Dance, BA

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Major: Dance

Program Overview

The BA degree with a major in dance requires 41 credits of courses offered by the Department of Dance. Of the 41 credits, 15 credits of Modern/Contemporary technique, 6 credits of Ballet technique, 3 credits of Dance History and 2 credits of production (crew) courses are required. The remaining credits are chosen upon advisement from among courses in Dance Science/Wellness, Dance in Culture, Production Resources, Pedagogy and Choreography.

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Program Requirements

Students seeking to complete this major and degree program must meet the general requirements for bachelor's degrees and the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. Students completing this program as a secondary major while completing another undergraduate degree program do not need to satisfy the latter set of requirements.

Degree requirements for the major in dance, Bachelor of Arts degree, are as follows:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Technique Core (all but DANC 103 and DANC 160 are repeatable for credit as advised and/or desired)		21
Modern Techniques: By advisement and placement, select from among the 3-credit and floating credit classes below (15 credits):
DANC 103	First-Year Contemporary Dance Technique I
DANC 104	First-Year Contemporary Dance Techniques II
DANC 203	Second-Year Contemporary Dance Technique I
DANC 204	Second-Year Contemporary Dance Technique II
DANC 303	Thrid-Year Contemporary Dance Technique I
DANC 304	Third-Year Contemporary Dance Technique II
DANC 317	Advanced Contemporary Dance Technique I
DANC 318	Advanced Contemporary Dance Technique II
DANC 403	Fourth-Year Contemporary Dance Technique I
DANC 404	Fourth-Year Contemporary Dance Technique II
DANC 417	Advanced Contemporary Dance Technique I
DANC 418	Advanced Contemporary Dance Technique II
Ballet Techniques: By advisement and placement, select from among the 3-credit and floating credit classes listed below (6 credits):
DANC 160	Introduction to Ballet Technique I
DANC 161	Introduction to Ballet Technique II
DANC 260	Second-Year Ballet Technique I
DANC 261	Second-Year Ballet Technique II
DANC 360	Ballet Technique for Contemporary Dance Students I
DANC 361	Ballet Technique for Contemporary Dance Students II
DANC 460	Ballet Technique for Contemporary Dance Students I
DANC 461	Ballet Technique for Contemporary Dance Students II
Core Theory and Creative Research Requirements		9
DANC 355	History of Modern Dance
Select two from among:
DANC 121	Dance in Culture - Ethnic Forms
DANC 122	Dance in Culture - Theatrical Forms
DANC 314	The Craft of Choreography
DANC 345	Kinesiology for Dance and Sport Performance
Additional Core Requirements (choose 3 from below):		9
DANC 121	Dance in Culture - Ethnic Forms
DANC 122	Dance in Culture - Theatrical Forms
DANC 315	Choreography and Music
DANC 324	Dance Production Resources
DANC 335	Contemporary Dance Pedagogy
DANC 345	Kinesiology for Dance and Sport Performance
DANC 346	Topics in Dance Medicine, Science, and Wellness
DANC 396	SAGES Senior Capstone in Dance
Additional Performance/Physical Requirements		2
DANC 385	Production Practicum (repeatable for credit)
DANC 386	Rehearsal and Performance
Total Hours		41

Departmental Honors

Please consult the department for information regarding Departmental Honors requirements.

2022-23 General Bulletin