Towson University - Collegiate Program - Dance Performance & Choreography Major (B.F.A.)
8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252
Not company affiliated
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Offers study abroad
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Other
Description
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Dance provides excellent preparation for careers in dance performance, teaching, and choreography with preparation for continued study in graduate school. Towson University’s dance major is a comprehensive program of artistic, creative and academic development. Through a rich curriculum grounded in theory and best practices, you will learn technique while gaining a broad knowledge of dance and dance repertory, the ability to integrate dance-related knowledge and skills, sensitivity to dance and musical styles, and an insight into the role of dance in intellectual, education and cultural life. Our accomplished faculty represent a diverse cross section of aesthetics and teaching philosophies to give you a well-rounded academic experience.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
08/26/24-05/20/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(2)Description:
In-State Tuition Per Semester
Description:
Out-of-State Tuition Per Semester
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
Barton & Douglass Houses, Glen Complex, Richmond Hall, Newell Hall, Prettyman & Scarborough Halls, Residence Tower, Towson Run Apartments, Barnes Hall & Marshall Hall, Residences at 10 West Burke Avenue
Description:
On-Campus Housing
Session Description
Dance Performance and Choreography Major Requirements Foundation Courses DANC 126 MUSICAL CONCEPTS FOR DANCERS DANC 216 SOPHOMORE CREW DANC 223 LEVEL I BALLET DANC 224 LEVEL I BALLET DANC 227 LEVEL I MODERN DANC 228 LEVEL I MODERN DANC 235 DANCE COMPOSITION I DANC 245 SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR MOVEMENT I DANC 345 SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR MOVEMENT II Dance Major Course Sequence DANC 250 METHODS OF TEACHING DANCE: TECHNIQUE DANC 263 DANCE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION 3DANC 316 JUNIOR CREW DANC 321 RESPONDING TO DANCE DANC 335 DANCE COMPOSITION II DANC 336 DANCE COMPOSITION III DANC 346 SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF ANALYSES OF MOVEMENT III DANC 436 DANCE COMPOSITION IV: FOR THE PROSCENIUM DANC 437 DANCE COMPOSITION V: FOR THE CAMERA DANC 480 SENIOR PROJECT: SEMINAR DANC 491 SENIOR PROJECT: CONCERT/LECTURE DEMONSTRATION THEA 101 ACTING I Level II Technique Courses DANC 323 & DANC 324 LEVEL II BALLET and LEVEL II BALLET DANC 327 & DANC 328 LEVEL II MODERN and LEVEL II MODERN Total Units 59 Additional Dance Performance and Choreography Major Requirements Level III Technique Courses A total of 9 units must be taken in Level III courses. DANC 423 LEVEL III BALLET DANC 424 LEVEL III BALLET DANC 427 LEVEL III MODERN DANC 428 LEVEL III MODERN Electives Of the 12 total units of electives required, all must be from DANC. At least 6 of the 12 units must be in Modern Repertory, Ballet Repertory or Dance Company. DANC 101 THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE DANC 102 YOGA DANC 104 AERIAL DANCE TECHNIQUE DANC 105 MOVEMENT SKILLS ENHANCEMENT FOR MEN DANC 108 PILATES TECHNIQUE DANC 109 JAZZ DANCE I DANC 111 TAP DANCE I DANC 201 METHODS OF TEACHING DANCE: DEVELOPMENTAL MOVEMENT DANC 209 JAZZ DANCE II DANC 211 TAP II DANC 310 JAZZ DANCE III DANC 341 POINTE TECHNIQUE I DANC 343 MEN'S BALLET TECHNIQUE DANC 350 METHODS OF TEACHING DANCE: PREK-12 SETTING DANC 37x SPECIAL TOPICS DANC 383 MODERN DANCE REPERTORY DANC 384 BALLET REPERTORY DANC 450 METHODS OF TEACHING DANCE: POLICY AND ADVOCACY DANC 481 DANCE COMPANY DANC 492 PRACTICUM IN DANCE TECHNIQUE DANC 495 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DANCE
