Ballroom Dance, Certificate of Proficiency

Promotes access to and appreciation for ballroom dance. Provides rigorous instruction in ballroom dance technique. Focuses on performance skills and teaching methods of ballroom dance. Prepares students to enter the field of ballroom dance as artists, teachers, choreographers, critical thinkers, problem solvers, and engaged human beings.

Program Requirements

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
DANC 270R or DANC 370R	American Social Dance II or American Social Dance III	1
DANC 271R or DANC 371R	International Ballroom Dance II or International Ballroom Dance III	1
DANC 272R or DANC 372R	Latin Ballroom Dance II or Latin Ballroom Dance III	1
DANC 371R	International Ballroom Dance III	1
DANC 372R	Latin Ballroom Dance III	1
DANC 376R or DANC 476R	Ballroom Dance Ensemble or Ballroom Dance Company Tour Team	2
	Credit Hours	7
Semester 2
DANC 370R	American Social Dance III	1
DANC 3730	American Social Dance Teaching Methods	2
DANC 376R or DANC 476R	Ballroom Dance Ensemble or Ballroom Dance Company Tour Team	2
DANC 471R	International Ballroom Dance IV	2
DANC 472R	Latin Ballroom Dance IV	2
DANC 4740	International Ballroom and Latin Theory	3
	Credit Hours	12
	Total Credit Hours	19

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Perform ballroom dance figures using proper technique.
2. Perform ballroom dance choreography with artistry.
3. Teach ballroom dance with proficiency.
4. Create choreographic works demonstrating skill in the choreographic principles.