Dance Performance (B.F.A.)

Requirements in School (71)

Theatre Arts Core (10)

• THEA 201 - The Aesthetics of Theatre Credits: 3
• THEA 210 - Introduction to Theatre and Dance Production Credits: 2
• THEA 210A - Introduction to Theatre and Dance Production: Laboratory Credits: 2
• THEA 238 - Stage Makeup Credits: 1
• THEA 295 - Theatre and Dance Production Practicum I Credits: 1
• THEA 366 - House Management and Publicity Credits: 1

And (22)

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

• Students must take a minimum of 4 semester hours in this course.

• TH-D 420 - The Business of Dance Credits: 3
• TH-D 474 - Contemporary Topics in Dance 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 Credits: 3

• TH-D 475 is a writing infused course.

• THEA 110 - Fundamentals of Acting for the Non-Major Credits: 3

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 - Tours and Allegro Credits: 1
• TH-D 330 - Musical Theatre Dance Credits: 2
• TH-D 361 - Jazz Technique Credits: 1
• TH-D 388 - Choreography I Credits: 2
• TH-D 408 - Pointe II Credits: 1
• TH-D 409 - Pas de Deux Credits: 1
• TH-D 477 - Special Studies in Dance Credits: 1
• TH-D 480 - Practicum in Dance Teaching Methodologies Credits: 3
• 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 (6)

Special requirements

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

B.F.A. dance majors are required to enroll in TH-D 377 - Dance Performance, every semester.

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: 77

General Education Requirements (12-24) 

In addition to completing the above major requirements students must complete the remaining general education requirements. If major requirements fulfill any of the general education requirements, they are listed below and subtracted from the general education credit requirements.  

The required minimum of 21 semester hours in Knowledge Domain studies cannot include more than two courses in any one department. (A course with an affiliated laboratory course shall be counted as a single course.)  

Graduation Requirements (0-3) 

In addition to completing the above major requirements students must complete the remaining graduation requirements. If major requirements fulfill any of the graduation requirements, they are listed below and subtracted from the graduation credit requirements.

Human Diversity Requirement (0-3)  

• One course from the approved Human Diversity course list; may be fulfilled by extracurricular activities.  Human Diversity Course List  

Writing Infused Requirements (0)  

• TH-D 474 and TH-D 475, program requirements, fulfill the Writing Infused requirements for graduation.   

Total Hours for General Education and Graduation Requirements: 12-27

Total hours for Electives: 16-31

Total Hours for a BFA Degree in Dance Performance: 120