UC Santa Barbara Dance
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Dance transfers starts with DANCE 36, DANCE 45 and DANCE 50; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Barbara Dance Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Dance major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- DANCE 36 History of Modern Dance and Contemporary Performance
- DANCE 45 History and Appreciation of Dance
- DANCE 50 Fundamentals of Choreography
- DANCE 51 Improvisation
Complete 18 units from these
- DANCE 43A Beginning Street Dance Forms
- DANCE 43B Beginning Street Dance Forms
- DANCE 43C Beginning Street Dance Forms
- DANCE 46 Introduction to Social Dance: History and Practice
- DANCE 47A Ballet I
- DANCE 47B Ballet I
- DANCE 47C Ballet I
- DANCE 56A Modern Dance I
- DANCE 56B Modern Dance I
- DANCE 56C Modern Dance I
Complete 18 units from these
- DANCE 43A Beginning Street Dance Forms
- DANCE 43B Beginning Street Dance Forms
- DANCE 43C Beginning Street Dance Forms
- DANCE 46 Introduction to Social Dance: History and Practice
- DANCE 47D Ballet II
- DANCE 47E Ballet II
- DANCE 47F Ballet II
- DANCE 56D Modern Dance II
- DANCE 56E Modern Dance II
- DANCE 56F Modern Dance II
Complete all of these
- MUS 11 Fundamentals of Music
- THTR 5 Introduction to Acting
- THTR 19 Design Fundamentals for Dance and Theatre
- THTR 23D Dance Lighting Design
Complete 2 units from these
- THTR 29D Run Crew Practicum
Complete 1 units from these
- THTR 29A Scenic Practicum
- THTR 29B Lighting Practicum
- THTR 29C Costume Practicum
Complete 1 of these
- MUS 15 Music Appreciation
- MUS 17 World Music
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Dance major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Dance and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for Dance?
UC Santa Barbara's Dance major preparation includes DANCE 36, DANCE 45, DANCE 50, DANCE 51, DANCE 43A and DANCE 43B, 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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