Dance B.F.A.

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Bachelor Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree

See the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Dance

(Major Code: 214)

Program Requirements

All full-time dance majors must enroll in at least one technique course each semester in the major, and one 1-credit hour practicum course each semester for six semesters.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

Dance Core Requirements

Performance Techniques

18 hours of ballet (12 advanced hours) from:

12 hours of modern (6 advanced hours) from:

10 hours of jazz (6 advanced hours) from:

4 hours of tap (2 advanced hours) from:

Performance/Production

3 hours (1 per semester) of:

DANC 1112 - Practicum and Performance I 1

3 hours (1 hour per semester) of:

DANC 3112 - Practicum and Performance II 1

Choreography

8 hours of choreography to include:

Somatics

4 hours of:

DANC 3203 - Conditioning and Somatics 2

Historical Studies and Professional Preparation

Teaching

DANC 3216 - Dance Teaching Methods 2

Electives

6 hours of any-level dance electives

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