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Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
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The B.F.A. in Dance provides training for dance professionals within a liberal arts education. In addition to intensive technical training in a variety of dance styles, additional studies in choreography, repertory, dance history, kinesiology, and musical training are required. The dance program curriculum is consistent with the guidelines developed by The National Association of Schools of Dance. Acceptance to the dance major is by audition. Contact The Department of Theatre & Dance for guidelines.
Dance majors are required to audition for The Fredonia Dance Ensemble, the pre-professional training ensemble. They are also welcome to participate in the assorted dance clubs on campus. The dance program sponsors activities throughout the year including performances, master classes, and workshops with professional artists. Dance majors are required to complete a minor, allowing for the pursuit of a secondary interest, or as support for professional career goals. Recommended minors include: arts administration (18 credits), theatre (22 credits), business administration (18 credits), communications (18 credits), film studies (21 credits), sport and exercise science (12 credits), or other fields.
Watch this video of Brian Moe, senior BFA Dance major, discussing his experiences studying dance at Fredonia.
NOTE: FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SEE THE UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN
Required Courses
| Dance 111, 211, 311 (Modern Technique I, II, III; 2 credits each) | |
| Dance 112, 212, 312 (Ballet I, II, III; 2 credits each) | |
| Dance 113, 213,313 (Jazz Dance I, II, III; 2 credits each) | |
| Dance 114, 214 (Tap I, II; 2 credits each) |
Total credits in required courses must equal 20 credits.
Must complete 16 hrs. at 200 or 300 level, and at least 4 credits each in: ballet, modern, and jazz.
Note: students will be placed according to their prior experience and proficiency.
| DANC 110 (Dance Productions; 1 credit to be taken twice) | 2 |
| DANC 241 (Dance Improvisation) | 2 |
| DANC 250 (Dance Ensemble; 1 credit to be taken six times) | 6 |
| DANC 260 (Dance Kinesiology) | 3 |
| DANC 264, 364 (Choreography I & II; 3 credits each) | 6 |
| DANC 341 (Selected Topics in Dance; Repertory, Pilates, Laban Movement Analysis, etc.) | 1-3 |
| DANC 353 (Dance History) | 3 |
| DANC 460 (Senior Project; 1 credit to be taken twice) | 2 |
| Dance Electives (under advisement) | 6 |
| THEA 121 (Intro. to Technical Theatre) | 3 |
| THEA 130 (Acting for Non-Majors) -or- THEA 133 (Introduction to Acting) | 3 |
| THEA 220 (Makeup) | 1 |
| MUS 101 (Music Theory I - non majors) | 3 |
| MUS 115 (Music Appreciation) | 3 |
| MUS 131 (Applied Musicianship) | 1 |
| PHED 126 (Body Sculpting) -or- PHED 139 (Weight Training) | 2 |
| HLTH 303 (Fitness and Nutrition) | 2 |
Total credits 69 - 71
Required minor in: arts administration (18 credits), theatre (22 credits), business administration (18 credits), communications (18 credits), film studies (21 credits), sport and exercise science (12 credits), or other field upon advisement.
Dance Minor
The Dance minor is comprised of dance technique courses in a variety of styles, with additional studies in choreography, repertory, dance history, kinesiology, and musical training. Students have the opportunity to audition for The Fredonia Dance Ensemble, a pre-professional training ensemble, and are welcome to participate in the assorted dance clubs on campus. The dance program sponsors activities throughout the year, including master classes and workshops with professional companies and teachers. The dance minor can complement any major, and is open to all students on campus through audition. Contact the Department of Theatre & Dance for audition guidelines.
Required Courses
DANC 111, 211, 311 (Modern Tech. I, II, III)
DANC 112, 212, 312 (Ballet I, II, III)
DANC 113, 213, 313 (Jazz I, II, III)
DANC 114, 214 (Tap I, II)
Total Required Hours - 10 (8 hrs. at 2nd or 3rd level, and at least two credits each in:
ballet, modern, and jazz)
| DANC 363, 364 (Choreography I & II) | 6 |
| DANC 100 (Dance Productions; 1 credit taken twice) | 2 |
| MUS 101 (Music Theory I Non-Majors) | 3 |
| DANC 250 (Dance Ensemble; 1 credit taken twice) | 2 |
| DANC 353 (Dance History) | 3 |
| DANC 260 (Dance Kinesiology) | 3 |
Total credits 29