{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-c694eadf-6bd8-4c60-a81c-e3ed851f453b","@type":"ceterms:AssociateOfArtsDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-c694eadf-6bd8-4c60-a81c-e3ed851f453b","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Dance: Associate of Fine Arts"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-48397dad-17fa-4ab1-8e80-6a12d9174111"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Requires"},"ceterms:creditValue":[{"@type":"ceterms:ValueProfile","schema:value":60.0,"ceterms:creditUnitType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CreditUnit","ceterms:targetNode":"creditUnit:SemesterHour","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credit Unit"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Semester Hour"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Credit that is issued or accepted at a semester level."}}]}],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Condition for Dance: Associate of Fine Arts"}}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-48397dad-17fa-4ab1-8e80-6a12d9174111"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"The Associate of Fine Arts in Dance degree program prepares students who desire strong dance technique for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in dance-whether B.A., or B.F.A at a four-year institution or university setting. The curriculum also focuses on the skills and concepts of dance necessary for a career in the contemporary dance world. A.F.A. students develop a strong portfolio to support their transfer applications and auditions.\nIt is mandatory that a dance major applicant contact the Arts and Design Department for an interview, placement testing and advisement with a member of the dance faculty. Please contact Loretta Fois (lfois@raritanval.edu) to arrange an interview. It is recommended that this be done before May if a student is requesting September enrollment as an approved major.\nThe program offers study in modern dance, ballet technique, jazz technique, performance of repertory, as well as in production, history, composition and improvisation. In addition to the major requirements of the A.F.A. in dance, students must take General Education Courses. Many of our dance majors are enrolled as dual majors, allowing them to combine their passion for dance with other fields.\nOur philosophy of dance is to help students develop discipline, independent thinking, creative problem solving, collaborative and interpersonal skills, and confidence. This is accomplished through the study of technique, the production and crafting of dances, performance opportunities, and a supportive complementary curriculum.\nDance majors are required to participate in a minimum of two semesters of the Raritan Valley Dance Ensemble (RVDE). The Ensemble tours local schools and community groups and performs at campus events. RVDE provides the College and greater community with opportunities to experience and appreciate live dance performances and establishes a bond between academia and community. RVDE is open to all RVCC dance students and alumni, as well as community members. RVDE enables the serious dancer to develop a personal dance identity, both as an independent and collaborative artist. A faculty dance concert, student concerts, master classes and workshops constitute the many other performance opportunities sponsored by the Dance program.\nThe faculty of professional artist-educators provides expert instruction in all areas of our curriculum, offers direction and guidance for students, and supports each student's search for original expression. In addition to our faculty, guest artists offer master classes and Repertory classes."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://catalog.raritanval.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=15\u0026poid=1876\u0026returnto=1319","ceterms:versionIdentifier":[{"@type":"ceterms:IdentifierValue","ceterms:identifierTypeName":{"en-US":"Catalog Year"},"ceterms:identifierValueCode":"2024-2025 Catalog"}],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}