This section of the NLC Dance Pages provides information on degrees offered at NLC, and tuition and scholarship information

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Degrees at North Lake College

North Lake offers two different degrees -- the Associate of College/University Transfer Degree and the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree. Both of these degrees incorporate a major in dance. Recommended courses for these degrees are offered at the end of this section. For more information, please consult the DCCCD catalog and the current course schedule, available on the NLC Home Page.

Associate of College/University Transfer (ACUT) Degree

This degree is an individually-tailored degree designed according to the student's selected transfer institution and particular to the baccalaureate degree to be sought. Students wishing to pursue this degree should talk to a Dance Faculty Advisor and the Transfer Degree Counselor on NLC campus.

Associate of Arts and Sciences (ASS) Degree with Dance Major

This degree will provide a broad base of experience for students who plan to transfer to a senior college or university. If a student elects not to follow the suggested department requirements, a dance faculty member will help the student select courses needed to reach educational goals. Students are encouraged to take basic CORE courses along with dance classes. As a dance major, one-third of all course work is in liberal arts courses. This enables the dancer to contribute more professionally to educational endeavors with intelligence and integrity.

Suggested Department Requirements

Students select 32 credits in multi-dance concentrations.

Ballet: DANC 1241, DANC 1242, DANC 2241, DANC 2242
Modern: DANC 1245, DANC 1246, DANC 2245, DANC 2246
Jazz: DANC 1147, DANC 1148, DANC 2147, DANC 2148
Intro. to Composition: DANC 1101, DANC 1102
Improvisation: DANC 1113
Rehearsal and Performance: DANC 1151, DANC 1152
Dance for Theater: DANC 1345, DANC 1346
Coaching and Repertoire: DANC 1112
Dance Appreciation and Intro. to Humanities: DANC 2303, HUMA 1301

Tuition Information

Tuition is charged according to your place of residence. Check with "Admissions" section for proper tuition classification. Any questions should be directed to the Admissions Office, (972) 273-3101 or in person (A19).

Scholarship Information

Undergraduate students may receive financial aid and need-based grants and loans. The amount of the grants are based on the students GPA and recommendations from the Dance Department or Dean of Visual and Performing Arts.

Financial Aid is available from several sources to assist with the costs of college. Financial Assistance must be applied for each academic year and paperwork needs to be initiated 10-12 weeks prior to the start of semester. Students apply for financial aid by filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. For more information call (972) 273-3181 or come by room A449. NEWS FLASH!!! It is now possible to process your FAFSA on-line. Visit the Department of Education for more information.

Artistic scholarships are available. Performing scholarships are awarded to dance students who have made outstanding contributions to the performing arts and will represent the college at a scholarship event. Contact Sue Lee (972) 273-3021 or in person (A330).