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Bachelor of Dance
This program is intended for the student who wishes to pursue a rigorous degree program of combined general and dance studies. Emphasis is placed on the development of transferable skills that will support transitions inside or outside the dance field.
Degree Requirements for B.A. in Dance
- Dance History - 3 credits
- Kinesiology- 3 credits
- Choreography I - 3 credits
- Pedagogy - 3 credits
- Dance Essentials - 1 credit
- Senior Pro-Seminar - 1 credit
- Senior Seminar (project) (project) - 3 credits
- Ballet technique - 24 credits
- Dance Conditioning - 1 credit
- Modern I - 2 credits
- Modern II - 2 credits
- Modern III - 1 credit
- Modern IV - 1 credit
- Jazz I - 1 credit
- Jazz II - 1 credit
- Production Practicum - 1 credit
- Company Ensemble - 3 credits
Dance Electives
- Pointe and Variations - 1 credit
- Men's Technique and Variations - 1 credit
- Pas de Deux - 1 credit
- Tap I - 1 credit
- Musical Theatre Dance - 1 credit
- Introduction to Labanotation - 3 credit
- Personal Nutrition - 3 credits
- Introduction to Arts Administration - 3 credits
- Choreography II - 3 credits
- Choreography III - 3 credits
- Internship/Co-op - 3 credits
- Company Ensemble Elective - 0 credits ($200 fee)
- Abroad Experience
Bachelor of Dance in Performance
This concentration emphasizes a pre-professional level of study with expanded offerings in movement and performance curriculum aimed at developing a sound and versatile dance professional.
Requirements for a B.A. in Dance with Performance Concentration
Students must attain a technical level of Ballet III before making formal application in the winter term of the sophomore year. A total of 6 Company Ensemble credits (3 additional terms) and 9 credits in a combination of the following are requires: Pointe and Variations, Men’s Technique, Tap, Musical Theatre Dance, Pas de Deux and/or Performance Internship/Co-op(s) totaling 66 credits for a B.A. in Dance with a Performance Concentration.
This concentration emphasizes a pre-professional level of study with expanded offerings in movement and performance curriculum aimed at developing a sound and versatile dance professional.
Bachelor of Dance in Applied Theory
This area of study prepares the student in one of two tracks of study--Pedagogy or Choreography--each of which are detailed below.
Requirements for a B.A. in Dance with Applied Theory Concentration
This concentration offers tracks in Pedagogy and Choreography. Formal application is required after completing Choreography I and Pedagogy. A total of 12 additional credits are required as follows:
Choreography Track
Choreography II
Introduction to Arts Administration
6 Company Ensemble credits (3 additional terms)
Choreography III
Pedagogy Track
Choreography II
Introduction to Arts Administration
6 Company Ensemble credits (3 additional terms)
Internship/Co-op
Arts Administration Minor
This minor is comprised of arts administration, business and communications courses that support the not-for-profit sector of business in the arts.
- Acct 101 Principles of Accounting I/Financial
- Comm 230 Principles of Public Relations
- Danc 200 Introduction to Arts Administration
- Mgmt 120 Principles of Management
- Mis 110 Advanced Computer Applications
- Mktg 162 Principles of Integrated Marketing
- Mktg 347 Advertising and Branding Strategies
- Danc 475 Arts Administration Internship
Total: 24-27 credits