Dance Performance (B.F.A.)

Requirements in School (74)

Theatre Arts Core (12)

• THEA 201 - The Aesthetics of Theatre Credits: 3
• THEA 235 - Stage Technology I: Costumes and Makeup Credits: 3
• THEA 235A - Stage Technology I Laboratory Credits: 1
• THEA 255 - Stage Technology II: Scenery and Lighting Credits: 3
• THEA 255A - Stage Technology II Laboratory Credits: 1
• THEA 366 - House Management and Publicity Credits: 1

And (23)

• TH-D 286 - Dance Improvisation Credits: 3
• TH-D 353X - Analysis and Pedagogy of Dance Credits: 3
• TH-D 377 - Dance Performance Credits: 1

• Students must 4 semester hours in this course.

• TH-D 420 - The Business of Dance Credits: 3
• TH-D 474 - Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics Credits: 3

• Available for general education credit.

• TH-D 474 is a writing infused course.

• This is a creativity and critical analysis general education course for the Creativity, Innovation, and Change Pathway.

• TH-D 475 - History of Dance 17th Century to Modern Times Credits: 3

• TH-D 475 is a writing infused course.

• THEA 110 - Fundamentals of Acting for the Non-Major Credits: 3
• THEA 395 - Production Practicum Credits: 1

Course work from the following (22)

• TH-D 205 - Ballet I Credits: 1
• TH-D 206 - Modern Dance I Credits: 1
• TH-D 207 - Ballet II Credits: 1
• TH-D 208 - Modern Dance II Credits: 1
• TH-D 305 - Ballet III Credits: 1
• TH-D 306 - Modern Dance III Credits: 1
• TH-D 405 - Ballet IV Credits: 1
• TH-D 406 - Modern Dance IV Credits: 1

Course work from the following (17)

• TH-D 308 - Pointe I Credits: 1
• TH-D 320 - Male Ballet Techniques Credits: 1
• TH-D 330 - Musical Theatre Dance Credits: 2
• TH-D 361 - Jazz Technique Credits: 2
• TH-D 388 - Choreography I Credits: 2
• TH-D 408 - Pointe II Credits: 1
• TH-D 409 - Pas de Deux Credits: 2
• TH-D 477 - Special Studies in Dance Credits: 1
• TH-D 488 - Choreography II Credits: 2
• TH-D 496 - Tutorial in Dance Credits: 1-3
• THEA 495 - Internship in Theatre Arts Credits: 1-9

Other Requirements (9)

• ARTH 282 - Introduction to World Art Credits: 3

• Available for general education credit.

• This is a creativity and critical analysis general education course for the Origins and Influences Pathway.

• KNPE 100 - Scientific Basis of Human Activity Credits: 3

• Available for general education credit.

• This is a nature and technology general education course for the Health and Wellness Pathway.

• MUHL 220 - Introduction to Western Musical Traditions Credits: 3

• Available for general education credit.

• This is a creativity and critical analysis general education course for the Origins and Influences Pathway.

Special requirements

Students in the B.F.A. dance performance major are required to audition each semester for performance opportunities.

Students pursuing the B.F.A dance performance major must complete one semester of THEA 395, Production Practicum.  Students in dance performance are required to enroll in TH-D 377, Dance Performance, every term.

A proficiency review will be conducted each semester in the B.F.A. dance performance major for formal acceptance and/or retention in the degree program.

The dance division of the School of Theatre and Dance reserves the right to place on probation or to discontinue the B.F.A. dance performance major of any student who shows unsatisfactory progress as determined by the dance faculty.

Total Hours for Dance Performance Major: 83