Dance - Ballet Emphasis, B.F.A.

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Program Description

The Dance, BFA offers students a comprehensive foundation in ballet technique, performance, and choreography through an integrated study of historical, somatic, scientific, and theoretical perspectives. This program prepares graduates for advanced artistic and academic pursuits by combining a broad general education core with specialized ballet courses. Students gain practical experience through performance opportunities such as the Repertory Ballet Ensemble, a pre-professional group known for its classical and contemporary repertoire, and Senior Capstone concerts that showcase their culminating work. Additionally, this program provides access to national and international guest artists, as well as participation in academic conferences and regional festivals including the American College Dance Association Conference 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.