Dance, BA
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. Once admitted to Tulane, students may audition for the BA program during the Fall semester each year.
Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120 credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000. More information on degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.
See Sample Plan of Study below.
Curriculum Requirements
Requires a minimum of 35 credit hours.
Note: Audition is required for the BA. Auditions for current Tulane students 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 | ||
| Producing | ||
| Stage Management 1 | ||
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.
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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 for current Tulane students 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) | ||
| Philanthropy and Social Change | ||
| Performing Arts Management | ||
| Producing | ||
| Stage Management 1 | ||
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 | |
Sample Plan of Study
This example plan of study for the BA in Dance represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| DANC 2010 | Performance I | 3 |
| Practicum/Run Crew (THEA 3311, THEA 3312, THEA 3313) | 1 | |
| Select one elective in Dance Technique | 2 | |
| NTC Core and General Elective | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one elective in Dance Technique | 2 | |
| Practicum/Run Crew (THEA 3311, THEA 3312, THEA 3313) | 1 | |
| NTC Core and General Elective | 13 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| DANC 4730 | Dance History: The History of Ballet and Modern Dance Tier 2 Writing section of Dance History is 4 credits | 3-4 |
| Select one elective in Dance Technique | 2 | |
| NTC Core and General Elective | 11 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| DANC 2520 | Dance Composition II | 3 |
| Select one elective in Dance Technique | 2 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 11 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| DANC 4600 | Choreography & Media | 3 |
| Select one elective in Dance Technique | 2 | |
| NTC Core and General Elective | 11 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| DANC 3550 | Laban Movement Studies | 3 |
| Select one elective in Dance Technique | 2 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 10 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| DANC 3520 | Dance Composition III | 3 |
| Select one elective from Elective Menu 2 | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one elective in Dance Technique | 2 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 10 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121-122 | |
Program String and Field of Study: LABA_UG, DANC
For more information, contact the Department of Theatre and Dance.