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES DEGREE: DANCE
211 West 61st Street New York, NY 10023 | 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028
30 hours/week
Not company affiliated
Double major offering unknown
Offers early graduation
Study abroad offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Other
Description
The Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Dance Program embraces interdisciplinary artistic development with an emphasis on communication and storytelling through kinetic expression. Coursework builds on classical foundations in Ballet, Jazz and Modern with explorations of contemporary, commercial and cultural styles such as Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Jazz/Funk, Broadway, Heels, Contemporary, Latin Fusion and others. Additional courses provide opportunities for practical applications of theory, choreography, acting and dance for the camera. Dance productions and other theatrical performance opportunities expose students to a wide range of choreographers and choreographic processes. Supplemental coursework in scene study and musical theatre contribute to this uniquely demanding program. As part of their program completion, students perform in an originally choreographed production.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
10/21/24-6/6/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
First Semester Sample Curriculum AC116 Acting Fundamentals 1.5 DCH111 Hip-Hop Foundations* 1.0 DCO111 Contemporary Ballet Foundations* 1.0 DCS111 Broadway Styles/Theatre Dance Foundations* 1.0 DCZ111 Commercial Jazz Foundations* 1.0 DNB111 Ballet 1.0 DNM111 Modern 1.0 DTP101 Dance Theatre Project 2.0 DN130 Fitness and Injury Prevention 1.5 DN140 Iconic Dance in Popular Culture 1.0 GE Requirement Foundational College Writing** 3.0 Total Credits 15.0 Second Semester Sample Curriculum AC100 Acting I: Beginning Scene Study 2.5 DCH111 Hip-Hop Foundations* 1.0 DCO111 Contemporary Ballet Foundations* 1.0 DCS111 Broadway Styles/Theatre Dance Foundations* 1.0 DCZ111 Commercial Jazz Foundations* 1.0 DNB111 Ballet 1.0 DNM111 Modern 1.0 DTP102 Dance Theatre Project 2.0 DN141 Dance Theatre History 1.0 MT122 Introduction to Singing Techniques 0.5 GE Requirement Foundational Communications** 3.0 Total Credits 15.0 Third Semester Sample Curriculum DCB111 Classical Ballet Foundations* 1.0 DCC111 Contemporary Foundations* 1.0 DCJ111 Classic Jazz Foundations* 1.0 DCM111 Modern Foundations* 1.0 DTP201 Dance Theatre Project 2.0 DN242 Kinetic Storytelling for the Camera I 2.0 DT318 Career Preparation: Dance Theatre 1.0 FL120 Acting for the Camera I 2.0 Performance Elective* Singing Techniques I or Dance Specialty (Hip-Hop, Tumbling or Street Jazz/Jazz Funk) 1.0 GE Requirement Foundational Critical Thinking** 3.0 Total Credits 15.0 Fourth Semester Sample Curriculum DN241 AOS Dance Theatre Capstone Performance 4.0 DN240 AOS Dance Theatre Reels 1.5 DN234 Dance Industry Workshop 1.5 DN204 Dance Theatre: Audition Techniques 1.0 DCB111 Classical Ballet Foundations* 1.0 DCC111 Contemporary Foundations* 1.0 DCJ111 Classic Jazz Foundations* 1.0 DCM111 Modern Foundations* 1.0 DNB111 Ballet 1.0 Performance Elective* Choose two: Dance Specialty (Dance Improvisation, Contemporary Partnering or Song and Dance) 2.0 Total Credits 15.0 Total Program Credits 60.0
