Ball State University - Collegiate Program - BA/BS Degree in Dance
Arts and Communications Building, Room AC 306 Muncie, IN 47306
Not company affiliated
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Offers study abroad
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Other
Description
The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) degree in dance supports students in developing a broad knowledge of dance and applying it to other areas of interest in diverse ways within a liberal arts environment. We aim to create well-rounded and versatile human beings and dance practitioners that bring unique visions and changes to the dance world through their passions. The BA/BS in dance is customizable to your educational experience, integrating dance with other areas of interest by allowing students to declare multiple majors and/or minors. Students have the opportunity to focus on dance pedagogy with our pedagogy and advanced pedagogy courses and through a teaching assistant position for our dance courses. Other opportunities include choreography, choreographer assistant positions, dance history and research, body conditioning and anatomy, and a plethora of dance technique courses such as West African, hip-hop, jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, ballet, and modern. Our dance program values all movement techniques equally and offers various levels in all forms while emphasizing learning opportunities that facilitate creative collaboration and deliver transformative experiences. The dance program takes a proactive approach to career preparation. Throughout the 4-year program, students develop a portfolio of work and create a personalized senior capstone, which allows students to combine their passion for dance and prepares them to transition from college to a professional dance career. As a student in our undergraduate-only program, you will have opportunities to perform each semester.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
08/19/24-05/02/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
Indiana Resident Total Tuition and Fees
Description:
Non-Indiana Resident Total Tuition and Fees
Housing
- Available
(2)
Location:
11 Different Halls: Beyerl (North), Botsford/Swinford, DeHority, Kinghorn, North West, Noyer, Park, Schmidt/Wilson, Studebaker East, Studebaker West, Woodworth
Description:
Non-Indiana Living Expenses (Housing and Food)
Location:
11 Different Halls: Beyerl (North), Botsford/Swinford, DeHority, Kinghorn, North West, Noyer, Park, Schmidt/Wilson, Studebaker East, Studebaker West, Woodworth
Description:
Indiana Living Expenses (Housing and Food)
Session Description
53-54 credits Departmental Core, 14 credits Students must take 2 credits of DOTD 180. DOTD 100 First Year Experience DOTD 103 The Art of Storytelling DOTD 180 First Year Practicum in Theatre and Dance DOTD 200 Branding and Marketing for the Theatre and Dance Artist DOTD 201 Building Worlds Through Design and Collaboration DOTD 301 Art, Communities, and Social Consciousness DOTD 405 Senior Experience Dance Major Core: Dance Foundations DANC 104 Worlds of Dance DANC 200 Dance Science DANC 287 Improvisation DANC 301 Dance History 1 DANC 302 Dance History 2 DANC 387 Choreography 1 DANC 488 Dance Pedagogy Dance Major Core: Dance Forms DANC 132 Introduction to Tap 1 DANC 210 Ballet 1 DANC 220 Modern 1 DANC 230 Jazz 1 DANC 240 West African Forms 1 DANC 241 Hip-hop Dance Forms 1 DANC 280 Musical Theatre Dance 1 THEA 434 Immersion Experience Dance Major Core: Applied Dance Electives - 3 credits from DANC 380 Dance Production DANC 401 Advanced Topics in Dance Studies DANC 498 Advanced Dance Pedagogy BA/BS Dance Electives, 4-5 credits Students must complete courses from at least two areas listed below. BA/BS Topics Electives DANC 380 Dance Production DANC 401 Advanced Topics in Dance Studies DANC 498 Advanced Dance Pedagogy BA/BS Technique Electives DANC 211 Ballet 2 DANC 221 Modern 2 DANC 231 Jazz 2 DANC 243 West African Forms 2 DANC 244 Hip Hop Dance Forms 2 DANC 281 Musical Theatre Dance 2 DANC 310 Ballet 3 DANC 320 Modern 3 DANC 330 Jazz 3 DANC 342 West African Forms 3 DANC 343 Hip Hop Forms 3 BA/BS Choreography Electives DANC 487 Choreography 2 DANC 490 Creative Project BA/BS Self-Directed Electives DANC 299X Experimental/Developmental Topics DANC 496 Senior Thesis THEA 434 Immersion Experience DOTD 496 Directed Study in Theatre and Dance DOTD 499 Internship in Theatre or Dance Total Credits: 53-54
