The Bachelor of Arts Dance curriculum focuses on development of technical abilities, and choreographic skill, with dance related electives. The program strives to unite academic and artistic inquiry with dance related courses and cross-over course work, as applicable, in other disciplines. Audition is required.
Curriculum
Requires a minimum of 35 credit hours.
Note: Audition is required for the BA. Auditions are held every year in the fall semester.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 18 | |
| Performance I | ||
| Dance Composition II | ||
| Dance Composition III | ||
| Laban Movement Studies (with S/L) | ||
| Choreography & Media | ||
| Dance History: The History of Ballet and Modern Dance | ||
| Dance Technique 1, 2 | 12 | |
Ballet 3 | ||
Modern 3 | ||
Jazz (optional) 4 | ||
| Electives Menu 1 - Select 2 Courses | 2 | |
| Scene Shop Practicum | ||
| Costume Shop Practicum | ||
| Running Crew Practicum | ||
| Electives Menu 2 - Select 1 Course | 3 | |
| US/Caribe Social Dance | ||
| Senior Choreographic Project (Senior Standing required) | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Building Comm Thru Arts (with S/L) | ||
| Philanthropy and Social Change | ||
or SLAM 3060 | Philanthropy and Social Change | |
| Performing Arts Management | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Producing | ||
DANC/THEA Elective Approved by Faculty | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 35 | |
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BA Dance majors must achieve Level III in either ballet or modern dance and Level IV in the other dance style (ballet or modern) to fulfill the degree requirements for graduation.
- 2
Students will be evaluated at the end of each academic year. Dance majors must continue to be enrolled in technique classes through graduation. For the BA dance candidate, the maximum number of dance technique credits that may count toward the 120 hours needed for graduation is 24 credits.
- 3
A minimum of two semesters of ballet and a minimum of two semesters of modern dance are required.
- 4
Two semesters of Level III or Level IV jazz will be accepted toward the dance technique requirement.
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Repeatability of Courses:
Technique Courses:
- Level I is repeatable 2 times
- Level II is repeatable 4 times
- Level III is repeatable 6 times
- Level IV is repeatable 8 times
Practicum Courses:
Dance Technique Options
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 3800 | Contemporary Dance III | 2 |
| DANC 3820 | Ballet III | 2 |
| DANC 3830 | Intensive Contemporary Dance III | 3 |
| DANC 3840 | Intensive Ballet III | 3 |
| DANC 3950 | Jazz Dance III | 2 |
| DANC 4800 | Contemporary Dance IV | 2 |
| DANC 4820 | Ballet IV | 2 |
| DANC 4830 | Intensive Contemporary Dance IV | 3 |
| DANC 4840 | Intensive Ballet IV | 3 |
| DANC 4950 | Jazz Dance IV | 2 |
Movement Arts Track1
Requires a minimum of 35 credit hours.
Note: Audition is required for the BA. Auditions are held every year in the fall semester.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course | 18 | |
| Performance I | ||
| Dance Composition II | ||
| Dance Composition III | ||
| Laban Movement Studies (with S/L) | ||
| Choreography & Media | ||
| Dance History: The History of Ballet and Modern Dance | ||
| Dance Technique 2 | 12 | |
Ballet 3 | ||
Modern 3 | ||
Jazz (optional) | ||
| Electives Menu 1 - Select 2 Courses | 2 | |
| Scene Shop Practicum | ||
| Costume Shop Practicum | ||
| Running Crew Practicum | ||
| Electives Menu 2 - Select 1 Course | 3 | |
| Performance II | ||
| US/Caribe Social Dance | ||
| Senior Choreographic Project (Senior Standing required) | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Building Comm Thru Arts (with S/L) | ||
| Fundamentals of Lighting | ||
| Philanthropy and Social Change | ||
| Performing Arts Management | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Producing | ||
DANC/THEA Elective Approved by Faculty | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 35 | |
- 1
BA Movement Arts students must achieve a Level II standing or above for graduation.
- 2
For the BA Movement Arts track, students will be evaluated at the end of each academic year. Movement Arts students must continue to be enrolled in technique classes through graduation. The maximum number of dance technique credits that may count toward the 120 hours needed for graduation is 24 credits.
- 3
A minimum of two semesters of ballet and a minimum of two semesters of modern dance are required.
- *
Repeatability of Courses:
Technique Courses:
- Level I is repeatable 2 times
- Level II is repeatable 4 times
- Level III is repeatable 6 times
- Level IV is repeatable 8 times
Practicum Courses:
Dance Technique Options
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 1910 | African Dance I (as prerequisite for African Dance II) | 2 |
| DANC 1920 | Brazilian Dance (Only Level I offered) | 2 |
| DANC 2810 | Tap Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 2910 | African Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 2930 | Ballet II | 2 |
| DANC 2950 | Jazz Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 2970 | Contemporary Dance II | 2 |
| Level III (2) and Level IV (2) classes by placement. | 2 | |