Academics
Dance
The Dance area of study, leading to an Associate in Arts degree, is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university to major in Dance after four semesters at Illinois Central College.
Degree
Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION * | 3 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 9 | |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE * | 7 | |
| DANCE 115 | APPRECIATION OF DANCE | 3 |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| DANCE 110 | BEGINNING TECHNIQUES OF CLASSICAL BALLET | 2 |
| DANCE 120 | INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUES OF CLASSICAL BALLET | 2 |
| DANCE 130 | JAZZ DANCE I | 1 |
| DANCE 140 | MODERN DANCE I | 1 |
| DANCE 160 | MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE | 1 |
| DANCE 210 | ADVANCED TECHNIQUES OF CLASSICAL BALLET | 2 |
| DANCE 211 | ADVANCED TECHNIQUES OF CLASSICAL BALLET II | 2 |
| MUS 136 | MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS ** | 3 |
| THTRE 113 | INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE | 3 |
| THTRE 115 | STAGE MAKE-UP | 2 |
| THTRE 122 | ACTING I | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ELECTIVE *** | 1 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
** Student may enroll in MUS170/180 in lieu of MUS136 depending upon musical skill.
*** As needed to meet the 60 credit hour requirement.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | DANCE 110; DANCE 130; DANCE 115; ENGL 110; Communication; Mathematics |
| Spring Semester 1 | DANCE 120; DANCE 160 or Elective; DANCE 140; ENGL 111; Physical Science; Social Science; Social Science |
| Fall Semester 2 | DANCE 210; Humanities/Fine Arts; THTRE 113; Social Science; MUS 136; THTRE 122 |
| Spring Semester 2 | DANCE 211; DANCE 160 or Elective; THTRE 115; Humanities; Life Science |
Program Contact Information
Arts and Behavioral Sciences
East Peoria Campus
Academic Building, Room 124A
(309) 694-5113
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training
General Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides: