Dance, BA Major in

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The BA Major in Dance is a performing art program with emphasis on the study of technique, composition, performance and production. The course of study is designed to complement the existing academic programs and to provide students with practical training in dance as an art form.

A personal interview with a member of the dance faculty is recommended prior to registration as a major.

Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 124

Students are encouraged to participate in MOVOM (the Modern Dance Club) each semester. Assignment of students to the appropriate ballet and modern dance courses and labs will be based on prior experience, study and advancement. Students may take ballet and modern dance courses two (2) times for credit, but must complete the ballet and modern dance sequences through level IV in order to graduate.

1. Dance Course Requirements*(See Footnote) - Semester Hours: 45

DNCE 011 - (CP) Modern Dance I Semester Hours: 2-4*
DNCE 012 - (CP) Modern Dance II Semester Hours: 2-4
DNCE 013 - (CP) Modern Dance III Semester Hours: 2-4
DNCE 014 - (CP) Modern Dance IV Semester Hours: 2-4
DNCE 015 - (CP) Ballet I Semester Hours: 2-3
DNCE 016 - (CP) Ballet II Semester Hours: 2-3
DNCE 017 - (CP) Ballet III Semester Hours: 2-3
DNCE 018 - Ballet IV Semester Hours: 2-3
DNCE 025 - The Art of Dance Production Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 111 - Modern Dance V Semester Hours: 2-4
DNCE 112 - Modern Dance VI Semester Hours: 2-4
DNCE 113 - Modern Dance VII Semester Hours: 2-4
DNCE 114 - Modern Dance VIII Semester Hours: 2-4
DNCE 115 - Ballet V Semester Hours: 2-3
DNCE 116 - Ballet VI Semester Hours: 2-3
DNCE 121 - Choreography I Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 127 - (AA) Dance Appreciation Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 128 - History of Dance Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 130 - Dance Repertory Semester Hours: 3
or
DNCE 132 - Dance Styles Semester Hours: 1-3
DNCE 133 - Senior Practicum Semester Hours: 2
*Footnote: BA Dance Majors and BSEd Dance Majors are not required to take Pilates labs as part of their degree.

2. Other Course Requirements - Semester Hours: 8

DRAM 055 - Rehearsal and Production-Theater Semester Hours: 0.5
(Two semesters of DRAM 055 must be taken to receive credit.)
PESP 107 - Kinesiology for the Dancer Semester Hours: 4
PESP 103 - Methods and Materials for Teaching at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3

3. Electives - Semester Hours: 2 to 3

AFST 039 - (CC, CP) The Dance Practices of the African Diaspora and the American Experience Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 030 - Rhythmic Training and Accompaniment for Dance Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 035 - Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis Semester Hours: 2
or
DRAM 035 - Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis Semester Hours: 2
(Course chosen under advisement)
DNCE 039 - (CC, CP) The Dance Practices of the African Diaspora and the American Experience Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 040 - (CP) Tap Dance I Semester Hours: 2
DNCE 041 - (CP) Tap Dance II Semester Hours: 2
DNCE 047 - (CP) Hip-Hop Semester Hours: 2
DNCE 048 - (CP) Jazz Dance I Semester Hours: 2
DNCE 049 - (CP) Jazz Dance II Semester Hours: 2
DNCE 050 - (CP) Jazz Dance III Semester Hours: 2
DNCE 122 - Choreography II Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 123 - Independent Study in Dance Semester Hours: 1-3
DNCE 130 - Dance Repertory Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 132 - Dance Styles Semester Hours: 1-3
DNCE 110 - (CP) Irish Dance Steps and Studies Semester Hours: 3
or
IRE 110 - (CP) Irish Dance Steps and Studies Semester Hours: 3
(Course chosen under advisement)
MUS 151 - Special Studies in Music Semester Hours: 1-3
MUTH 157 - (CP) Choreography for the Theater Semester Hours: 3

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