Dance - Ballroom Dance Emphasis, B.S.

The Utah Valley Ballroom Program promotes access and appreciation for ballroom dance through its courses, performances, and outreach. Majors and non-majors alike are integrated in the courses and performances which creates a vibrant learning environment. The BS in Dance with an emphasis in Ballroom Dance degree program offers students the potential of having a broad foundation in dance, provided by the core class requirements, with a specialization in the technique, and performance skills in Ballroom Dance. Specialized course offerings include International, Latin, and American styles of ballroom dance as well as choreography, ballroom styles, and pedagogy. Performance opportunities include the Ballroom Company comprised of the Ballroom Tour Team, the Back-up Ballroom Team, the Beginning Team and Capstone Concerts. Students have the opportunity to compete in regional, national and international competitions as solo group and as a team, participate in national and/or international touring.

Matriculation Requirements:

1. Completion of DANC 270R American Social Dance II, DANC 271R International Ballroom Dance II, DANC 272R Latin Ballroom Dance II, DANC 2110 Orientation to Dance FF, and DANC 2330 Improvisation with a grade of B- or better.
2. Pass audition, interview, and portfolio review with faculty members.
3. Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		72
General Education Requiremensts		33 Credits
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing CC	3
or ENGH 1005	Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing CC	3
Choose one of the following:		3
MAT 1030	Quantitative Reasoning QL (3)
MAT 1035	Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (undefined)
Choose one of the following:		3
HIST 2700 & HIST 2710	US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6)
HIST 1700	American Civilization AS (3)
HIST 1740	US Economic History AS (3)
POLS 1000	American Heritage AS (3)
POLS 1100	American National Government AS (3)
Complete the following:
PHIL 2050	Ethics and Values IH	3
Distribution Courses
BIOL 1010	General Biology BB (strongly recommended for Biology)	3
DANC 2110	Orientation to Dance FF (Fine Arts)	3
Humanities		3
Physical Science		3
Social/Behavioral Science		3
ZOOL 1090	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BB (fulfills additional Biology or Physical Science)	3
Discipline Core Requirements		39 Credits
DANC 127R	Ballet Technique and Theory I (3)	6
or DANC 227R	Ballet Technique and Theory II
DANC 143R	Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I	3
DANC 144R	Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II	3
DANC 161R	Dance Conditioning	1
DANC 2330	Improvisation	1
DANC 2340	Composition	2
DANC 256G	Dance as a Cultural Practice I GI	3
DANC 265R	Fundamentals of Movement	2
DANC 2670	Introduction to Laban Studies	2
DANC 3140	Dance Production and Lighting	2
DANC 3630	Dance as a Cultural Practice II WE	3
DANC 3680	Dance Kinesiology	4
DANC 4350	Senior Capstone I WE	2
DANC 4360	Senior Capstone II	2
DANC 4880	Current Issues in Dance	3

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.

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 2110	Orientation to Dance FF	3
DANC 127R or DANC 227R	Ballet Technique and Theory I or Ballet Technique and Theory II	3
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005	Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC	3
MAT 1030 or MAT 1035	Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL	3
DANC 272R	Latin Ballroom Dance II	1
American Institutions GE		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester 2
DANC 2330	Improvisation	1
DANC 127R or DANC 227R	Ballet Technique and Theory I or Ballet Technique and Theory II	3
DANC 271R	International Ballroom Dance II	1
PHIL 2050	Ethics and Values IH	3
DANC 161R	Dance Conditioning	1
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing CC	3
Elective		1
Humanities GE		3
	Credit Hours	16
Second Year
Semester 3
DANC 265R	Fundamentals of Movement	2
DANC 270R	American Social Dance II	1
DANC 2340	Composition	2
Elective		2
DANC 143R	Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I	3
BIOL 1010	General Biology BB	3
Physical Science GE		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester 4
DANC 2670	Introduction to Laban Studies	2
DANC 370R	American Social Dance III	1
DANC 256G	Dance as a Cultural Practice I GI	3
DANC 144R	Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II	3
ZOOL 1090	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BB	3
Social/Behavioral Science GE		3
DANC 3730 or DANC 3740	American Social Dance Teaching Methods or Ballroom Dance Choreography	2
	Credit Hours	17
Third Year
Semester 5
DANC 3630	Dance as a Cultural Practice II WE	3
DANC 3750 or DANC 4740	Studies in Ballroom Dance Styles or International Ballroom and Latin Theory	2
DANC 371R	International Ballroom Dance III	1
DANC 372R	Latin Ballroom Dance III	1
Complete one of the following:		2
DANC 360R	Esprit d c
DANC 376R	Ballroom Dance Ensemble
DANC 476R	Ballroom Dance Company Tour Team
Elective		5
	Credit Hours	14
Semester 6
DANC 3140	Dance Production and Lighting	2
DANC 3680	Dance Kinesiology	4
DANC 371R	International Ballroom Dance III	1
DANC 372R	Latin Ballroom Dance III	1
DANC 3730 or DANC 3740	American Social Dance Teaching Methods or Ballroom Dance Choreography	2
Complete one of the following:		2
DANC 360R	Esprit d c
DANC 376R	Ballroom Dance Ensemble
DANC 476R	Ballroom Dance Company Tour Team
Elective		2
	Credit Hours	14
Fourth Year
Semester 7
DANC 4350	Senior Capstone I WE	2
DANC 4880	Current Issues in Dance	3
DANC 471R	International Ballroom Dance IV	2
DANC 472R	Latin Ballroom Dance IV	2
Elective		3
DANC 4740 or DANC 3750	International Ballroom and Latin Theory or Studies in Ballroom Dance Styles	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 8
DANC 4360	Senior Capstone II	2
DANC 471R	International Ballroom Dance IV	2
DANC 472R	Latin Ballroom Dance IV	2
MGMT 1010	Introduction to Business SS	3
Electives		3
	Credit Hours	12
	Total Credit Hours	120

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Perform ballroom dance with artistry demonstrating advanced level technical competency.
2. Create choreographic works of artistic merit demonstrating skills in choreographic elements, principles, and structures of dance.
3. Write articulately using dance language demonstrating perceptive, reflective, and analytical knowledge and skills.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in teaching ballroom dance.