Requirements for Dance Major

The dance division offers three programs of study. A student choosing a public school teaching career should follow the Bachelor of Science teacher certification program which leads to certification to teach dance plus an approved additional teaching field at the secondary level. A student selecting the non-certification Bachelor of Science degree is working and learning toward teaching in the private dance sector or becoming a dance entrepreneur. Students who elect to pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree are working and learning toward a professional performing or choreographing career in dance, teaching in the private dance sector, or continuing their dance studies through graduate school.

A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in each of the dance theory courses; a minimum grade of “B” must be earned in each of the dance studio courses. Those scholars pursuing the teacher certification program must enroll in a minimum of one dance technique class (ballet, modern, jazz or tap) each semester. Those pursuing the non-certified programs must enroll in a minimum of two dance technique classes (ballet, modern, jazz or tap) each semester.

Requirements for the Dance Minor (24 hours)

Studio Courses
At least one studio course must be at the upper level.
Ballet technique (4 credit hours): DANC 1241, 2241, 3241
Modern technique (4 credit hours): DANC 1245, 2245, 3245
Jazz or Tap technique(4 credit hours): DANC 1247, 2247, 3247, 1210, 2210, 3210
Dance Performance (2 credit hours): DANC 1151

Theory Courses
DANC 3380 (3 credit hours)
DANC 4360 (3 credit hours)
DANC 2301 (3 credit hours)
DANC 3160 (1 credit hour)