Dance (Associate in Arts Degree) · MiraCosta College

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
orDNCE 102	Introduction to Mexican Folkloric Dance: History, Culture, and Performance
orDNCE 104	Dance on Film
orDNCE 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.