Dance Major (B.F.A.)
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance program combines conservatory-based training in many genres of dance with a liberal arts curriculum to prepare students for careers as professional dancers. Students are offered ample opportunities to choreograph and perform in conjunction with their coursework. The program is based within the Department of Theatre & Dance. For further information, go to BFA Dance. (Note: All Theatre & Dance majors must pass yearly juries/portfolio reviews and faculty evaluation for continuation in the programs.)
Curriculum Requirements
Dance BFA students must:
- attain the Advanced level in one dance technique and Intermediate in the other for at least one semester prior to graduation; and
- complete the major course requirements listed below:
Program Requirements
Students must complete 22 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance and Choreography | ||
| Dance Technique: Modern | ||
| Select 24 credits from the following: | 24 | |
| Dance Technique: Modern I | ||
| Dance Technique: Modern II | ||
| Dance Technique: Modern III | ||
| Dance Technique: Modern IV | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet | ||
| Select 24 credits from the following: | 24 | |
| Dance Technique: Ballet I | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet II | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet III | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet IV | ||
| Dance Technique: Ballet V | ||
| Dance Repertory | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Dance Repertory For Freshmen I | ||
| Dance Repertory For Freshmen II | ||
| Dance Repertory for Sophomores I | ||
| Dance Repertory for Sophomores II | ||
| Dance Repertory for Juniors I | ||
| Dance Repertory for Juniors II | ||
| Dance Repertory for Seniors I | ||
| Dance Repertory for Seniors II | ||
| Improvisation and Choreography | ||
| DNCE 160 | Dance Improvisation | 2 |
| DNCE 161 | Choreography I | 2 |
| DNCE 261 | Choreography II | 2 |
| DNCE 361 | Choreography III | 2 |
| Capstone Course | ||
| DNCE 480 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Theoretical Studies | ||
| DNCE 120 | Rhythmic Analysis | 3 |
| DNCE 130 | Dance Science | 3 |
| DNCE 131 | Health and Wellness Workshop 1 | 0 |
| DNCE 135 | Laban Movement Analysis and Bartenieff Fundamentals | 3 |
| DNCE 145 | World Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 150 | Production Elements-Dance | 2 |
| DNCE 317 | Western Theatrical Dance Studies: 1661-Present | 3 |
| DNCE 362 | Digital Technologies and Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 402 | Dance Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 86 | |
| 1 | Complete course a minimum of 8 times. There is no credit associated with this course. |