Dance, leading to a B.A. degree

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Major Requirements

Eleven course units satisfy the dance major; however, it is strongly recommended that dance majors study dance technique every semester for continued development and safety.

Required Core Courses: (4.5 units)

DNC 115 - Dance Practices I Course unit(s): 1
DNC 170 - Dance & Society Course unit(s): 1
DNC 201 - Dance Histories Course unit(s): 1
DNC 215 - Dance Practices II Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 490 - CUE: Advanced Research in Dance Course unit(s): 1

One required cognate course: (1 unit)

BIO 102 - Concepts of Biology: Biology of Movement Course unit(s): 1 OR
BIO 165 - From Ecosystems to Organisms Course unit(s): 1

Completion of a Concentration: (5.5 units)

Performance Concentration

Required Courses: (2.5 units)

DNC 160 - Movement Workshop Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 260 - Dance Composition Course unit(s): 1
DNC 275 - Anatomy & Kinesiology for Dancers Course unit(s): 1

Advanced training in two (2) of the following techniques: (1 unit)

DNC 410, 411 - Ballet IV Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 420, 421 - Jazz Dance IV Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 430, 431 - Tap IV Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 440, 441 - Modern Dance IV Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 470, 471 - Ballet V Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 472, 473 - Modern Dance V Course unit(s): 0.5

Choose two course units from the following: (2 units)

DNC 125 - Aerial Acrobatics I Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 150 - Black Dance & the Diaspora Course unit(s): 1
DNC 235 - Dance Partnering Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 250 - Experiential Anatomy & Somatic Practice for Dancers Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 345 - Pointe & Variations Course unit(s): 0.5
Any Level III, IV, or V technique courses in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap (0.5)
DNC 950 - Community Performance Ensemble Course unit(s): 0.5

Choreography Concentration

Required Courses: (3.5 units)

DNC 160 - Movement Workshop Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 260 - Dance Composition Course unit(s): 1
DNC 360 - Advanced Dance Composition Course unit(s): 1
THR 165 - Stagecraft: Aesthetics & Lighting Course unit(s): 0.5
THR 167 - Stagecraft: Costume Techniques Course unit(s): 0.5

Choose two course units from the following: (2 units)

DNC 125 - Aerial Acrobatics I Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 150 - Black Dance & the Diaspora Course unit(s): 1
DNC 235 - Dance Partnering Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 250 - Experiential Anatomy & Somatic Practice for Dancers Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 265, 266 - Screen Dance Course unit(s): 1
DNC 345 - Pointe & Variations Course unit(s): 0.5
Any Level III, IV, or V technique courses in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap (0.5)
DNC 950 - Community Performance Ensemble Course unit(s): 0.5

Dance Education Concentration

Required Courses: (4.5 units)

DNC 160 - Movement Workshop Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 260 - Dance Composition Course unit(s): 1
DNC 275 - Anatomy & Kinesiology for Dancers Course unit(s): 1
DNC 350 - Teaching Dance: Theory & Methods Course unit(s): 1
DNC 365 - Teaching Dance Technique Course unit(s): 1

Choose one course unit from the following: (1 unit)

Any Level III, IV, or V technique courses in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap (0.5)
DNC 150 - Black Dance & the Diaspora Course unit(s): 1
DNC 360 - Advanced Dance Composition Course unit(s): 1
THR 165 - Stagecraft: Aesthetics & Lighting Course unit(s): 0.5
THR 166 - Stagecraft: Scenic Techniques Course unit(s): 0.5
THR 167 - Stagecraft: Costume Techniques Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 235 - Dance Partnering Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 250 - Experiential Anatomy & Somatic Practice for Dancers Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 270 - Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) Course unit(s): 1

Dance Science Concentration

Students planning to pursue graduate studies in dance science related fields such as physical therapy or dance movement therapy should work closely with their dance faculty advisor to select required cognates for admission to graduate programs.

Required Courses: (3.5 units)

DNC 250 - Experiential Anatomy & Somatic Practice for Dancers Course unit(s): 0.5
DNC 275 - Anatomy & Kinesiology for Dancers Course unit(s): 1
DNC 375 - Advanced Topics in Dance Science Course unit(s): 1
Two (.5) Level III, IV, or V technique courses in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap

Choose two of the following: (2 units)

BIO 245 - Comparative Anatomy Course unit(s): 1
BIO 250 - General Physiology Course unit(s): 1
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Course unit(s): 1
PSY 230 - Child Development Course unit(s): 1
PSY 231, 233 - Adolescent Development Course unit(s): 1
PSY 240 - Abnormal Psychology Course unit(s): 1
PHY 121 - General Physics I Course unit(s): 1
PHY 122 - General Physics II Course unit(s): 1