Modern Dance - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Total Credits: 128

Modern Dance majors further develop technique, repertoire, and composition in the area of Modern Dance. In addition, Modern Dance Majors also pursue nonmajor studies in either Ballet or Jazz Dance.

Freshman Year - Dance Core Credits: 32

The Core Curriculum is common to all Bachelor of Fine Arts programs in the School of Dance for the first two years. These required courses develop a solid foundation from which students pursue their specific areas of interest.

Fall Credits: 16

Electives Credits: 2 cr

DACR 101 - Tap Dance I Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 111 - Ballet I Credits: 2 cr, 6 hrs
DACR 121 - Jazz Dance I Credits: 1 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 131 - Modern Dance I Credits: 2 cr, 4.5 hrs
DACR 151 - Dance History I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 153 - Fundamentals of Dance I Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 160 - Rhythm for Dancers Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
LACR 101 - First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 16

Electives Credits: 2 cr

DACR 102 - Tap Dance II Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 112 - Ballet II Credits: 2 cr, 6 hrs
DACR 122 - Jazz Dance II Credits: 1 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 132 - Modern Dance II Credits: 2 cr, 4.5 hrs
DACR 152 - Dance History II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 154 - Fundamentals of Dance II Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DACR 164 - Improvisation I Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
LACR 102 - First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Sophomore Year - Dance Core Credits: 32

Fall Credits: 16

DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
Elective Credits: 1 cr

DACR 211 - Ballet III Credits: 2 cr, 6 hrs
DACR 221 - Jazz Dance III Credits: 1 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 231 - Modern Dance III Credits: 2 cr, 4.5 hrs
DACR 241 - Dance Pedagogy I Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 260 - Music for Dancers Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
LASM 921 - Dynamic Anatomy Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
May be taken either term, and fulfills the Liberal Arts elective requirement.

Select one course from the following two:

LACR 22X - SIFT Credits: 3 cr
Please See the Liberal Arts Curriculum for Course Selection

LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on The Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 16

DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
Elective Credits: 1 cr

DACR 212 - Ballet IV Credits: 2 cr, 6 hrs
DACR 222 - Jazz Dance IV Credits: 1 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 232 - Modern Dance IV Credits: 2 cr, 4.5 hrs
DACR 242 - Dance Pedagogy II Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 250 - Survey of Music Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Fulfills Liberal Arts discipline history requirement.
DACR 261 - Dance Composition I Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

LACR 22X - SIFT Credits: 3
Please See the Liberal Arts Curriculum for Course Selection

LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on The Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Junior Year Credits: 33

Fall Credits: 17

DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 2 cr
Elective Credits: 1 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
Please See the Liberal Arts Curriculum for Course Selection

DAPF 263 - Improvisation II Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DAPF 331 - Modern Dance V Credits: 4 cr, 7.5 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

DAPF 335 - Modern Repertory I Credits: 1 cr, 4.5 hrs

Spring Credits: 16

DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 2 cr
Electives Credits: 2 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
Please See the Liberal Arts Curriculum for Course Selection

DACR 362 - Dance Composition III Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 375 - Theater Functions Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DAPF 264 - Improvisation III Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs
DAPF 332 - Modern Dance VI Credits: 4 cr, 7.5 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1

DAPF 336 - Modern Repertory II Credits: 1 cr, 4.5 hrs

Senior Year Credits: 31

Fall Credits: 16

DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr
DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
Electives Credits: 2 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
Please See the Liberal Arts Curriculum for Course Selection

DAPF 431 - Modern Dance VII Credits: 4 cr, 7.5 hrs
DAPF 481 - Dance Production I Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr
DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
Electives Credits: 2 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
Please See the Liberal Arts Curriculum for Course Selection

DACR 470 - Survey of the Business of Dance Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
DAPF 432 - Modern Dance VIII Credits: 4 cr, 7.5 hrs
DAPF 482 - Dance Production II Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs

Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3.0 credits.

SIFT Credits: 3 cr.
Period Interpretation Credits: 6 cr.
Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 12 cr.

DACR 151 - Dance History I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 152 - Dance History II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
DACR 250 - Survey of Music Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on The Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LASM 921 - Dynamic Anatomy Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs