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 Dance faculty and a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to examine, interpret and create dance sequences using compositional principles of time, space and energy, demonstrate literacy in dance history, appreciation, and in world cultures, and practice and interpret dance technique and alignment.