Dance Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
The BA degree in Dance provides an awareness of the possibilities of
dance in all of its manifestations and rigorously prepares students in
performance, choreography, community outreach and involvement, education,
technology, social and cultural roles, and research/scholarly endeavors. The
degree prepares enthusiastic and energetic graduates who will use their
passion about the art form to guide their career and advanced study choices.
- » Program Prerequisites: Not required.
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- » Minor: Required
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- » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses
required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) and an overall GPA
of 2.00 or "C." In addition, a grade of "B" or higher is required in
at least one 3000-level major course in both ballet and modern dance.
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- » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required
for graduation -- 44-46 of these must be Dance classes. A total of 40 upper division
credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) -- a minimum of 18 of these is
required within the major.
Advisement
Students should meet annually with a faculty advisor for course and program advisement.
Call 801-626-6479 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to
the Department Advisor
Referral List.)
Admission Requirements
Declare your program of study. There are no
special admission requirements for this major.
General Education
Refer to General Requirements of this
catalog for Bachelor of Arts requirements.
Course Requirements for BA Degree
Technique Courses Required (16 credit hours)
Appropriate level technique courses in ballet and modern dance (initially to be
determined by placement class) are required every semester of residence--16 credit
hours required, 8 each in Ballet and Modern Dance.
- DANC 1100 Ballet I (1)
- DANC 1200 Modern I (1)
- DANC 2470 Ballet II (1)
- DANC 2490 Modern II (1)
- DANC 3470 Ballet III (1)
- DANC 3490 Modern III (1)
Additional Dance Form Required (1 credit hour)
Select one of the following
- DANC 1520 Folk & Ethnic Dance (1)
- DANC 2480 Jazz II (1)
- DANC 3440 Dance for Musical Theatre (1)
Creative Dance Courses Required (11 credit hours)
- DANC 2410 Improvisation (2)
- DANC 3500 Choreography I (2)
- DANC 3510 Choreography II (2)
- DANC 3520 Choreography Practicum (1)
- DANC 4700 Creative Synthesis in Dance (2)
- DANC 4910* Rehearsal & Performance (taken twice) (2)
*Two semesters of Dance 4910 are required.
Dance History Course Required (3 credit hours)
Select one of the following
- DANC 3010 Dance History I (3)
- DANC 3020 Dance History II (3)
Support Courses Required (minimum of 9 credit hours)
- MUSC CA1010 Intro to Music (3)
or MUSC 1321 Basic Piano for Adults (1)
- THEA CA1033 Acting I (3)
or THEA 1513 Stage Craft/Technical Theatre Foundations (3)
- PEP 2300 Health/Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription (3)
Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Select an additional 6 credit hours from the following
- DANC 3010 Dance History I (3)
- DANC 3020 Dance History II (3)
- DANC 3320 Techniques & Materials for Teaching Modern Dance (2)
- DANC 3520 Choreography Practicum (1)
- DANC 3640 Teaching Creative Dance in the Elementary School (2)
- DANC 3860 Field Experience (1)
- DANC 3910 Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development (2)
- DANC 3911 Moving Company: Performance (2)
- THEA 4861 Performance Practicum (1)
Weber State University 2008-2009 Catalog