BA in Dance Degree Map
The degree map is a suggested template and it is strongly suggested to meet with an advisor to make a personalized plan for your course of study.
Students who do not place in Level 1 may take Fundamentals of Contemporary or Fundamentals of Ballet. However, Fundamentals courses CANNOT be used to satisfy Major requirements.
First Year
Second Year
Fall
2 CR Level 1 Technique Course
Contemporary, Hip Hop, or Ballet
2 CR Basic Musicianship for
Dancers (fall only)
1 CR Stageraft (fall only)
Spring
2 CR Level 1 Technique Course:
Contemporary, Hip Hop, or Ballet
2 CR Level 1 Technique Course:
In a second form
3 CR Global Dance History
.5 CR Production Crew
Fall
2 CR Level 2 Technique Course:
Contemporary, Hip Hop, or Ballet
2 CR Level 2 Technique Course:
In a second form
1 CR Improvisation: Creative
Process (fall only)
1 CR Repertory 1
.5 CR Production Crew
Spring
2 CR Level 2 Technique Course:
Contemporary, Hip Hop, or Ballet
2 CR Composition I (Spring only)
3 CR Anatomy and Kinesiology
for Dancers (Spring only)
2 CR Production (Spring only)
Third Year
Fall
2 CR Level 3 Technique Course:
Contemporary, Hip Hop, or Ballet
2 CR Composition 2 (fall only)
3 CR Dance Electives **
** Students must complete, but are not limited to 3 Dance Elective credits. Independent Study, Internship, and Techniques (after 16 required Technique credits) can satisfy Dance Elective credits
Spring
2 CR Level 3 Technique Course:
Contemporary, Hip Hop, or Ballet
2 CR Dance Workshop (spring
only)
1 CR Repertory 2
2 CR Lecture/Demonstration
Touring Group (spring only)
Make an appointment with a dance advisor to learn more about the dance major, minor, and other programs.
For Advisement beyond your Dance Major:
Office of Advising 1119E