Dance

Turn your passion into a profession!

Anne Arundel Community College’s Dance program is ranked among the top in the nation for good reason. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a variety of styles, skills and techniques from skilled artists that will prepare you for a creative career as a choreographer, performer, educator and more. You’ll also enjoy small class sizes with individualized attention and performance opportunities that would be unusual at four-year institutions. Join our community that encourages celebrates diversity and encourages creative expression!

Transfer Degrees

The Performing Arts department is proud to offer the Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Dance. As an additional transfer option, AACC has the unique Transfer Studies degree. Both degrees will prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution. Whichever path you choose, we strongly encourage you to meet with an advisor to structure your AACC studies to meet your specific transfer goals.

Dance, Arts and Science Transfer, A.A.

You’ll have the opportunity to build and enhance your skills in tap, ballet, modern or jazz dance, while also learning the fundamentals of dance production, choreography and composition, music and stage design and lighting.

Transfer Studies, A.A.

The Transfer Studies, A.A. allows you to explore different subjects or concentrate on a specific course plan that will best meet your in-state (and even some out-of-state) transfer goals. This option is particularly good if you are undecided in your ultimate career direction, not sure where you'd like to eventually transfer or just looking to complete general education requirements while "testing the waters" of a particular major. No matter what brings you to Transfer Studies, the result is a well-rounded associate degree preparing you for further studies and successful career.

Transfer Studies A.A.

AACC Dance Company

The AACC Dance Company is the performance component of the dance program at the college. Admission is by audition only, and auditions are held the second week of classes in the fall and spring terms. If your audition is successful, you’ll enjoy dancing in festivals and significant performances at the end of fall and spring semesters, as well as participating in service-learning projects. You’ll also work with a guest choreographer once a year. For information contact Margaret Russell, dance coordinator at mkrussell@aacc.edu.

Job Outlook

A degree in dance offers a variety of career opportunities in performance, choreography, education and arts administration. Graduates can pursue careers as professional dancers in companies, theatre productions or commercial settings like music videos and live events. Many also become choreographers, creating original dance routines for performances, competitions or other artistic projects.

Graduates can also enter roles in arts management, event coordination or production, overseeing dance programs, festivals and performances. With a focus on creativity, discipline and movement, a degree in dance provides a solid foundation for both performing and supporting the performing arts industry.

A few of the top skills found in those who pursue a career in dance include: