{
  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Dance",
  "id": "dance--dance-associate-in-arts-degree",
  "name": "Dance",
  "award": "Associate in Arts Degree",
  "department": "dance",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/dance/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Dance program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan to transfer to pursue a bachelor's degree in dance. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements or electives required by the transfer institution, as many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements. Most dance departments require auditions, so students are advised to complete advanced-level dance technique courses. Students should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university.\n\n##### Graduation Requirements\n\n-   Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units of credit (including major and general education courses).\n-   Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or “P” or better.\n-   Complete a general education pattern of courses (see Associate Degrees).\n-   Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.\n-   Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:\n\n-   Examine, interpret, and create dance sequences using compositional principles of time, space, and energy.\n-   Demonstrate literacy in dance history, appreciation, and world cultures.\n-   Practice and interpret dance technique and alignment."
    },
    {
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      "title": "Course Requirements",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required courses:"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 101",
          "title": "Dance History",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 100",
          "title": "Dance Appreciation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 102",
          "title": "Introduction to Mexican Folkloric Dance: History, Culture, and Performance",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 104",
          "title": "Dance on Film",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 105",
          "title": "Dance Cultures of the World",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 154",
          "title": "Ballet II",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 168",
          "title": "Jazz Dance II",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 178",
          "title": "Modern Dance II",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 278",
          "title": "Dance as a Profession",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Dance Technique Electives",
          "units": "8.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select 8.5 units from the following courses:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 121",
          "title": "Hip Hop I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 122",
          "title": "Hip Hop II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 134",
          "title": "Pacific Island Dance I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 135",
          "title": "Pacific Island Dance II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 136",
          "title": "Dance Practices Across Cultures and Borders",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 140",
          "title": "Ballroom Dance Technique I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 143",
          "title": "Ballroom Dance Technique II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 146",
          "title": "Latin Dance Technique I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 147",
          "title": "Latin Dance Technique II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 150",
          "title": "Pilates Mat & Reformer I (DNCE 150 will not be offered.)",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 152",
          "title": "Ballet I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 154",
          "title": "Ballet II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 166",
          "title": "Jazz Dance I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 168",
          "title": "Jazz Dance II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 172",
          "title": "Musical Theater Dance I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 174",
          "title": "Musical Theater Dance II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 176",
          "title": "Modern Dance I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 178",
          "title": "Modern Dance II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 221",
          "title": "Hip Hop III",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 222",
          "title": "Hip Hop IV",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 234",
          "title": "Pacific Island Dance III",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 235",
          "title": "Pacific Island Dance IV",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 240",
          "title": "Ballroom Dance Technique III",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 243",
          "title": "Ballroom Dance Technique IV",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 246",
          "title": "Latin Dance Technique III",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 247",
          "title": "Latin Dance Technique IV",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 250",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Intensive I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 253",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Intensive II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 254",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Intensive III",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 256",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Intensive IV",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 266",
          "title": "Jazz Dance III",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 268",
          "title": "Jazz Dance IV",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Dance Performance Electives (3 units).",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 179",
          "title": "Musical Theatre Dance Production",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 200",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Production I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 201",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Production II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 202",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Production III",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 203",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Production IV",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 204",
          "title": "Classical Dance Production I",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 205",
          "title": "Classical Dance Production II",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 206",
          "title": "Classical Dance Production III",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 207",
          "title": "Classical Dance Production IV",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 260",
          "title": "Dance Touring Ensemble",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 263",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance A",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 264",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance B",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 267",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance C",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DNCE 269",
          "title": "Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance D",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "24"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**\\*NOTE**: Some courses listed under the electives have limitations on enrollment because they are related in content. Please see the Courses Related in Content section for specific information about these limitations."
    }
  ]
}