Dance Program Overview

The South Orange County School of the Arts (SOCSA) offers not only technical training for the serious dance student, but it offers practical training as well. Students will be trained formally in the major of dance through the genres of ballet, tap, jazz, and modern. Training is additionally offered in musical theatre and technical theatre. Once students successfully enter into their third year of training, the student’s jury to become a member of the SOCSA Dance Company. Thus, the students will acquire two years of experience in dancing choreographed works in a company environment, which will include not only dance training and choreographic experiences with guest artists and dance faculty, but practice and execution of theatrical design in the areas of lighting, costume, makeup, and scenery. The committed faculty and staff know how important it is to be a flexible and diverse performer. The program will address all the needs of the student for directly entering into a career in dance, a program or institution of higher learning, or just simply for the appreciation and love toward the art of dance.

Course Descriptions

SOCSA Dance
This intermediate course includes dance history, modern dance techniques, jazz techniques and dance composition. The class is intended for first year dance majors, and intermediate dance majors who aren't ready to join the production company.

SOCSA Dance Production
Membership into Dance Production is limited to students selected in the Spring Semester. This course focuses on technique and composition culminating into several public performances.

Drama Musical Comedy
This course provides the student with the opportunity to improve and showcase talents in drama, music, or dance, culminating in general public performances.