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120 UNITS Effective
Fall 2004
8 units: Composition Requirement
| DANC 120 | Improvisation | 2 |
| DANC 220 | Composition I | 3 |
| DANC 320 | Composition II | 3 |
21 units: Theory
| DANC 100 | Orientation to Dance | 1 |
| DANC 131 | Introduction to Music | 2 |
| DANC 260 | Anatomy for the Dancer | 3 |
| DANC 373I | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| DANC 435I | Dance in Film | 3 |
| DANC 442B | Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 470 or 475 | Dance Methodology or Dance for Children | 3 |
| DANC 488, 491A, or 491B | Org. of Dance Prod., Lighting, Costuming | 3 |
6 units: Dance Electives
| DANC 161 | Body Placement | 2 |
| DANC 262 | Pilates I | 3 |
| DANC 331 | Music for Dance | 3 |
| DANC 350 | Dance Notation I | 3 |
| DANC 360 | Care and Prevention of Dance Injuries | 3 |
| DANC 362 | Pilates II | 2 |
| DANC 420 | Adv. Composition | 3 |
| DANC 442A | Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 445 | Movement Analysis | 3 |
| DANC 470 | Dance Methodology | 3 |
| DANC 491A | Design for Dance Lighting | 3 |
| DANC 491B | Design for Dance Costuming | 3 |
| DANC 488 | Organization of Dance Production | 3 |
4 units: Performance/Crew Requirement
DANC 181A,B; 381A,B; 481A,B Dance Production Technical - 2
(earned in 2 of the following areas: front-of-house, backstage, costuming)
DANC 180A,B; 380A,B; 480A,B; 295; 495 Dance Performance/Repertory - 2 20 units:
Technique Requirement (12 + 8)
Twelve units from the following modern technique sequence, 3 of which must be earned from 312 or 412: DANC 152; DANC 252; DANC 312; DANC 412
Eight units: Ballet and Jazz
Eight units from the following ballet and jazz sequence, 3 of which must be earned from 314 or 414: DANC 154; DANC 254; DANC 314; DANC 316; DANC 414
| TOTAL DANCE UNITS: | 59 |
| UNITS BY ADVISEMENT | 10 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION UNITS | 51 |
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
1. Majors will develop competency in modern dance and ballet, enabling them
to pursue careers in education, health and fitness, professional arenas, or
to further their academic dance pursuits.
2. Majors will gain an overview of the historical, cultural, and scientific
dimensions of dance.
3. Majors will have explored the fundamental skills and techniques necessary
for the public performance of dance.
4. Majors will have practical experience in the production and technological
aspects of dance.
5. Majors will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the craft and aesthetic
qualities of dance orally, practically, and in writing.
