Theatre and Dance, Dance Performance Concentration, B.F.A.

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The BFA in Dance Performance provides extensive, holistic, and well-rounded training for physical, creative, and intellectual development. Students will establish a strong foundation in dance technique, creative and teaching practices, kinesiology, history, and more. This degree track supports careers in all fields of dance, including but not limited to performance, choreography, and education. Majors are supported by dance faculty and artists who are current professionals in the dance field. The degree culminates in a student-driven final project.

Admission to the BFA in Dance Performance program is by application after 2 semesters of enrollment.

This degree requires 71-74 credits in the major, 44 of which are upper-division credits.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Required Courses

These are the required courses for a B.F.A. with Dance Performance Concentration. Certain substitutions may have to be made and all scheduling of classes should be discussed with an adviser.

THEA 1021 - Academic and Professional Issues in Dance Credits: 1
THEA 1040 - Production Crew I Credits: 0.5
THEA 1200 - Introduction to Design Credits: 3
THEA 1405 - Movement Fundamentals & Conditioning Credits: 1
THEA 1450 - Beginning Tap Dance I Credits: 1
THEA 2040 - Production Crew II Credits: 0.5
THEA 2050 - Theatre Practice Credits: 1‑2
THEA 2160 - Stage Makeup Credits: 2
OR
THEA 2230 - Stage Lighting I Credits: 3
OR
THEA 3820 - Costume Design I Credits: 3
THEA 2100 - Acting II Credits: 3
THEA 2200 - Backgrounds of Dance Credits: 3
THEA 2410 - Intermediate Ballet I Credits: 1.5
THEA 2420 - Intermediate Ballet II Credits: 1.5
THEA 2430 - Intermediate Modern I Credits: 1.5
THEA 2440 - Intermediate Modern II Credits: 1.5
THEA 2450 - Intermediate Tap I Credits: 1
THEA 2480 - Intermediate Jazz I Credits: 1
THEA 3021 - Foundations of Dance Pedagogy Credits: 1
THEA 3100 - Kinesiology for Dance Credits: 3
THEA 3410 - Adv/Intermediate Ballet I Credits: 1.5
THEA 3420 - Adv/Intermediate Ballet II Credits: 1.5
THEA 3430 - Adv/Intermediate Modern I Credits: 1.5
THEA 3440 - Adv/Intermediate Modern II Credits: 1
THEA 3480 - Adv/Intermediate Jazz I Credits: 1
THEA 3490 - Advanced Jazz I Credits: 1
THEA 4001 - Historical Dance Credits: 2
Plus 8 credits total in any combination of THEA 4010 and THEA 4030
THEA 4010 - Advanced Ballet Credits: 1-3
THEA 4030 - Advanced Modern Dance Credits: 1-3
THEA 4200 - Dance History II Credits: 3
THEA 4250 - Beginning Dance Composition Credits: 2
THEA 4260 - Intermediate Dance Composition Credits: 2‑3
THEA 4700 - Professional Seminar in Dance Credits: 1
THEA 4880 - Advanced Theatre Practice
Credits: 1
THEA 4880 - Advanced Theatre Practice Credits: 1‑2
THEA 4950 - Senior Thesis Credits: 3
OR
THEA 4960 - Senior Project Credits: 1-3
THEA 4975 - Theatre/Dance Internship Credits: 1-12
LIFE 1000 Credits: 4
OR
LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
OR
ANTH 1100 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credits: 4
KIN 2040 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3
KIN 2041 - Human Anatomy Laboratory Credits: 1
Foreign Language Credits: 8
First Aid/CPR Credits: 0
A&S Global Credits: 3
A&S Diversity Credits: 3