Cal State Long Beach Dance
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Dance transfers starts with DANC 100, DANC 120 and DANC 161; the full list is below.
35 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Long Beach Dance Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Long Beach lists as Dance major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSULB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Complete 2 units from these
- DANC 100 Orientation to Dance
Complete all of these
- DANC 120 Introduction to Dancemaking
- DANC 161 Body Awareness and Conditioning for Dancers
- DANC 182 Introduction to Dance Production
- DANC 205 Introduction to Dance History
- DANC 260 Functional Anatomy for the Dancer
Complete 9 units from these
- DANC 220 Dance Composition I
Complete 2 units from these
- DANC 181 Dance Production Technical
Complete 1 of these
- DANC 180 Dance Performance
- DANC 295 Repertory
Complete 1 of these
- DANC 109A Street and Club Dances I
- DANC 109B Street and Club Dances I
- DANC 209A Street and Club Dances II
- DANC 209B Street and Club Dances II
Complete 1 of these
- DANC 116A Jazz Technique I
- DANC 116B Jazz Technique I
- DANC 216A Jazz Technique II
- DANC 216B Jazz Techniques II
Complete 1 of these
- DANC 152A Modern-Contemporary Techniques I
- DANC 152B Modern-Contemporary Techniques I
- DANC 252A Modern-Contemporary Techniques II
- DANC 252B Modern-Contemporary Techniques II
Complete 1 of these
- DANC 154A Ballet Technique I
- DANC 154B Ballet Technique I
- DANC 254A Ballet Technique II
- DANC 254B Ballet Technique II
Complete 1 of these
- DANC 210A Dances of Africa and the African Diaspora I
- DANC 210B Dances of Africa and the African Diaspora I
Complete 5 units from these
- DANC 109A Street and Club Dances I
- DANC 109B Street and Club Dances I
- DANC 116A Jazz Technique I
- DANC 116B Jazz Technique I
- DANC 117 Beginning Tap Technique
- DANC 118A Movement Practices I
- DANC 118B Movement Practices I
- DANC 152A Modern-Contemporary Techniques I
- DANC 152B Modern-Contemporary Techniques I
- DANC 154A Ballet Technique I
- DANC 154B Ballet Technique I
- DANC 209A Street and Club Dances II
- DANC 209B Street and Club Dances II
- DANC 210A Dances of Africa and the African Diaspora I
- DANC 210B Dances of Africa and the African Diaspora I
- DANC 214 Ballet Pointe
- DANC 216A Jazz Technique II
- DANC 216B Jazz Techniques II
- DANC 217 Intermediate Tap Technique
- DANC 218A Movement Practices II
- DANC 218B Movement Practices II
- DANC 252A Modern-Contemporary Techniques II
- DANC 252B Modern-Contemporary Techniques II
- DANC 254A Ballet Technique II
- DANC 254B Ballet Technique II
- DANC 295 Repertory
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Long Beach have a Dance major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Dance (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Dance?
Cal State Long Beach's Dance major preparation includes DANC 100, DANC 120, DANC 161, DANC 182, DANC 205 and DANC 260, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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