BA in Dance Curriculum

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Dance Technique Courses:

DAN 122 Global Dance Forms (2)
DAN 231 Intermediate Modern Dance: Theory and Technique (2)
DAN 232 Intermediate Jazz Dance: Theory and Technique (2)
DAN 234 Intermediate Ballet Dance: Theory and Technique (2)
DAN 331 Advanced Modern Dance: Theory and Technique (2)
DAN 332 Advanced Jazz Dance: Theory and Technique (2)
DAN 334 Advanced Ballet Dance: Theory and Technique (2)

Subtotal Credit Hours:  14

Dance History Courses:

DAN 233 Liturgical Dance History and Practice (3)
DAN 250 Modern Dance History (3)
DAN 260 Classical Ballet History OR DAN 365 Black Dance History  (3)
DAN 375 World Dance (3)

Subtotal Credit Hours:  12

Creative Process/Performance Courses:

DAN 340 Dance Repertory (2)
DAN 385 Dance Improvisation (3)
DAN 386 Dance Composition (3)
DAN 435 Choreographic Project (3)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 11

Dance Education Courses:

DAN 103 Movement and Rhythms for Children (2) OR EDU 300 Arts Integration in the Classroom (3)
DAN 345 Methods and Techniques of Dance Instruction (3)

Subtotal Credit Hours:  5-6

Independent Work:

DAN 410 Senior Project (3)
DAN 440 Senior Project/Performance (0)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 3

Additional Courses Required:

BKIN 100  Introduction to Dance Studies (3)
DAN 310 Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 6

Total Credit Hours: 51-52

Recommended Courses:

DAN 140 Sacred Dance (2)
DAN 355 Methods of Teaching Beginner and Intermediate Pointe (3)
DAN 395 Field Experience (1-3)
DAN 495 Internship (2-12)