Dance InstructorCertificate of Achievement

  1. Mira Costa College
    Dance Instructor — No prior training
    Certificate of Achievement
    • 20.5–22.5 units
    • 3 terms
  2. to Certificate

Dance Instructor map for 2025-2026

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Mira Costa College: Dance Instructor — No prior training

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses250–283 hours6.5–7.5 units

DNCE 166

Jazz Dance I
  • Elective
  • 1.5 units
  • 60 hours

DNCE 176

Modern Dance I
  • Elective
  • 1.5 units
  • 60 hours

DNCE 121 or DNCE 140 or DNCE 146

  • Elective
  • 1 unit
  • 35 hours

DNCE 152

Ballet I
  • Major
  • 1.5 units
  • 60 hours

CA Required Elective (DNCE)

  • Elective
  • 1–2 units
  • 35–68 hours

Career Planning

Advising Note
  • Milestone

Term 2 — Spring

5 courses399–432 hours6.5–7.5 units

DNCE 166

Jazz Dance I
  • Elective
  • 1.5 units
  • 60 hours

DNCE 176

Modern Dance I
  • Elective
  • 1.5 units
  • 60 hours

DNCE 122 or DNCE 143 or DNCE 147 *

  • Major
  • 1 unit
  • 35 hours

DNCE 292

Internship Studies
  • Major
  • 0.5–14 units
  • 209 hours
  • Corequisites

CA Required Elective (DNCE)

  • Elective
  • 1–2 units
  • 35–68 hours

Term 3 — Fall

4 courses414 hours7.5 units

DNCE 292

Internship Studies
  • Major
  • 0.5–14 units
  • 209 hours
  • Corequisites

DNCE 185

Choreography
Typically offered Fall of odd years. Prior completion of DNCE 152, DNCE 166, or DNCE 176 is required.
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 85 hours
  • Prerequisites

DNCE 168

Jazz Dance II
  • Major
  • 1.5 units
  • 60 hours
  • Advisory

DNCE 178

Modern Dance II
  • Major
  • 1.5 units
  • 60 hours
  • Advisory

Completion Prep

Advising Note
  • Milestone
Dance Instructor — Certificate of Achievement
Total hours: 1063–1129 | Total units: 20.5–22.5

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