Dance, B.S.
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Program Description
Provides rigorous dance training with a strong foundation in technique and choreography, and a serious scholarly study of dance in its historical, somatic, theoretical, scientific, pedagogical, and cultural contexts. Prepares the next generation of dance artists and scholars for a myriad career opportunities. Provides opportunities for students to work with nationally and internationally recognized guest artists and to work alongside faculty mentors in scholarly and creative research. Includes tracks in Ballroom Dance, Commercial Dance, and Pre-Dance Therapy. Prepares students to enter the world as artists, teachers, performers, choreographers, critical thinkers, problem solvers, and engaged human beings.
Matriculation Requirements:
- 1. Pass performance audition with Dance faculty.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requiremensts | 27 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (undefined) | ||
| Choose 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) | ||
| Distribution Courses | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, & Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 24 Credits | |
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Beginning Ballet (1) | ||
| Beginning Modern/Contemporary Dance (1) | ||
| Intermediate Modern/Contemporary Dance (2) | ||
| Ballet Technique and Theory I (3) (3) | ||
| Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I (3) | ||
| Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| DANC 2110 | Orientation to Dance | 3 |
| DANC 1610R | Dance Conditioning | 1 |
| DANC 2560G | Dance as a Cultural Practice I | 3 |
| DANC 3630 | Dance as a Cultural Practice II | 3 |
| DANC 3680 | Dance Kinesiology | 4 |
| DANC 4350 | Senior Capstone I | 2 |
| DANC 4360 | Senior Capstone II | 2 |
| BS Dance Tracks | 49 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements from one of the following tracks | 49 | |
| Ballroom Dance Track | ||
| Complete the following courses: | ||
| American Social Dance II (1) | ||
| International Ballroom Dance II (1) | ||
| Latin Ballroom Dance II (1) | ||
| American Social Dance III (1) | ||
| International Ballroom Dance III (1) | ||
| Latin Ballroom Dance III (1) | ||
| International Ballroom Dance IV (2) | ||
| Latin Ballroom Dance IV (2) | ||
| American Social Dance Teaching Methods (2) | ||
| Ballroom Dance Choreography (2) | ||
| Ballroom Dance Teaching Methods and Theory (3) | ||
| Complete 6 credits total from the following courses | ||
| Ballroom Dance Company Back Up Team (1) | ||
| Ballroom Dance Ensemble (2) | ||
| Ballroom Dance Company Tour Team (3) | ||
| Complete 26 credits from any DANC or other Department approved course | ||
| Strongly Recommended: | ||
| Improvisation (1) | ||
| Composition (2) | ||
| Fundamentals of Movement (2) | ||
or DANC 2670 | Introduction to Laban Studies | |
| Dance Production and Lighting (2) | ||
| Studies in Ballroom Dance Styles (2) | ||
| Arts Management for Dance (undefined) | ||
| Current Issues in Dance (3) | ||
| Pilates (1) | ||
| Yoga (1) | ||
| Commercial Dance Track | ||
| Complete the following courses: | ||
| Improvisation (1) | ||
| Composition (2) | ||
| Dance Production and Lighting (2) | ||
| Beginning Jazz Dance (1) | ||
| Intermediate Jazz Dance (1) | ||
| Hip Hop I (1) | ||
or DANC 1600R | Hip Hop II | |
| Tap Dance I (1) | ||
or DANC 2580R | Tap Dance II | |
| American Social Dance II (1) | ||
| Arts Management for Dance (2) | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | ||
| Esprit d c (3) | ||
| Synergy Dance Company (3) | ||
| Capstone Performance Ensemble (2) | ||
| Special Topics in Dance (1-3) | ||
Other Department Approved Performing Company | ||
| Commercial Dance Track DANC Electives 1 | ||
| Complete 31 credits from any DANC or other Department approved course: | ||
| Strongly Recommended: | ||
| Fundamentals of Movement (2) | ||
or DANC 2670 | Introduction to Laban Studies | |
| Current Issues in Dance (3) | ||
| Pilates (1) | ||
| Yoga (1) | ||
| Pre-Dance Therapy Track | ||
| Complete the following courses: | ||
| Improvisation (1) | ||
| Composition (2) | ||
| Fundamentals of Movement (2) | ||
| Introduction to Laban Studies (2) | ||
| Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy (2) | ||
| Dance Accompaniment (2) | ||
| Dance in the Elementary School (2) | ||
| Somatic Practices (2) | ||
| Current Issues in Dance (3) | ||
| General Psychology (3) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology (3) | ||
| Pre-Dance Therapy Electives 1 | ||
| Complete 25 credits from any DANC, HLSC, or PSY course | ||
| Strongly Recommended: | ||
| Dance Production and Lighting (2) | ||
| Pilates (1) | ||
| Yoga (1) | ||
| Human Development Life Span (3) | ||
| Psychology Applied to Modern Life (3) | ||
| Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) | ||
| Introduction to Group Psychotherapy (3) | ||
| Free Electives | 20 Credits | |
| All Tracks complete 20 credits from any course 1000 or higher (students must complete a minimum of 40 upper-division credits) | 20 | |
- 1
Students must complete a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits; a minimum of 40 credits must be upper division.
- Overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or above.
- Overall GPA of 2.5 or above in all DANC courses.
- Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course and 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| DANC 1610R | Dance Conditioning | 1 |
| DANC 2110 | Orientation to Dance | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Track Requirements or Electives | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Track Requirements or Electives | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, & Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Complete 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Beginning Ballet | ||
| Beginning Modern/Contemporary Dance | ||
| Ballet Technique and Theory I | ||
| Intermediate Modern/Contemporary Dance | ||
| Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I | ||
| Track Requirement or Electives | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Complete 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Beginning Ballet | ||
| Beginning Modern/Contemporary Dance | ||
| Ballet Technique and Theory I | ||
| Intermediate Modern/Contemporary Dance | ||
| Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II | ||
| DANC 2560G | Dance as a Cultural Practice I | 3 |
| Track Requirements or Electives | 6 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| DANC 3630 | Dance as a Cultural Practice II | 3 |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Track Requirements or Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| DANC 3680 | Dance Kinesiology | 4 |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Track Requirements or Electives | 8 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| DANC 4350 | Senior Capstone I | 2 |
| Free Electives | 5 | |
| Track Requirements or Electives | 8 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| DANC 4360 | Senior Capstone II | 2 |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Track Requirements or Electives | 10 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply elements of dance with regards to field of study/areas of focus
- Demonstrate written, physical, and practical knowledge in area of focus
- Exhibit entry-level professional competency that can be applied to the field or further study
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