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Applied Dance Major

Students majoring in this Bachelor of Arts degree program receive training and experience in preparing to teach dance in a variety of community settings, from private dance studios and community programs to serving diverse populations. This major consists of dance technique, pedagogy, choreography, technical theater, dance anatomy and kinesiology and a capstone course, in addition to specific course work in related fields in music and education. Students also will have opportunities for internships in community dance programs. An audition is not required for this program; however, contact the director of the dance program to schedule a placement class for technique classes.

Students who have declared an applied dance major must successfully pass a second-year evaluation/review, which is administrated the spring semester of the second year of study (or, for transfer students, after 60 credit hours are earned). Transfer students who are admitted into the program after 60 credit hours are earned or coming in with junior status will take a technical placement class and also be evaluated to determine their readiness for the program, using the same second-year evaluation/review.

Degree Requirements

Dance Technique Coursework

DAN 100Introduction to Dance

2
6 credits of the following (4 credits must be taken at 200 level or higher):
DAN 142Beginning Modern Dance I

2
DAN 198Beginning Modern Dance II

2
DAN 242Intermediate Modern Dance

2
DAN 342Advanced Contemporary Dance

2
6 credits of the following (4 credits must be taken at 200 level or higher):
DAN 149Beginning Ballet I

2
DAN 199Beginning Ballet II

2
DAN 249Intermediate Ballet

2
DAN 349Advanced Ballet

2
And three of the following courses:
DAN 110Ballroom Dance I

2
DAN 141Beginning Jazz Dance I

2
DAN 144Beginning Tap Dance

2
DAN 145Dance Partnering for the Stage

2
DAN 151Beginning Hip Hop, Urban and Funk

2
DAN 191West African Dance

2
DAN 197Beginning Jazz Dance II

2
DAN 210Ballroom Dance II

2
DAN 241Intermediate Jazz Dance

2
DAN 244Intermediate Tap Dance

2
DAN 246Musical Theatre Dance

2
DAN 251Intermediate Hip Hop, Urban and Funk

2
Total Credit Hours:18-20
DAN 100 is optional.

Other Required Coursework

EDU 206Human Development and Learning

4
EDU 207Philosophy of Education and Teacher Learner Relationships

4
MUS 220Music for Dance

3
THR 245Technical Theatre

1
Total Credit Hours:12

Requirements for an Applied Dance major

DAN 102Applied Dance Fundamentals I

1
DAN 200Dance in World Cultures

4
DAN 201Dance History

4
DAN 202Applied Dance Fundamentals II

1
DAN 231Dance Happening Repertory

0-1
or
DAN 232Spring Dance Concert Repertory

0-1
DAN 269Dance Improvisation

1
DAN 270Composition and Choreography

1
DAN 302Applied Dance Fundamentals III

1
DAN 320Dance Anatomy, Kinesiology and Injury Prevention

3
DAN 380Teaching Methods for Dance

4
DAN 450Senior Capstone Project

1
DAN 480Teaching Methods for Community and Diverse Populations

4
Total Credit Hours:26

Total Credit Hours: 56-58