Sacramento State Dance
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Dance transfers starts with DNCE 22, DNCE 11A and DNCE 11B; the full list is below.

114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Dance

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Dance Major Preparation

The courses Sacramento State lists as Dance major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Required

DNCE 22 Music for Dance

Courses listed

DNCE 11A Jazz Dance Level IIA
DNCE 11B Jazz Dance Level IIB
DNCE 11C Jazz Dance Level IIC

Courses listed

DNCE 12A Contemporary Dance Level IIA
DNCE 12B Contemporary Dance Level IIB
DNCE 12C Contemporary Dance Level IIC

Courses listed

THEA 14 Stage Makeup and Costume Construction
THEA 16 Stagecraft
THEA 20 Lighting

Courses listed

DNCE 4A Tap Dance Level IA
DNCE 4B Tap Dance Level IB
DNCE 4C Tap Dance Level IC
DNCE 5A Mexican Folklorico Level IA
DNCE 5B Mexican Folklorico Level IB
DNCE 5C Mexican Folklorico Level IC

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Sac State's own Dance requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Dance major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Dance and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Dance?

Sacramento State's Dance major preparation includes DNCE 22, DNCE 11A, DNCE 11B, DNCE 11C, DNCE 12A and DNCE 12B, 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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