Dance, B.F.A.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in dance, students must demonstrate a level of proficiency for intermediate study in ballet and modern technique classes. All requirements for this degree and major are outlined below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

For information see Core Curriculum .

Dance Core (70-71 credits)

Theory Requirements (20 credits)

Technique Requirements (25-26 credits)

Twelve credit hours of modern dance technique.
Twelve credit hours of classical dance technique.
One to two credit hours hours of jazz dance technique.

Composition Requirements (9 credits)

Performance Requirements (7 credits)

DNCE 260 - Production Participation (PR) (Three credit hours required)
DNCE 365 - Performance Practicum (PR) (Four credit hours required)

Dance Electives (10 credits)

All BFA majors are required to complete ten additional semester hours of courses and may wish to emphasize one of the following areas: classical technique or contemporary technique and choreography.

General Electives (5-6 credits)

Students should consult their advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation.