Dance - Bachelor of Arts in Dance
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance offers a broad technical, artistic, and academic curriculum designed to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive experience in technique, composition, pedagogy, performance, and interdisciplinary study.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, including General Education and Viewing the Wider World coursework and Dance Technique, Dance Technique Electives, Dance Major Core Requirements, and Interdisciplinary Electives.
Grades of C- or better are required in Area 1: ENGL 1110G Composition I and Area II: Mathematics, as well as Dance Major Core Courses. The College of Health, Education and Social Transformation requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 for graduation. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 3000 (300) or above.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
Students may take any general education course under each area as listed in the undergraduate course catalog. | ||
| Area I: Communications 1 | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
or ENGL 1110H | Composition I Honors | |
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication | 3 | |
or ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | |
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science (PHLS 1110G recommended) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Dance Appreciation | 3 | |
or THEA 1110G | Introduction to Theatre | |
or THEA 1210G | Acting for Non-Majors | |
or HNRS 2114G | Music in Time and Space | |
| General Education Elective (Must have a "G" distinction) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing the Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Dance Requirements | ||
| DANC 1155 | Introduction to Hip Hop Dance | 1 |
| PHED 1110 | Dance: | 1 |
| DANC 1130 | Introduction to Ballet | 1 |
| or DANC 1150 | Modern Dance I | |
| PHED 1430 | Pilates: | 1 |
| or PHED 1410 | Yoga: | |
| DANC 2130 | Ballet II | 2 |
| DANC 2150 | Modern Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 2157 | Hip-Hop Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 2270 | Dance Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 2460 | Dance for Musical Theatre | 2 |
| DANC 3130 | Ballet III | 2 |
| DANC 3150 | Modern Dance III | 2 |
| DANC 3210 | Music for Dancers | 2 |
| Dance Repertory | 4-6 | |
| Dance Repertory (Course must be taken at least 4 times) | 1 | |
| DANC 3265 | Dance Composition I | 3 |
| DANC 3350 | Dance Pedagogy I | 3 |
| DANC 3510V | World Dance | 3 |
| DANC 4265 | Dance Composition II | 3 |
| DANC 4266 | Advanced Independent Projects | 1-3 |
| DANC 4710 | Senior Project | 3 |
| DANC 4996 | Special Topics | 2-3 |
| SPMD 2210 | Anatomy and Physiology I (If student takes SPMD 2210, they should also take SPMD 2210L) | 3 |
| or DANC 3710 | Somatics and Anatomy of Movement | |
| SPMD 3150 | Theory and Technique of Dance and Rhythms | 2 |
| SPMD 3250 | Introduction to Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| Electives | 32 | |
| Introduction to Ballroom Dance | 1 | |
| Introduction to Argentine Tango | 1 | |
| Introduction to Flamenco | 1 | |
| Modern Dance I | 1 | |
| Tap Dance | 1 | |
| Introduction to Country Western Dance | 1 | |
| Introduction to Latin Social Dance | 1 | |
| Somatics and Anatomy of Movement | 3 | |
| Problems | 1-6 | |
| Introduction to West Coast Swing Dance | 1 | |
| Commercial Dance | 2 | |
| Dance History | 3 | |
| Dance Technology and Design | 3 | |
| Dance Pedagogy II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| Acting for Non-Majors | 3 | |
| Introduction to Stage Makeup | 3 | |
| Costume Design | 3 | |
| Lighting Design | 3 | |
| History of Art II | 3 | |
| Visual Concepts | 3 | |
| Intro to Business | 3 | |
| Advanced Independent Projects | 1-3 | |
| Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 | |
| Introduction to Education | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Music for Non-majors | 3 | |
| Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Social Foundations of Physical Activity | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 120-128 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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A Mathematics General Education course is required for the degree, but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the Mathematics course of their course.
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See the Viewing the Wider World Section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I . The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Additional courses to bring total hours up to 120 may be taken in any semester.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| DANC 1110G | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| BIOL 2610G | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution | 3 |
| PHED 1110 | Dance: | 1 |
| DANC 1155 | Introduction to Hip Hop Dance | 1 |
| DANC 1130 | Introduction to Ballet | 1 |
| DANC 1150 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 2270 | Dance Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 3250 | Dance Repertory | 1 |
| PHED 1410 | Yoga: | 1 |
| THEA 1210G | Acting for Non-Majors | 3 |
| BUSA 1110 | Intro to Business | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Second Year | ||
| DANC 2130 | Ballet II | 2 |
| DANC 2150 | Modern Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 2157 | Hip-Hop Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 3510V | World Dance | 3 |
| DANC 3250 | Dance Repertory | 1 |
| DANC 3610 | Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 3265 | Dance Composition I | 3 |
| DANC 3710 | Somatics and Anatomy of Movement | 3 |
| SPMD 3150 | Theory and Technique of Dance and Rhythms | 2 |
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHEM 1120G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 |
| PHLS 1110G | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Credits | 31 | |
| Third Year | ||
| DANC 1220 | Introduction to Latin Social Dance | 1 |
| DANC 2170 | Commercial Dance | 2 |
| DANC 2460 | Dance for Musical Theatre | 2 |
| DANC 3130 | Ballet III | 2 |
| DANC 3150 | Modern Dance III | 2 |
| DANC 3210 | Music for Dancers | 2 |
| DANC 3250 | Dance Repertory | 1 |
| DANC 3350 | Dance Pedagogy I | 3 |
| DANC 4265 | Dance Composition II | 3 |
| PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| ANTH 433V | Sex, Gender and Culture | 3 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 27 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ECED 1110 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
| SOCI 3120V | Introduction to Population Studies | 3 |
| DANC 1235 | Introduction to West Coast Swing Dance | 1 |
| DANC 4266 | Advanced Independent Projects | 3 |
| DANC 4710 | Senior Project | 3 |
| DANC 4996 | Special Topics | 3 |
| SPMD 3250 | Introduction to Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| DANC 3250 | Dance Repertory | 1 |
| DANC 3720 | Dance Technology and Design | 3 |
| THEA 355 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| MGMT 310V | Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 |
| ARTH 2120G | History of Art II | 3 |
| Credits | 32 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |