Come dance with us! We welcome dancers of all levels and genres who want to expand
their knowledge in dance and/or pursue a career with dance as an emphasis. Students
in the dance program will gain a comprehensive understanding of this exciting field
through studying core dance technique courses in ballet, modern, and jazz dance. The
program also offers classes in various other dance genres such as hip hop, tap, and
salsa/latin dance.
Hear from students of our dance program who've had an opportunity to study a variety
of classes, dance techniques, theory, choreography, and production taught by instructors
who have extensive experience in the dance industry.
The DVC dance program was definitely a one of a kind experience! I learned many new
things about dance that made me appreciate the art form on a deeper level. The different
humanities, music theory, and ballet history classes required to obtain a degree were
challenging; but vital information all professional dancers should know. The program
was more textbook and course work driven than anticipated but I later appreciated
learning the history of dance from a classroom desk, then applying it in the dance
studio. It really pushed me to not just feel but to understand where the physical
movement was coming from. Performing and choreographing for the dance shows was always
a creative and vibrant process. We spent weeks teaching and learning original pieces,
picking music, dancers, costumes, staging, lights, etc. And it was all very rewarding
to share with our family and friends during the dance showcase weekend!
- Lataycha Washington, AA - Dance Performance/Choreography 2017 Industry performer
Coming into the dance department from DVC Drama was extremely helpful because they
prepared me for the unpredictability of dance calls, intense choreography, and vocabulary
that I would need to know moving on in the industry. Most importantly, they helped
me understand how my body works and what I need to do to keep it strong, healthy,
and ready for what this career path has in store for me.
- Elizabeth Martinie, AA Tech Theatre and Theatre Arts at DVC, B.S. Theatre Arts Musical
Theatre and Shakespeare Studies
DVC Dance has given me an outlet for my passion that has given me numerous performance
opportunities, strengthened my ability to teach at studios, and helped cultivate my
skills and technique. The corrections given in techniques classes made me a much stronger
dancer while the theory classes the program offers gave insight into who I am as an
artist and developed my approach to choreography while learning about the history
of the subject, and musical composition. DVC dance program is incredibly welcoming
and beneficial to those just beginning their dance journey ,and to those who have
been at a studio since childhood. Most of all DVC dance provides a sense of community
with incredible guidance from its amazing faculty, and I will forever cherish my experience
here.
- Moriah Costa, AA Dance
I only danced for a couple of years before entering the DVC dance program as a self-taught
dancer, but it turned out to be the best decision I made. I was getting to work with
the fantastic dance instructors, including the remarkable Kimberly Valmore, at the
time, who helped me strengthen my skills by teaching me the foundation that I was
needing.
To suit student needs, a variety of courses are offered from introductory levels to
advanced dance training. Additionally, the dance program provides academic courses
in choreography, music for dance, dance history and dance appreciation. Lastly, the
DVC dance program also features two productions every year in the DVC Performing Arts
Center, which showcases a spacious proscenium theater. All students are welcome to
perform in our faculty and guest artist choreographed Repertory concert or our student
choreographed Dance Productions. View past performances to get inspired!
As a student of the dance program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of
this exciting field through studying the following courses: