Dance - Ballet Emphasis, B.F.A.

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Program Description

The BFA in Dance with an emphasis in Ballet at Utah Valley University offers a rigorous program grounded in technique, performance, and choreography that is approached through a historical, somatic, scientific, and theoretical lens. The common core curriculum provides a broad knowledge base that supports the Ballet Program’s specialized courses. Performance opportunities include- Repertory Ballet Ensemble (RBE), a pre-professional performing ensemble that has earned a notable reputation for their presentation of classical and contemporary choreography, and Senior Capstone concerts, which culminates students’ learning. The UVU Ballet Program provides ongoing opportunities for students to work with national and international guest artists. In addition, opportunities exist for students to participate in academic conferences and regional festivals, such as the American College Dance Association Conference, the Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research and the National Conference of Undergraduate Research.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Pass performance audition with Dance faculty.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits; a minimum of 40 credits must be upper division.
2. Overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or above.
3. Overall GPA of 2.5 or above in all DANC courses.
4. Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
5. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Perform dance with artistry demonstrating advanced level technical competency.
2. Create choreographic works of artistic merit and personal voice demonstrating skills in choreographic elements, principles, and structures of dance.
3. Integrate diverse theoretical dance knowledge and skills in the writing, performance, and creation of dance.
4. Write articulately using dance language demonstrationg perceptive, reflective, and analytical knowledge and skills.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in writing and teaching of Ballet pedagogy.