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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Dance Performance, BFA


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In order to declare a major in dance performance, a student must pass an examination by a dance faculty jury during their second semester. Dance faculty will determine placement in technique levels. Dance majors must attain a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all required DNCE courses, and all students must earn a C (2.0) or better in technique classes to advance to the next level. Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. Foundations curriculum including those listed below - 42 s.h.


(For information about courses that carry foundations curriculum credit see Liberal Arts Foundations Curriculum .)

  • 7 s.h. in ART or MUSC
  • 3 s.h. in humanities

2. Core - 31 s.h.


3. Dance Technique Courses - 45 s.h.


4. Electives to complete requirements for graduation.


Dance majors are encouraged to select other dance courses as electives, such as Tap, Pointe, Partnering, Ballroom and others or other THEA courses.

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