Program: Dance, BFA Major in - Hofstra University

Mar 16, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

A performing arts program with emphasis on the study of technique, composition, performance and production. The course of study is designed to provide students with a concentrated experience in dance as an art form.

An audition and a personal interview with a member of the dance faculty is required prior to registration as a major.

Program Requirements

Candidates for graduation with the BFA degree in dance must fulfill the following requirements:

1. The Successful Completion of at Least 127 Semester Hours

The successful completion of at least 127 s.h. as listed below.

2. Liberal Arts Requirements - Semester Hours: 62

At least 62 semester hours of the total must be in liberal arts.

3. Residence Requirements

Candidates must spend the last four semesters of full-time study in-residence at Hofstra.

4. BFA Requirements

The successful completion of all BFA Requirements.

5. Demonstration Requirements

Demonstration of proficiency satisfactory to the dance faculty as determined by a fall and spring evaluation of majors and a senior project.

6. Major Requirements

Students must 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.
Courses chosen from the following:

A. Core Dance Requirements*(See Footnote) - Semester Hours: 76

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 117 - Ballet VII Semester Hours: 2-3
DNCE 118 - Ballet VIII Semester Hours: 2-3
DNCE 121 - Choreography I Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 122 - Choreography II Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 127 - (AA) Dance Appreciation Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 128 - The History of Ballet and Modern 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: For the BFA degree, courses include required modern dance, ballet and Pilates Labs.

B. Other Major Requirements - Semester Hours: 22

AFST 039 - (CC, CP) The Dance Practices of the African Diaspora and the American Experience Semester Hours: 3
DRAM 015 - Basic Stage Makeup Semester Hours: 3
or
DRAM 016 - Stage Lighting Semester Hours: 3
or
DRAM 018 - Costume Construction Semester Hours: 3
DNCE 035 - Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis Semester Hours: 2
(course selection chosen under advisement)
DRAM 055 - Rehearsal and Production-Theater Semester Hours: 0.5
(Two semesters of DRAM 055 must be taken to receive credit.)
MUS 151 - Special Studies in Music Semester Hours: 1-3
MUTH 157 - (CP) Choreography for the Theater Semester Hours: 3
PESP 107 - Kinesiology for the Dancer Semester Hours: 4
PESP 103 - Methods and Materials for Teaching at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3

C. Dance Electives - Semester Hours: Minimum of 2

Chosen from the following courses:

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 123 - Independent Study in Dance Semester Hours: 1-3
DNCE 124 A-Z - Special Topics in Dance Semester Hours: 1-3
IRE 110 - (CP) Irish Dance Steps and Studies Semester Hours: 3
or
DNCE 110 - (CP) Irish Dance Steps and Studies Semester Hours: 3
(course selection chosen under advisement)

D. General Electives - Semester Hours: 3

Courses chosen under advisement

Complete BFA Requirements

BFA Requirements in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Recommended Program Sequence - Total Hours: 127

Sample Schedule: Dance, BFA (132 Semester Hours)

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