Session Description

University Core The minimum number of credits required to complete the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Fine Arts is 120. Students who need background preparation courses in math, English, foreign language, and chemistry may need additional credits. Course List Code Title Credits General Education Requirements 1 Competencies 1 Oral and Written Communication – Part A and Part B 2 Quantitative Literacy (QL) – Part A and Part B 2 Foreign Language 2 Distribution Requirements 1 Humanities 6 Natural Sciences (Must include one lab) 6 Social Sciences 6 Cultural Diversity 2 Electives Additional Electives 12 Credits in Peck School of the Arts 3 9 University Credits 3 Total Credits 42 Dance Foundations Curriculum Students in both the BFA and BA dance degree programs must complete the following Dance Foundations curriculum in their freshman year: Course List Code Title Credits DANCE 111 Ballet I 3 DANCE 113 Modern Dance Technique I 3 DANCE 233 Improvisation for Dancemaking 3 Total Credits 9 Major Requirements Course List Code Title Credits Dance Technique Courses Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition 4 Select a minimum of 5 semesters: 15 DANCE 113 Modern Dance Technique I DANCE 114 Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition II DANCE 213 Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition III DANCE 214 Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition IV DANCE 317 Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition V DANCE 318 Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition VI Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition 4 Select a minimum of 5 semesters: 15 DANCE 111 Ballet I DANCE 112 Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition II DANCE 211 Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition III DANCE 212 Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition IV DANCE 311 Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition V DANCE 312 Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition VI Complementary Dance Technique 5,6 DANCE 115 Jazz Dance I 2 or DANCE 122 African Dance & Diaspora Technique I Choose one: 2 DANCE 115 Jazz Dance I (if not selected above) DANCE 116 Jazz Dance II DANCE 117 Tap I DANCE 122 African Dance & Diaspora Technique I (if not selected above) DANCE 123 African Dance & Diaspora Technique II DANCE 217 Tap II DANCE 222 African Dance & Diaspora Technique III DANCE 325 Pointe and Variations DANCE 327 Dance for the Musical Theatre I DANCE 370 World Movement Traditions: DANCE 427 Dance for the Musical Theatre II DANCE 624 Feldenkrais for Performers Somatic and Conditioning Practices 7 Choose 4 credits from the following: 4 DANCE 103 Introduction to Yoga DANCE 220 Body Sense DANCE 321 Alexander Technique for the Performer DANCE 323 Body Conditioning: Pilates Method DANCE 403 Intermediate Yoga For Dancers DANCE 421 Alexander Technique Practicum DANCE 623 Body Conditioning: Pilates Method II DANCE 624 Feldenkrais for Performers Dance Creative Courses DANCE 231 Music and Dancers I 3 DANCE 233 Improvisation for Dancemaking 8 3 DANCE 352 Digital Media Portfolio for Performers 3 DANCE 412 Dance Composition I 8 3 DANCE 413 Dance Composition II 3 DANCE 490 Repertoire and Ensemble 9, 10 3 DANCE 601 Senior Project 3 Dance Academic Courses DANCE 209 Dance Production 8 2 DANCE 251 Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis 3 DANCE 314 Contemporary Dance History 3 DANCE 371 Dance Anatomy & Kinesiology 3 DANCE 460 Teaching Dance in Community Settings 3 Dance Elective Courses 5 Choose from the following: DANCE 110 Bodies in Motion: Dance, Identity and Culture DANCE 115 Jazz Dance I DANCE 116 Jazz Dance II DANCE 117 Tap I DANCE 309 Dance Production Practicum DANCE 310 Jazz III DANCE 313 History of Dance in the African Diaspora DANCE 315 History of the American Musical Theater DANCE 319 Dance Service-Learning DANCE 320 Rituals and Culture DANCE 321 Alexander Technique for the Performer DANCE 323 Body Conditioning: Pilates Method DANCE 327 Dance for the Musical Theatre I DANCE 370 World Movement Traditions: DANCE 403 Intermediate Yoga For Dancers DANCE 414 Dance Composition III 11 DANCE 420 Creating Dance in the Community DANCE 421 Alexander Technique Practicum DANCE 427 Dance for the Musical Theatre II DANCE 489 Workshop in Dance: DANCE 490 Repertoire and Ensemble DANCE 491 Repertory/Student Choreographer Total Credits 78