Bridgewater State University - Collegiate Program - Dance Major (BA)
131 Summer Street Bridgewater, MA 02325
Not company affiliated
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Study abroad offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Other
Description
Ballet, jazz dance, modern dance, world dance, tap dance— our dance program will expose you to the ideas and experiences of a wide-range of dance traditions. Among universities with dance programs, BSU also stands out for offering students a wide range of courses designed to support individual interests and talents. Explore areas like dance methodology to gain deep knowledge of diverse teaching theories and practices. Through studying dance science and technique, you’ll gain foundational skills that serve as a springboard for dance degree graduates interested in careers like dance therapy. Other courses offer special opportunities like investigating your cultural dance heritage and examining bias and systemic racism in dances of various cultures. In addition to studying the anatomy and biomechanics of dance, courses for dance degree students include: Dance Practicum Theory and Practice of Dance Art and Education World Dance Hypersexuality: The Black & Brown Dancing Body
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
Not Provided
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
In-state tuition
Description:
Out-of-state tuition
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
10 Different Halls: Miles Hall, DiNardo Hall, Crimson Hall, Stonehouse Hall, Weygand Hall, Scott Hall, Woodward Hall, Pope Hall, Shea and Durgin Halls, Great Hill Student Apartments
Description:
Housing & Food
Session Description
Students seeking licensure as a teacher of dance (grades K-12) must also complete a second major in Secondary Education. Students should consult the Educator Preparation and Licensure Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for professional education admission and retention information and important institutional deadlines. Learning Outcomes Course Requirements Required courses (50 credits) DANC 140 - Dance Technical Practicum DANC 225 - Theory and Practice of African Diaspora Dance DANC 235 - African American Presence in Dance DANC 237 - Theory and Practice of Jazz Dance, Fall DANC 242 - Theory and Practice of Ballet, Fall DANC 245 - Theory and Practice of Ballet, Spring DANC 247 - Theory and Practice of Jazz Dance, Spring DANC 248 - Theory and Practice of Modern Dance, Fall DANC 249 - Theory and Practice of Modern Dance, Spring DANC 251 - Dance History DANC 254 - Science and Theory of Dance DANC 256 - Dance Composition DANC 260 - World Dance DANC 271 - Theory and Practice of Tap Dance DANC 280 - Theory and Practice in Dance Art and Education DANC 353 - Creative Dance for Children DANC 357 - Dance Production Theory DANC 360 - Theatrical Lighting and Production Techniques for Dance DANC 452 - Ballet Pedagogy DANC 453 - Dance Methodology DANC 494 - Seminar in Dance Education (CWRM) Electives (6 credits) Complete three credits, selected from the following: DANC 399 - Topical Studies in Dance DANC 497 - Advanced Individual Projects in Dance DANC 498 - Internship in Dance DANC 499 - Directed Study in Dance Complete two credits in: DANC 155 - Dance Practicum Complete one credit, selected from the following: PHED 161 - International Social Dance PHED 164 - Square and Contra Dance PHED 168 - Ballroom Dance Total minimum credits: 56 Core Curriculum Requirements A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
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