Dance Program

The dance program at San Antonio College prepares students for careers in dance, choreography, and arts administration. The program focuses on expressing ideas, feelings, and inner visions through performance in multiple dance disciplines - ballet, modern jazz, ethnic, contemporary, and more. Program courses include: technique, choreography, dance history and criticism, somatic and kinesiological science, dance production, and dance administration and business. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer dance program.

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San Antonio College (SHSU)

1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX

San Antonio College (SAC) is a two-year community college offering programs for associate's degrees, certificates for vocational or career training, continuing education, as well as college transfer study programs. SAC offers an excellent faculty and flexible scheduling to help a variety of students meet their educational needs. Flexible scheduling is available through day and evening classes, weekend classes, Internet courses, tele-courses, and off-campus classes.

San Antonio College is one of five Alamo Colleges serving Bexar County and the surrounding area. The Alamo Colleges are Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College and Northeast Lakeview College.

History

San Antonio College was founded in 1925 as the "University Junior College" as part of the University of Texas. Control of the college was later transferred to the San Antonio Independent School District. At that point its name was changed to "San Antonio Junior College."

In 1945, a newly formed San Antonio Junior College District assumed control of San Antonio Junior College and St. Philip's Junior College. In 1951, a renamed "San Antonio College" moved to its present site at San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio. The college gained accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1955. In the 1960s, the college developed into a comprehensive community college, adding occupational, technical and continuing education courses to its curriculum.

The San Antonio Junior College District became the Alamo Community College District in 1982, and was later referred to as "Alamo Colleges."

Academics

The academic calendar for San Antonio College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, a short "Maymester," and a few short summer sessions.

Colleges and Schools

Academic units at San Antonio College are divided into departments, rather than into colleges and schools. The academic departments at San Antonio College include:

• Arts and Sciences
• Professional and Technical Education
• Continuing Education and Workforce Development
• Distance Education
• Internet Courses
• Off-Campus Courses

Student Life

There are many student clubs and organizations available for involvement at San Antonio College, and the Office of Student Life (OSL) also organizes many events and activities for students hoping to connect with others. Some of the many student organizations on campus include the Astronomy Club, Black Student Alliance, Catholic Student Association, Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA), the Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES), and many recreational sports teams, among others.

The Loftin Student Center houses the school cafeteria, many vendor outlets, and rooms that are available to rent for an event or activity.

Traditions

The SAC school colors are red and white, and the school mascot is the ranger.

Athletics

The SAC sports program provides all student-athletes with an opportunity for sports competition. All student-athletes who wish to try out for a team must be enrolled at SAC in 9 credit hours, must be in good standing, and carry a 2.0 GPA.  San Antonio College is part of the South Texas Club Sports League (STCSL). SAC "rangers" athletic teams include:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Boxing
• Soccer

 Women's Sports:

• Soccer
• Softball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its San Antonio Campus, the district of Alamo Colleges offers the following satellite campuses and locations:

• St. Philip's College Southwest Campus
• Advanced Technology Center
• St. Philip's College Military Base Locations
• Palo Alto College Off-Campus Locations
• Northwest Vista College at Data Point
• Central Texas Technology Center, New Braunfels, TX
• Alamo Colleges Community Education Centers
• Westside Workforce Education and Training Center
• Greater Kerrville - Alamo Colleges Center

Community Life

The SAC Office of Student Engagement provides many opportunities for students to assist the community through service learning initiatives. San Antonio College strives to instill civic responsibility in its students, faculty and staff, while also helping the surrounding communities. The service areas of San Antonio College include Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr and Wilson counties.

The SAC offers community access to its Koehler Cultural Center, Scobee Planetarium, theatre events, music events and visual arts gallery.  SAC's home, San Antonio, is a good area for exploring history and art, with lots of restaurants, recreation and entertainment. The San Antonio River Walk offers access to good restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues. There are three fall music festivals in the area, many theme and water parks, the San Antonio Zoo, King William Historic District, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Dance Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Antonio College offers an associate's degree program in dance.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Dancers

Description

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for on-air broadcasting, or for video recording.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dancers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% from 2014 to 2024

Choreographers

Description

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, choreographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).