2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Major in Dance (BFA)

CIP Code

50.0301

85 credits

Required Courses

DANC 200The Dancer's Body

2

DANC 210Ballet 1

2

DANC 211Ballet 2

2

DANC 220Modern 1

2

DANC 221Modern 2

2

DANC 230Jazz 1

2

DANC 231Jazz 2

2

DANC 240World Studio 1

1

DANC 241World Studio 2

1

DANC 280Musical Theatre Dance 1

2

DANC 281Musical Theatre Dance 2

2

DANC 287Improvisation

2

DANC 300Body Conditioning and Maintenance

2

DANC 301Dance History 1

3

DANC 302Dance History 2

3

DANC 310Ballet 3

2

DANC 315Technique Studio

1

DANC 320Modern 3

2

DANC 330Jazz 3

2

DANC 387Choreography 1

2

DANC 410Ballet 4

2

DANC 420Modern 4

2

DANC 430Jazz 4

2

DANC 487Choreography 2

2

DANC 488Dance Pedagogy

3

THEA 102Branding and Marketing for the Theatre and Dance Artist

1

THEA 105Freshman Experience

1

THEA 107Design Awareness for Theatre and Dance

3

THEA 223Costume Design and Technology 1

3

THEA 232Acting 1

3

THEA 270Basic Musicianship 1

2

THEA 280Theatre and Dance Practicum

0 TO 1

THEA 334Studio 1

3

THEA 405Senior Experience

1

THEA 434Immersion Experience

1 TO 12

Students must take THEA 280 for 2 credits.

1 credit from

DANC 232Tap 1

1

DANC 332Tap 2

1

Total Credit Hours:1

2 credits from

DANC 489Mainstage Dance Performance

1

Total Credit Hours:2

4 credits from

DANC 289Student-Directed Dance Performance

1

DANC 389Studio Dance Performance

1

DANC 489Mainstage Dance Performance

1

Total Credit Hours:4

6 credits of directed electives as indicated below:

4 credits from

DANC 310Ballet 3

2

DANC 410Ballet 4

2

or

DANC 320Modern 3

2

DANC 420Modern 4

2

or

DANC 330Jazz 3

2

DANC 430Jazz 4

2

Total Credit Hours:4

2 credits from

DANC 310Ballet 3

2

DANC 315Technique Studio

1

DANC 320Modern 3

2

DANC 330Jazz 3

2

DANC 410Ballet 4

2

DANC 420Modern 4

2

DANC 430Jazz 4

2

Total Credit Hours: 85