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Dance

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Jobs available locally

22

Demand Locally

+4 %

Annual Wage Range

$14,809 – $141,173

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Jobs available locally

158

Demand Locally

+1 %

Annual Wage Range

$26,433 – $75,652

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

Jobs available locally

2,261

Demand Locally

+3 %

Annual Wage Range

$18,975 – $101,465

Program Level:

Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Fine & Performing Arts

Institute:

Creative & Communication Arts

College:

NVC

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About the Program

Think you can dance at NVC? You can! NVC Dance has something for everyBODY. We offer Dance pre-majors a comprehensive course of study in dance technique, composition, theory and performance leading to transfer to the Dance program at universities throughout Texas. In addition, we offer dance studio courses open to all students, including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Folk and Ballroom.

What will I learn?

Students will build dance skills grounded in an understanding of the body's healthy structure and function, and gain practical hands-on experience in the art and craft of choreography, as well as a variety of contexts (historical, cultural, kinesiological) for understanding dance.

What can I do with this course of study?

Dance majors work in the field of dance as performers, choreographers/directors, teachers, and dance historians/critics. A dance major can also be a gateway to the related fields of Dance Medicine, Dance Therapy, and also non-profit management. Dance majors can also enter professional degree programs in law, business, education and medicine!

What is special about this program?

All students in our studio classes have the opportunity to perform in the Palmetto Theater each semester. Serious dancers may audition for our resident student dance company, the Northwest Vista College Repertory Dance Ensemble. An annual visiting artist residency program gives students direct exposure to artists currently working in the field.

 

Courses Offered:

Course Descriptions

Dance 2303 Dance Appreciation

Dance 1305 World Dance

Dance 1241 Beginning Ballet

Dance 2241 Intermediate Ballet

Kine 1131 Pilates I

Kine 2131 Pilates II

Dance 1128 Ballroom & Social Dance

Kine 1141 Ballroom I

Kine 2141 Ballroom II

Dance 1201  Dance Composition-Improvisation

Dance 1301  Dance Composition-Choreography

Dance 1112 Dance Practicum

 

Kine 1143 Folk I (Capoeira)

Kine 2143 Folk II (Capoeira)

Dance 1151 Freshman Dance Performance

Dance 2151 Sophomore Dance Performance

Dance 1247 Beginning Jazz Dance

Dance 2247 Intermediate Jazz Dance

Dance 1245 Beginning Modern Dance

Dance 2245 Intermediate Modern Dance

 

 

 

Labs 

Lab Name

Palmetto Dance Studio

Lab Location

PCA 108

Lab Contact

Box Office

Phone

210-486-4527


 

Faculty

 
Faculty

Jayne King
jking80@dos5.net 

Brittany Lopez
blopez128@dos5.net


Contact Us

Brittany Lopez
Instructor of Dance; Director NVC Repertory Dance Ensemble

Location:
PCA 105K

Phone:
486-4212

 

 

Staff

Jayne King
Department Coordinator of Dance

Location:
PCA-105K

Phone:
210-486-4810

Klarissa Rizo
Admin. Specialist

Location:
PCA-105

Phone:
210-486-4374

Rachael M. Bower
Academic Chair

Location:
PCA-105C

Phone:
210-486-4761