Dance, A.S.
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Program Description
The Associate of Science in Dance is a two-year pre-major degree that provides students with basic foundational knowledge and skills in dance. Students are engaged in an array of courses to include Modern/Contemporary Dance, Ballet, and Jazz technique, improvisation, composition, dance conditioning, and somatic studies. Students pursuing the Bachelor degrees will also fulfill the requirements of the AS degree and are eligible to apply for it at graduation.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 27 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (undefined) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
| College Algebra (4) (recommended for Business Education, Science, and Health Professions majors) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business (undefined) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Distribution Courses | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, & Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 25 Credits | |
| DANC 1270R | Ballet Technique and Theory I (2 semesters) | 6 |
| DANC 2110 | Orientation to Dance | 3 |
| DANC 1430R | Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I | 3 |
| DANC 1440R | Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II | 3 |
| DANC 1610R | Dance Conditioning | 1 |
| DANC 2330 | Improvisation | 1 |
| DANC 2340 | Composition | 2 |
| DANC 2650R | Fundamentals of Movement | 2 |
| or DANC 2670 | Introduction to Laban Studies | |
| DANC 2560G | Dance as a Cultural Practice I | 3 |
| Choose one of the following | 1 | |
| Beginning Jazz Dance (1) | ||
| Intermediate Jazz Dance (1) | ||
| African Dance I (1) | ||
| Tap Dance I (1) | ||
| Hip Hop I (1) | ||
| Hip Hop II (1) | ||
| Polynesian Dance I (1) | ||
| American Social Dance I (1) | ||
| Elective Requirements | 8 Credits | |
| Complete 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| International Ballroom Dance I (undefined) | ||
| Latin Ballroom Dance I (undefined) | ||
| Teaching Dance for Children (3) | ||
| Pointe II (1) | ||
| Allegro Dance II (1) | ||
| Character Dance I (undefined) | ||
| Ballet Technique and Theory II (3) | ||
| Dance and Technology (2) | ||
| Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level II /Semester I (3) | ||
| Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level II/Semester II (3) | ||
| Repertory (1) | ||
| Special Topics In Dance (2) | ||
| Advanced Jazz Dance (2) | ||
| African Dance II (undefined) | ||
| American Social Dance II (1) | ||
| International Ballroom Dance II (1) | ||
| Latin Ballroom Dance II (1) | ||
| Ballroom Dance Company Back Up Team (1) | ||
| Internship in Dance I (1-3) | ||
| Complete 3 credits from any 1000 or 2000 level course(s) | 3 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
- Residency hours -- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| DANC 2110 | Orientation to Dance | 3 |
| DANC 1270R | Ballet Technique and Theory I | 3 |
| DANC 1430R | Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| DANC 1270R | Ballet Technique and Theory I | 3 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| DANC 1440R | Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II | 3 |
| DANC 1610R | Dance Conditioning | 1 |
| DANC 2330 | Improvisation | 1 |
| DANC Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| DANC 2340 | Composition | 2 |
| DANC 2650R or DANC 2670 | Fundamentals of Movement or Introduction to Laban Studies | 2 |
| DANC Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Personal, Professional, & Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| DANC 2560G | Dance as a Cultural Practice I | 3 |
| DANC Elective | 3 | |
| Elective (any 1000 level or 2000 level course) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Level I technical competency in Ballet, and Modern/Contemporary Dance.
- Level I competency in dance improvisation and composition.
- Level I technical competency in Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, African, Polynesian, or Social Dance.
- Beginning competency in Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, and Dance Conditioning.
- Beginning Level competency in applying concepts of music to dance.
- Written and oral communication skills specific to the field of dance.
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
- Total Positions127,400
- Field Growth2.7%
- Median Salary$80,360
- Average Openings9.9
Dancers
- Total Positions15,200
- Field Growth6.7%
- Median Salary$N/A
- Average Openings2.5
Choreographers
- Total Positions5,400
- Field Growth5.3%
- Median Salary$52,000
- Average Openings0.9