Dance (B.A.)
Students electing to major in Dance complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree: 49–51 credits of core courses, 31–33 elective credits, 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 |
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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 | |
American Civilization I: Introduction to American Studies | ||
Nutrition | ||
Writing for Public Relations | ||
Social Media Strategies | ||
Special Topics in American History | ||
Management and Organizational Behavior | ||
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 | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
UNV-101 & FYT-101 |
University Seminar and First Year Studio |
4 |
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 | ||
RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 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 | 1-3 | |
Credits | 17-19 | |
Spring | ||
RTS-225 or PHL-225 |
The Quest for the Ultimate: Dialogue with Global Religious Traditions 1 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 | |
Core Course | 3 | |
Electives | 1-7 | |
Credits | 12-19 | |
Spring | ||
DNC-331 | Contemporary Jazz Styles and Techniques | 2 |
DNC-310 | Arts for Social Action | 1 |
Core Course | 3 | |
DNC and other Electives | 7-11 | |
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 | 120-146 |
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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.