Dance, Associate in Arts Degree
Program Overview
Santa Fe College’s Associate in Arts Dance program provides a comprehensive foundation toward the development of 21st century dance artists.
Students prepare to transfer to prestigious BFA and BA programs, including the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of South Florida.
In this Associate in Arts program, students engage in diverse training under the guidance of professional faculty in styles such as Contemporary, Ballet, and African Diasporic dance practices.
Students train and perform in state-of the-art facilities within the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall. Our curriculum emphasizes high-quality education through a variety of classes, Visiting Artist residencies, performances, and choreographic experiences to prepare students for a career in the performing arts.
Past Visiting Artist residencies include Doug Varone and Dancers, Limón Dance Company, Malpaso Dance Company, Rennie Harris, Black Label Movement, Earl Mosley Diversity of Dance, American Ballet Theatre, New York Dance Project, and Dimensions Dance Theatre.
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university. Full-time students will typically complete the 60 credit hours that make up an A.A. over the course of about two years. Of those credit hours, 36 will be general education classes, and the remaining 24 will be electives taken in specific areas that fulfill the specific prerequisites of the program and school that you are applying to.
Fall Productions and Events
Young Dancer Workshop
Santa Fe College collaborates with the University of Florida to host a gathering for dancers across the state of Florida to train and perform. Click here for more info.
Holiday at Santa Fe
Community performance collaboration with the SF Teaching Zoo, SF Kika Silva Pla Planetarium and SF Little School.
Spring/Summer Productions and Events
American College Dance Association
Dancers attend annual college dance conference to train and perform. Dance Theatre of Santa Fe has received Gala recognition multiple times at the ACDA conference.
Elements of Style
The Spring Faculty and Guest Artist Performance that showcases the diverse styles taught in the Santa Fe dance program.
Room to Dance
Student-choreographed performance embedded within the Dance Composition course, where students learn essential skills such as leading rehearsals, developing choreography, and refining their artistic vision.
Florida Statute 1007.23 guarantees every A.A. graduate from the Florida College System will be granted admission to one of the 12 public universities in Florida.
Santa Fe College maintains several direct articulation agreements with the University of Florida, University of North Florida, Florida A&M University, University of South Florida, University of West Florida and the University of the Virgin Islands. All of these direct articulation agreements guarantee Santa Fe College students admission to these partner universities. For more information, see Guaranteed Transfer Programs.
What's a "Transfer Track"?
If you graduate from Santa Fe College with an A.A. degree, your diploma will say Associate in Arts. Even though you'll have picked a specialization, or "transfer track," so that you're prepared for your upper division coursework, SF doesn't identify this as an individual "major." There is just one A.A. degree.
The SF Academic Advisement Center can help select the right classes to take each semester, and learn how to follow your online degree audit, so that you have a smooth and successful transfer.
Transfer Plans
These online plans offer general suggestions for when to take your courses to fulfill both your A.A. and current university admission requirements. Consult with your academic advisor (listed in eSantaFe) for specific requirements.
Can't find the program you're interested in? That doesn't mean we don't have it! Contact the Academic Advisement Center and talk to your advisor about your educational goals.
- DAA1000 - Dance Fundamentals
- DAA1100 - Contemporary Dance 1
- DAA1105 - Contemporary Dance 2
- DAA2106 - Contemporary Dance 3
- DAA1200 - Ballet 1
- DAA1205 - Ballet 2
- DAA2206 - Ballet 3
- DAA1330 - African Dance 1
- DAA1401 - Hip Hop Dance 1
- DAA1500 - Jazz 1
- DAA1505 - Jazz 2
- DAA1580 - Musical Theatre Dance Styles
- DAA2250 - Partnering and Variations
- DAA2610 - Dance Composition
- DAN1120 - World Dance (N)
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Tuition for 64 Credit Hours
- $6,833.28 Florida Residents
- $24,185.60 Non-Florida Residents
Lab Fees: $960.00
Additional Expenses
- $270.00 Required textbooks
- Variable Required Equipment (Camera, Supplies)
Program Cost Totals
- $8,063.28 Florida Residents
- $25,415.60 Non-Florida Residents
Full-tuition, competitive dance scholarships are available. Contact an advisor for audition dates and details.
There are many other scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.
Disclosure
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit |
In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
|
Books, Course Materials, |
$783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) |
$10,367 | $3,654 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,394 | $2,394 |
| Transportation | $1,197 | $3,942 |
| Total |
In-State: $17,304 Out-Of-State: $23,931 |
In-State: $13,336 Out-Of-State: $19,963 |
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit |
In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) |
$10,367 | $3,654 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,394 | $2,394 |
| Transportation | $1,197 | $3,942 |
| Total |
In-State: $17,773 Out-Of-State: $25,033 |
In-State: $13,805 Out-Of-State: $21,065 |
*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).
**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.
Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.
For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.