Dance Major (B.F.A.)

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Major code BF5151

The B.F.A. degree program prepares the individual for future work in the field of dance and related professions by encouraging the realization of individual artistic potential through the integration of creative, physical, and intellectual processes. It emphasizes modern dance choreography and performance, and it includes theoretical, historical, and practical studies in dance.

Degree Requirements

The B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography major program requires a minimum of 192 credit hours. General Education/Tier requirements credits are 45-50 credits. Dance core studio requires 78 credits, plus additional history and theory courses. A senior capstone experience requires six credits taken over two terms.

Freshman - Credit Hours: 50–60

Tier I English composition (100 level) Credit Hours: 5
Tier I quantitative skills Credit Hours: 4–5
Tier II Credit Hours: 5–9
Electives Credit Hours: 6–9

DANC 090 - Dance Composition Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
DANC 101A - Modern Dance Technique I Credit Hours: 3
DANC 101B - Ballet Technique I Credit Hours: 2
DANC 101C - Beginning Dance Composition I Credit Hours: 2
DANC 102A - Modern Dance Technique I Credit Hours: 3
DANC 102B - Ballet Technique I Credit Hours: 2
DANC 102C - Beginning Dance Composition II Credit Hours: 2
DANC 103A - Modern Dance Technique I Credit Hours: 3
DANC 103B - Ballet Technique I Credit Hours: 2
DANC 103C - Beginning Dance Composition III Credit Hours: 2
DANC 104D - Jazz Dance Technique I Credit Hours: 2
(May be substituted only once for DANC 101B, 102B or 103B)
DANC 111 - Music for Dance I Credit Hours: 2
DANC 170 - Viewing 20th-Century Dance Credit Hours: 4
DANC 231 - Introduction to Dance Kinesiology Credit Hours: 2
DANC 380 - Practicum in Dance Production Credit Hours: 1

Sophomore - Credits Hours: 48–60

Tier II Credit Hours: 10–15
Electives Credit Hours: 6–10

DANC 090 - Dance Composition Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
DANC 201A - Modern Dance Technique II Credit Hours: 3
DANC 201B - Ballet Technique II Credit Hours: 2
DANC 201C - Intermediate Dance Composition I Credit Hours: 2
DANC 202A - Modern Dance Technique II Credit Hours: 3
DANC 202B - Ballet Technique II Credit Hours: 2
DANC 202C - Intermediate Dance Composition II Credit Hours: 2
DANC 203A - Modern Dance Technique II Credit Hours: 3
DANC 203B - Ballet Technique II Credit Hours: 2
DANC 203C - Intermediate Dance Composition III Credit Hours: 2
DANC 204D - Jazz Dance Technique II Credit Hours: 2
(May be substituted only once for DANC 201B, 202B or 203B)
DANC 240 - Practicum in Teaching Dance I Credit Hours: 1
DANC 312 - Music for Dance II Credit Hours: 3
DANC 331 - Analysis of Dance Movement Credit Hours: 4
DANC 380 - Practicum in Dance Production Credit Hours: 1
DANC 440 - Practicum in Teaching Dance II Credit Hours: 1 to 2
(Must register for 2 credit hours.)
DANC 441 - Teaching Dance I Credit Hours: 3

Junior - Credits Hours: 49–55

English composition (300 level) Credit Hours: 4
Tier II Credit Hours: 4–5
Electives Credit Hours: 6–10

DANC 090 - Dance Composition Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
DANC 301A - Modern Dance Technique III Credit Hours: 3
DANC 301B - Ballet Technique III Credit Hours: 2
DANC 301C - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 2
DANC 302A - Modern Dance Technique III Credit Hours: 3
DANC 302B - Ballet Technique III Credit Hours: 2
DANC 302C - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 2
DANC 303A - Modern Dance Technique III Credit Hours: 3
DANC 303B - Ballet Technique III Credit Hours: 2
DANC 303C - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 2
DANC 304D - Jazz Dance Technique III Credit Hours: 2
(May be substituted only once for DANC 301B, 302B or 303B)
DANC 380 - Practicum in Dance Production Credit Hours: 1
DANC 431 - Dance Kinesiology Seminar Credit Hours: 2
DANC 440 - Practicum in Teaching Dance II Credit Hours: 1 to 2
(Must register for 2 credit hours.)
DANC 443 - Teaching Dance III Credit Hours: 2
DANC 471 - History of Dance I Credit Hours: 4

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DANC 313 - Dance Notation I Credit Hours: 3
DANC 315A - Laban Movement Analysis I Credit Hours: 3

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DANC 271 - Black Dance Forms Credit Hours: 4
DANC 351 - Dance Cultures of the World I Credit Hours: 4
DANC 472 - History of Dance II Credit Hours: 4

Senior - Credits Hours: 43–56

Tier III Credit Hours: 4–5
Electives Credit Hours: 12–24

DANC 090 - Dance Composition Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
DANC 401A - Modern Dance Technique IV Credit Hours: 3
DANC 401B - Ballet Technique IV Credit Hours: 2
DANC 402A - Modern Dance Technique IV Credit Hours: 3
DANC 402B - Ballet Technique IV Credit Hours: 2
DANC 403A - Modern Dance Technique IV Credit Hours: 3
DANC 403B - Ballet Technique IV Credit Hours: 2
DANC 404D - Jazz Dance Technique IV Credit Hours: 2
(May be substituted only once for DANC 401B, 402B or 403B)
DANC 460 - Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 2
DANC 480 - Production Problems for Dance Theater Credit Hours: 1 to 6

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DANC 351 - Dance Cultures of the World I Credit Hours: 4
DANC 472 - History of Dance II Credit Hours: 4
(DANC 351 and DANC 472 offered alternate years.)

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DANC 473 - History of Dance III Credit Hours: 4
DANC 474 - History of Postmodern Choreography and Practice Credit Hours: 4

Electives

Electives should include a choice of courses in philosophy, psychology, anthropology, studio art, art history, music performance, music history, theater history, and acting.

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Dance Major (B.F.A.)

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Degree Requirements

Freshman - Credit Hours: 50–60

Sophomore - Credits Hours: 48–60

Junior - Credits Hours: 49–55

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Senior - Credits Hours: 43–56

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Electives