MAJOR IN DANCE. Potential Occupations. Requirements. Effective Fall Major in Dance 1

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1 Major in Dance 1 MAJOR IN DANCE Office in University Center for the Arts, Room 120 (970) dance.colostate.edu ( Professor Jane Slusarski-Harris, Director CSU offers a rigorous program in classical and contemporary dance education culminating in a B.A. in Dance. The degree requires a total of 120 credits with the following focus: technical training and foundations, performance, composition, pedagogy, professional preparation, theatrical production and design, and academics. In the Dance major, students explore the many possibilities for movement expression, along with creativity and scholarly examination, in a challenging and supportive environment. Dance major and scholarship auditions for prospective students (high school seniors or transfers) are held during Fall and Spring Visit Days. The audition assesses training background, technical level, and the potential to successfully complete the degree program at an advanced and/or pre professional level. To be placed into the Dance major, students should have professional quality dance training in both ballet and modern technique, be at the intermediate technical level, and have the ability to withstand rigorous daily work throughout the year. Other forms of previous dance training are applicable and highly encouraged. For non-majors, enrollment in dance major technique classes depends on space availability, technical level, and suitability, and takes place during the classes of the first week of the semester. All technique classes are accompanied by accomplished musicians in piano, percussion, and a variety of other instruments. Performance, choreographic, and production opportunities take place each semester and students are encouraged to collaborate with other majors in music, theatre, and the visual arts. Visiting guest artists teach master classes and workshops and choreograph for the students on a regular basis. Supervised student teaching experiences are offered with different age groups and in a variety of situations. Upon graduation, students will have a theoretical and practical foundation in dance. Graduates will achieve an intermediate/advanced level of proficiency in modern and ballet technique and be able to apply this knowledge to the areas of professional performance, choreography, and teaching. They will have a foundation in technical production and design which supports dance and theatrical productions. They will have a working knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and various movement theories relating to dance techniques. They will have a solid knowledge and appreciation of the history and philosophy of dance from many cultures and time periods. Potential Occupations Dance careers are rigorous and demanding, requiring years of training and discipline. Dance professionals must be versatile with a broad base of experiences in dance or related fields. Dance majors often select a second major such as music, theatre, business, occupational therapy, technical journalism, or exercise and sport science to enhance their job prospects. Experience acquired through extracurricular performances or internships is highly recommended to enhance practical training, development, and career opportunities. Students are encouraged to go on for advanced study at the graduate level in dance in order to secure teaching positions in higher education. Some examples of the career opportunities in dance include, but are not limited to: professional dancer, professional choreographer, artistic director, university/college faculty, studio owner and faculty, conservatory or school faculty, dance critic, dance therapist, dance somatics specialist, arts manager, lighting designer, costume designer, sound designer, theatre technician, production crew, producer, fashion coordinator, special events coordinator, makeup artist, musical theatre director. Requirements Effective Fall 2015 Freshman AUCC Credits CO 150 College Composition (GT-CO2) 1A 3 D 126 Dance Improvisation 2 D 226 Dance Choreography I 2 D 286 Practicum 2 Dance Repertory (see list below) 0-2 Dance Techniques A and B (see list below) Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 3 Mathematics 1B 3 Total Credits 32 Sophomore D 324 Teaching Creative Movement for Children 2 D 326 Dance Choreography II 3 Dance Repertory (see list below) 0-4 Dance Techniques A and B (see list below) Select one from the following: 3

2 2 Major in Dance Advanced Writing 2 3 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 4 Total Credits Junior D 427 Dance History I 4A 3 D 486 Practicum 1 Dance Repertory (see list below) 0-4 Dance Techniques A and B (see list below) Dance Electives (see list below) 2 Historical Perspectives 3D 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences 3C 3 Total Credits Senior D 424 Ballet Technique Pedagogy 3 D 428 Dance History II 4A 3 D 434 Modern Technique Pedagogy 3 D 471 Dance Concert 4B,4C 3 Dance Repertory (see list below) 4 Dance Electives (see list below) 6 Select one of the following courses not taken previously: 3 Global and Cultural Awareness 3E 3 Dance Techniques A and B - Required Courses Total Credits 28 Program Total Credits: 120 Students are required to audition for both modern and ballet dance technique courses and will be placed in the appropriate levels of technique courses. Students must take a minimum of 42 credits of dance technique, to include: a minimum of six semesters of modern, and a minimum of five semesters of ballet. Dance technique courses may be repeated for credit. At least one dance technique course must be taken during the last three semesters either as a requirement or as an elective. Select from among the following courses with approval of advisor and written consent of instructors: Modern D 121A Dance Techniques II: Modern 2 D 220A Dance Techniques III: Modern 2 D 221A Dance Techniques IV: Modern 2 D 320A Dance Techniques V: Modern 3

3 Major in Dance 3 D 321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern 3 Ballet D 121B Dance Techniques II: Ballet 3 D 220B Dance Techniques III: Ballet 3 D 221B Dance Techniques IV: Ballet 3 D 320B Dance Techniques V: Ballet 5 D 321B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet 5 Dance Repertory Courses Students must take a minimum of 6 credits of dance repertory courses and may repeat the courses up to nine times. Select from the following: D 330 Ballet Repertory Ensemble 2 D 340 Contemporary Repertory Ensemble 2 Dance Electives Students must take a minimum of 8 credits of dance elective courses, after having completed the dance technique required courses and the dance repertory courses. Select from the following: D 330 Ballet Repertory Ensemble 2 D 340 Contemporary Repertory Ensemble 2 D 420A Dance Techniques VII: Modern 2 D 420B Dance Techniques VII: Ballet 2 D 421A Dance Techniques VIII: Modern 2 D 421B Dance Techniques VIII: Ballet 2 Major Completion Map Freshman Semester 1 Critical Recommended AUCC Credits CO 150 College Composition (GT-CO2) X 1A 3 D 126 Dance Improvisation 2 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 3 X 5 Total Credits 16 Semester 2 Critical Recommended AUCC Credits D 226 Dance Choreography I 2 D 286 Practicum 2 Mathematics X 1B 3 Dance Repertory (See Department List on Program Requirements 0-2 Sophomore X 5-11 Total Credits 16 Semester 3 Critical Recommended AUCC Credits Select one course from the following: 3

4 4 Major in Dance Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 4 Dance Repertory (See Department List on Program Requirements 0-2 X 7-10 Total Credits Semester 4 Critical Recommended AUCC Credits D 324 Teaching Creative Movement for Children 2 D 326 Dance Choreography II 3 Advanced Writing 2 3 Dance Repertory (See Department List on Program Requirements 0-2 Junior X 3-6 Total Credits Semester 5 Critical Recommended AUCC Credits Historical Perspectives 3D 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences 3C 3 Dance Repertory (See Department List on Program Requirements 0-2 X 5-7 Total Credits 15 Semester 6 Critical Recommended AUCC Credits D 427 Dance History I 4A 3 D 486 Practicum 1 Dance Elective (See Department List on Program Requirements 2 Dance Repertory (See Department List on Program Requirements X 0-2 Senior X 6-9 Total Credits Semester 7 Critical Recommended AUCC Credits D 424 Ballet Technique Pedagogy X 3 D 434 Modern Technique Pedagogy 3 Select one course from the following: 3 Dance Elective (See Department List on Program Requirements 3 Dance Repertory (See Department List on Program Requirements X 0-2 Total Credits 14 Semester 8 Critical Recommended AUCC Credits D 428 Dance History II X 4A 3 D 471 Dance Concert X 4B,4C 3 Global and Cultural Awareness X 3E 3 Dance Elective (See Department List on Program Requirements X 3 Dance Repertory (See Department List on Program Requirements X 0-2

5 Major in Dance 5 The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study. Total Credits 14 Program Total Credits: 120 X