# Dance (Associate in Arts Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Dance

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/dance/

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.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units of credit (including major and general education courses).
-   Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or “P” or better.
-   Complete a general education pattern of courses (see Associate Degrees).
-   Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:

-   Examine, interpret, and create dance sequences using compositional principles of time, space, and energy.
-   Demonstrate literacy in dance history, appreciation, and world cultures.
-   Practice and interpret dance technique and alignment.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| DNCE 101 | Dance History | 3 |
| DNCE 100 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| or DNCE 102 | Introduction to Mexican Folkloric Dance: History, Culture, and Performance |  |
| or DNCE 104 | Dance on Film |  |
| or DNCE 105 | Dance Cultures of the World |  |
| DNCE 154 | Ballet II | 1.5 |
| DNCE 168 | Jazz Dance II | 1.5 |
| DNCE 178 | Modern Dance II | 1.5 |
| DNCE 278 | Dance as a Profession | 2 |
| **Required Dance Technique Electives** | | 8.5 |
| **Select 8.5 units from the following courses:** | |  |
| DNCE 121 | Hip Hop I |  |
| DNCE 122 | Hip Hop II |  |
| DNCE 134 | Pacific Island Dance I |  |
| DNCE 135 | Pacific Island Dance II |  |
| DNCE 136 | Dance Practices Across Cultures and Borders |  |
| DNCE 140 | Ballroom Dance Technique I |  |
| DNCE 143 | Ballroom Dance Technique II |  |
| DNCE 146 | Latin Dance Technique I |  |
| DNCE 147 | Latin Dance Technique II |  |
| DNCE 150 | Pilates Mat & Reformer I (DNCE 150 will not be offered.) |  |
| DNCE 152 | Ballet I |  |
| DNCE 154 | Ballet II |  |
| DNCE 166 | Jazz Dance I |  |
| DNCE 168 | Jazz Dance II |  |
| DNCE 172 | Musical Theater Dance I |  |
| DNCE 174 | Musical Theater Dance II |  |
| DNCE 176 | Modern Dance I |  |
| DNCE 178 | Modern Dance II |  |
| DNCE 221 | Hip Hop III |  |
| DNCE 222 | Hip Hop IV |  |
| DNCE 234 | Pacific Island Dance III |  |
| DNCE 235 | Pacific Island Dance IV |  |
| DNCE 240 | Ballroom Dance Technique III |  |
| DNCE 243 | Ballroom Dance Technique IV |  |
| DNCE 246 | Latin Dance Technique III |  |
| DNCE 247 | Latin Dance Technique IV |  |
| DNCE 250 | Contemporary Dance Intensive I |  |
| DNCE 253 | Contemporary Dance Intensive II |  |
| DNCE 254 | Contemporary Dance Intensive III |  |
| DNCE 256 | Contemporary Dance Intensive IV |  |
| DNCE 266 | Jazz Dance III |  |
| DNCE 268 | Jazz Dance IV |  |
| **Required Dance Performance Electives (3 units).** | | 3 |
| DNCE 179 | Musical Theatre Dance Production |  |
| DNCE 200 | Contemporary Dance Production I |  |
| DNCE 201 | Contemporary Dance Production II |  |
| DNCE 202 | Contemporary Dance Production III |  |
| DNCE 203 | Contemporary Dance Production IV |  |
| DNCE 204 | Classical Dance Production I |  |
| DNCE 205 | Classical Dance Production II |  |
| DNCE 206 | Classical Dance Production III |  |
| DNCE 207 | Classical Dance Production IV |  |
| DNCE 260 | Dance Touring Ensemble |  |
| DNCE 263 | Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance A |  |
| DNCE 264 | Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance B |  |
| DNCE 267 | Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance C |  |
| DNCE 269 | Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance D |  |
| **Total Units** | | **24** |

**\*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.