Associate of Arts in Dance in Huntington Beach United States | Golden West College

The Dance Program within the Arts and Letters Division's Dance Department offers comprehensive education, including general studies, AA degree preparation, and transfer pathways to four-year institutions. Students explore diverse dance styles in intimate class settings with personalized instruction. Career opportunities for dance graduates span performing, choreography, design, technical production, stage management, arts administration, consulting, communications, and teaching at various educational levels. The curriculum develops proficiency in all aspects of dance artistry.

Actively engaged with the community, the Dance Department conducts workshops, masterclasses, and performances at schools and special events. Faculty members contribute through public performances, fundraising initiatives, concert tours, adjudication, and student recruitment efforts. As working professionals, the instructors showcase their artistry locally and nationally while maintaining an approachable presence for student advising. GWC dance students gain valuable performance experience through domestic and international festival participation.