Dance (B.A.)
Students electing to major in Dance complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 38 credits in their major:
Additional Requirements: In addition, all Dance majors must participate in one mainstage Theatre Arts production as a crew member.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Studies | ||
| DNC-100 | Dance in Society: Aesthetics and Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| DNC-210 | Roots of Jazz Dance: Africanist Aesthetics and the American Experience | 3 |
| DNC-301 | Dancing Histories | 3 |
| DNC-310 | Arts for Social Action | 1 |
| DNC-490 | Jazz and Justice Capstone | 3 |
| Dance Making | ||
| DNC-400 | Choreography | 3 |
| DNC-401 | Dance Composition | 1 |
| Dance Technique | ||
| Required technique courses: | ||
| DNC-231 | Rhythm-Generated Jazz Styles and Techniques | 2 |
| DNC-331 | Contemporary Jazz Styles and Techniques | 2 |
| Select a minimum of 6 credits across at least three different dance styles from the following: | 6 | |
| Tap Dance | ||
| Hip Hop Dance | ||
| Contemporary Dance II | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| West African Dance | ||
| Additional credits can come from the listing of courses above and below to fulfill the 15 required credits: | 5 | |
| Advanced Contemporary Workshop | ||
| Contemporary Dance | ||
| Theatrical Jazz Styles and Techniques | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Dance for the Musical Theatre | ||
| Conditioning for Dancers | ||
| Social Dance | ||
| Rhythm-Generated Jazz Styles and Techniques | ||
| Contemporary Jazz Styles and Techniques | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Critical Inquiry | ||
| Select six credit hours from the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Nutrition | ||
| Writing for Public Relations | ||
| Social Media Strategies | ||
| Special Topics in American History | ||
| Principles of Business Management | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Event Planning and Facility Management | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Gender and Sexuality: Cross-Cultural Perspectives | ||
| Foundations of Acting | ||
| Total Credits | 38 | |
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Courses should be selected in consultation with your advisor.
Degree Plan for Dance (B.A.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| FYT-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| UNV-101 | University Seminar | 3 |
| DNC-100 | Dance in Society: Aesthetics and Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| DNC Technique | 2 | |
| DNC Electives | 2 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNV-102 | University Seminar II | 3 |
| DNC-210 | Roots of Jazz Dance: Africanist Aesthetics and the American Experience | 3 |
| DNC Technique | 2 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Electives | 1-5 | |
| Credits | 15-19 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GST-098 | Sophomore Studio 1 | 1 |
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 2 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| DNC-301 | Dancing Histories | 3 |
| DNC-231 | Rhythm-Generated Jazz Styles and Techniques | 2 |
| DNC Technique | 2 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Electives | 1-2 | |
| Credits | 18-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 2 or Quest for the Good Life |
3 |
| DNC-400 | Choreography | 3 |
| DNC Technique | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Electives | 1-4 | |
| Credits | 16-19 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| DNC-401 | Dance Composition | 0-1 |
| DNC Technique | 2 | |
| Critical Inquiry | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Electives | 4-10 | |
| Credits | 12-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| DNC-331 | Contemporary Jazz Styles and Techniques | 2 |
| DNC-310 | Arts for Social Action | 1 |
| DNC and other Electives | 10-14 | |
| Credits | 13-17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| DNC-401 | Dance Composition | 1 |
| Electives | 14-18 | |
| Credits | 15-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| DNC-490 | Jazz and Justice Capstone | 3 |
| Electives | 12-14 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 121-146 | |
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.
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One each semester.
- Minimum of 120 credits required for undergraduate degree conferral.
- Electives can be supplemental DNC Technique courses or courses to fulfill a second major.
- Dance majors can take up to 19 credits per semester when enrolled in at least one DNC Technique course.