The BFA (132 credits) is a course of study designed to provide students with a concentrated experience in dance as an art form. Entry into the BFA program is by audition only. The program is geared toward students who plan to pursue careers in performance and choreography. A personal interview with a member of the dance faculty is required prior to registration as a major.
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Towers Quad, Towers Double, Suite without Lounge
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Super Single, Graduate Double
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Graduate Singles
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Core Dance Requirements*(See Footnote) - Semester Hours: 76 DNCE 011 - (CP) Modern Dance I DNCE 012 - (CP) Modern Dance II DNCE 013 - (CP) Modern Dance III DNCE 014 - (CP) Modern Dance IV DNCE 015 - (CP) Ballet I DNCE 016 - (CP) Ballet II DNCE 017 - (CP) Ballet III DNCE 018 - Ballet IV DNCE 025 - The Art of Dance Production DNCE 111 - Modern Dance V DNCE 112 - Modern Dance VI DNCE 113 - Modern Dance VII DNCE 114 - Modern Dance VIII DNCE 115 - Ballet V DNCE 116 - Ballet VI DNCE 117 - Ballet VII DNCE 118 - Ballet VIII DNCE 121 - Choreography I DNCE 122 - Choreography II DNCE 127 - (AA) Dance Appreciation DNCE 128 - The History of Ballet and Modern Dance DNCE 130 - Dance Repertory or DNCE 132 - Dance Styles DNCE 133 - Senior Practicum *Footnote: For the BFA degree, courses include required modern dance labs and Pilates Labs. B. Other Major Requirements - Semester Hours: 24 AFST 039 - (CC, CP) The Dance Practices of the African Diaspora and the American Experience DRAM 015 - Basic Stage Makeup or DRAM 016 - Stage Lighting or DRAM 018 - Costume Construction DRAM 035 - Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis or DNCE 035 - Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis (course selection chosen under advisement) DRAM 055 - Rehearsal and Production-Theater (Two semesters of DRAM 055 must be taken to receive credit.) MUS 003 - (AA) Music Appreciation (for nonmajors) or MUS 004 - (AA, CC) Music Around the World MUS 151 - Special Studies in Music MUTH 157 - (CP) Choreography for the Theater PESP 107 - Kinesiology for the Dancer PESP 103 - Methods and Materials for Teaching at the Elementary Level C. Dance Electives - Semester Hours: 2 to 3 Chosen from the following courses: DNCE 040 - (CP) Tap Dance I DNCE 041 - (CP) Tap Dance II DNCE 047 - (CP) Hip-Hop DNCE 048 - (CP) Jazz Dance I DNCE 049 - (CP) Jazz Dance II DNCE 050 - (CP) Jazz Dance III DNCE 123 - Independent Study in Dance IRE 110 - (CP) Irish Dance Steps and Studies or DNCE 110 - (CP) Irish Dance Steps and Studies