The Hartt School (University of Hartford) - Collegiate Program - BFA in Dance Performance
200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117
Not company affiliated
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Offers study abroad
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Other
Description
The dance performance emphasis is designed to prepare students for careers in dance as professional performing artists. Students in this program focus on technique, performance, and choreography while participating in some pedagogical training as well. The dance performance emphasis is designed to prepare students for careers in dance as professional performing artists. Students in this program focus on technique, performance, and choreography while participating in some pedagogical training as well. In addition, they partake of the considerable resources of academic excellence available through the University of Hartford. This program offers future dance performers the opportunity to develop their craft and artistry in a challenging yet nurturing environment while expanding their ability to function as engaged and educated citizens throughout their careers.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
08/26/24-05/14/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
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Tuition
Housing
- Available
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A-F Complex
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A-F Complex
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Double
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A-F Complex
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Super Single
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Village Apartments
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Single
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Village Apartments, Park River Apartments
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Double
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Regents Park
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Single
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Regents Park
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Double
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Park River Apartments
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Single
Session Description
Required Credits: 120 First Year Semester 1 (14 credits) DFA 120 - Classical Ballet I 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 122 - José Limón Technique I 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 130 - Ballet Pedagogy I 1 credit(s) DFA 138 - Foundational Kinetic Patterns 0.5 credit(s) DFA 160P - Performance Techniques 1 credit(s) DFA 162 - Variations/Pas de Deux I 0.5 credit(s) DFA 166 - Production Practicum I 0.5 credit(s) DFA 435 - Extended Technique 0.5 credit(s) WRT 110W - Academic Writing I 3 credit(s) HLM 020 - Information Literacy in the Performing Arts 0 credit(s) Mathematics elective (M 114 or M 116) 3 credit(s) Semester 2 (15 credits) DFA 121 - Classical Ballet I 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 125 - Martha Graham Technique I 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 150P - Improvisation I 0.5 credit(s) DFA 163 - Variations/Pas de Deux I 0.5 credit(s) DFA 167 - Production Practicum I 0.5 credit(s) DFA 270 - Dance Kinesiology I 3 credit(s) DFA 360 - Repertory/Performance 1 credit(s) 2 DFA 435 - Extended Technique 0.5 credit(s) TH 130 - Music Theory and Ear Training for Dancers I 2 credit(s) WRT 111W - Academic Writing II 3 credit(s) Second Year Semester 1 (16 credits) DFA 140 - Movement Fundamentals I 2 credit(s) DFA 224 - Martha Graham Technique II 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 220 - Classic Ballet II 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 262 - Variations/Pas de Deux II 0.5 credit(s) DFA 271 - Dance Kinesiology II 3 credit(s) DFA 360 - Repertory/Performance 1 credit(s) 2 DFA 435 - Extended Technique 0.5 credit(s) DFA - Pedagogy elective 2 credit(s) HLM 100 - Introduction to Music 3 credit(s) Semester 2 (13.5 credits) DFA 134 - Pilates I 0.5 credit(s) DFA 221 - Classic Ballet II 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 223 - José Limón Technique II 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 250P - Elements of Composition 2 credit(s) DFA 263 - Variations/Pas de Deux II 0.5 credit(s) DFA 272 - Musicianship for Dancers 2 credit(s) DFA 360 - Repertory/Performance 1 credit(s) 2 DFA 435 - Extended Technique 0.5 credit(s) UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s) Third Year Semester 1 (17 credits) DFA 320 - Classical Ballet III 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 326 - Contemporary Dance Forms I 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 350P - Process of Composition 2 credit(s) DFA 360 - Repertory/Performance 1 credit(s) 2 DFA 362 - Variations/Pas de Deux III 0.5 credit(s) DFA 371 - Technology in Performing Arts 3 credit(s) DFA 435 - Extended Technique 0.5 credit(s) ART 100 - Aspects of Art OR ART 211W - History of Western Art II 3 credit(s) Academic elective 3 credit(s) Semester 2 (16.5 credits) DFA 170W - Dance History I 3 credit(s) DFA 321 - Classical Ballet III 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 327 - Contemporary Dance Forms II 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 360 - Repertory/Performance 1 credit(s) 2 DFA 363 - Variations in Pas de Deux III 0.5 credit(s) DFA 373 - Modern Solos 0.5 credit(s) DFA 435 - Extended Technique 0.5 credit(s) DFA 470 - Dance Administration 1 credit(s) DFA 474 - Dance Production 1 credit(s) DFA - Dance elective 2 credit(s) UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s) Fourth Year Semester 1 (13.5/14.5 credits) DFA 171W - Dance History II 3 credit(s) DFA 325 - Martha Graham Technique III 1 OR DFA 419 - José Limón Technique III 1 OR DFA 426 - Contemporary Dance Forms III 1 2 credit(s) DFA 360 - Repertory/Performance 1 credit(s) 2 DFA 420 - Classical Ballet IV 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 435 - Extended Technique 0.5 credit(s) DFA 450P - Senior Dance Composition OR DFA 451 - Senior Dance Production 1-2 credit(s) * DFA 462 - Variations/Pas de Deux IV 0.5 credit(s) DFA 472 - Dance as Profession 0.5 credit(s) UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s) Semester 2 (13.5/14.5 credits) DFA 325 - Martha Graham Technique III 1 OR DFA 419 - José Limón Technique III 1 OR DFA 426 - Contemporary Dance Forms III 1 2 credit(s) DFA 360 - Repertory/Performance 1 credit(s) 2 DFA 421 - Classical Ballet IV 2 credit(s) 1 DFA 435 - Extended Technique 0.5 credit(s) DFA 450P - Senior Dance Composition OR DFA 451 - Senior Dance Production 1-2 credit(s) * DFA 463 - Variations/Pas de Deux IV 0.5 credit(s) DFA - Dance elective 0.5 credit(s) UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s) Academic elective 3 credit(s) Notes: 1Class-level placement based on audition or juries. Entrance by audition only. 2DFA 360 - Repertory/Performance is a repeatable course. *DFA 450P and DFA 451 can be taken in any order but are not repeatable. Students should refer to the Hartt Undergraduate Handbook for further departmental grade requirements.
