Oakland University - Collegiate Program - BFA Dance
Varner Hall, Room 207 371 Varner Drive Rochester, MI 48309-4485
Company affiliated
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Offers study abroad
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Other
Description
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance degree is intended for students who wish pre-professional and professional preparation in dance. The B.F.A. program is designed for students who wish to concentrate on performance and choreography. Grounded in a contemporary dance aesthetic informed by traditional/classical modern dance principles, our unique program aims to produce top-notch performers and choreographers through progressive study of technique, kinesiology, pedagogy, choreography and somatic principles. Professionally experienced faculty teach through an innovative curriculum to produce highly skilled and well prepared graduates for the dance field.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
08/05/24-05/11/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(4)Description:
Lower Division Tuition
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Upper Division Tuition
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Non-Resident Lower Division Tuition
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Non-Resident Upper Division Tuition
Housing
- Available
(5)
Location:
Hamlin Hall and Vandenberg Hall
Description:
Double Room
Location:
Hamlin Hall and Vandenberg Hall
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Single
Location:
Hillcrest Hall
Description:
Four-person private bedroom suite
Location:
Oak View Hall
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Freshman double room
Location:
Oak View Hall
Description:
Upperclassman two-person, private-bedroom suite
Session Description
Dance Requirements - 94 credits (or placement) Modern Dance Technique - Student must complete each of the following modern dance courses twice for a total of 24 credits: DAN 1110 - Modern Dance (3) DAN 2110 - Modern Dance (3) DAN 3110 - Modern Dance (3) DAN 4110 - Modern Dance (3) Ballet - Student must complete 16 credits of ballet with at least 4 credits from DAN 3100 or higher: DAN 1100 - Ballet (2) DAN 2100 - Ballet (2) DAN 3100 - Ballet (2) DAN 4100 - Ballet (2) Required courses DAN 1031 - Dance Conditioning/Pilates Mat (1) or DAN 1032 - Dance Conditioning/Pilates Reformer (1) DAN 1373 - Dance History and Appreciation (4) DAN 1375 - World Dance Traditions (4) DAN 1377 - Dance in Film (4) DAN 1500 - Dance Improvisation/Choreography I (2) DAN 2500 - Choreography II (4) DAN 2640 - Dance Production (2) DAN 3030 - Kinesiology for the Dancer (4) DAN 3380 - Contemporary Dance History: Revolution and Revisionism (4) DAN 3500 - Choreography III (4) DAN 4441 - Dance Pedagogy (4) DAN 4500 - Senior Recital (2) DAN 4501 - Senior Recital II (2) DAN 4628 - Opportunities and Careers in Dance (2) MUS 1207 - Basic Musicianship for Dancers (2) THA 1004 - Acting for Non-Theatre Majors (2) Seven credits from the following courses DAN 3700 - Oakland Dance Theatre (1) DAN 4700 - Repertory Dance Company (1) DAN 4998 - Apprenticeship (4) Non-credit requirements Freshman Seminar Major standing Senior interview Performance production requirement Events attendance requirement
