Dance
Faculty
Associate Professors: Carbonneau, Lepore, Miller
(Director), Studd
Assistant Professors: Austin, Shields
Course Work
The Dance Division offers all course work designated DANC in the Course Descriptions
section of this catalog.
Undergraduate Programs
Two degrees in dance are offered:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Dance
- 2. Bachelor of Arts with a major in Dance
The two dance degree programs prepare students for graduate work in performance,
choreography, teaching, history, and criticism, and for professional and creative
opportunities in dance.
B.F.A. Degree with a Major in Dance
The B.F.A. in Dance is a performance-oriented program designed to prepare students
professionally as performers, choreographers, and teachers, as well as to prepare
them for graduate study. Students in this program devote a significant portion of
their college careers to an intensive and comprehensive level of dance study.
The B.F.A. degree offers a general modern dance major that allows for concentrated
study in performance, choreography, or teaching. Technical training includes ballet,
jazz, and a strong emphasis on modern dance. Entrance into the B.F.A. program is
by audition. Auditions are held twice a year, in April and November, And interested
students must make arrangements in advance by contacting the Dance Division. Transfer
students also are required to audition.
Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing
intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students in the B.F.A.
in Dance program fulfill this requirement by successfully completing DANC 390 or
391.
Approval for the dance program does not mean that a student has been admitted
to the university. For admission to the university, each student must submit an application
to the Office of Admissions.
Because of the professional nature of the B.F.A. degree, the program requires
completion of 124 credits of course work.
Degree Requirements
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credits
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| A. General Education |
44
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- English Composition
ENGL 101, 302. Non-native speakers of English
with limited proficiency in the language may
substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. A student
must attain a minimum grade of C to have ENGL
100 or 101, & 302 fulfill degree requirements.
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6
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- Literature
Any course in literature at the 200 level in English;
the 300 level or above in modern and classical
languages; or PHIL 253
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6
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- Natural Science
Chosen from ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or
PHYS
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8
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- Social Science
Three to six credits from ECON, GOVT, HIST,
or GEOG Three to six credits from ANTH, PSYC, or SOCI
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9
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- Humanities
a. MUSI 101
b. THR 210
c. Three credits from ARTH or ARTS
d. Three credits from ARIN, ARTH, ARTS, MUSI, or THR
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12
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- Non-Western Culture
Three credits must be earned in courses devoted to
non-Western culture. This requirement is waived for
the student who has attended a native school in a
non-Western country (for more than four years).
Requests for a waiver should be made through the
director of academic affairs of the Institute of the
Arts. The following courses, which are designated
as meeting this requirement, may also be presented
in partial fulfillment of the requirements stated in
sections 2, 4, and 5.
ANTH 114, 300, 301, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308,
311, 313, 332
ARTH 319, 320, 380, 381
DANC 118
FREN 451
GEOG 101, 316, 325, 330
GOVT 332, 333
HIST 130, 251, 252, 261, 262, 271, 281, 282, 328,
329, 353, 354, 356, 463, 464, 465, 466
MUSI 103
RELI 211, 212, 313, 314, 315, 337, 490
RUSS 353, 354
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3
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| B. Dance Major Core |
65
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DANC 114 Rhythmic Analysis
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3
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DANC 150 Dance Improvisation
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3
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DANC 170 Orientation to Dance Production
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1
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DANC 210 Dynamic Alignment
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3
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DANC 251 Dance Composition I
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3
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DANC 252 Dance Composition II
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3
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DANC 270 Dance Production Lab
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1
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DANC 325/425 Int./Adv. Modern Dance Technique
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18
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DANC 345/445 Int./Adv. Ballet
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9
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3
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DANC 362 Directed Choreography
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1
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DANC 370 Dance Performance
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4
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DANC 372 Advanced Dance Production
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1
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DANC 390 Dance History: Pre-20th Century
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3
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DANC 391 Dance History: 20th Century
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3
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DANC 454 Teaching Principles of Modern Dance
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3
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DANC 480 Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis
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3
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| C. Dance Concentration Electives |
12
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DANC 131, 231 Beginning Jazz Technique
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DANC 161 Beginning Tap Dance
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DANC 314 Music Accompaniment for Dance
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DANC 325 Intermediate Modern Dance
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DANC 345 Intermediate Ballet
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DANC 350 Advanced Dance Improvisation
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DANC 370 Dance Performance
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DANC 371 Residency Workshop
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DANC 394 Intermediate Labanotation
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DANC 399 Independent Study
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DANC 420 Special Topics in Dance
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DANC 425 Advanced Modern Dance
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DANC 455 Teaching Practicum
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| No more than nine credits of Intermediate Modern,
Advanced Modern,Intermediate Ballet, or Advanced
Ballet may be counted toward the dance concentration
elective credits. |
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| D. Non-Dance Electives |
3
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| Total |
124
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B.A. Degree with a Major in Dance
The B.A. in Dance does not require an audition. The B.A. degree is a general program
of study that gives students a broad range of creative and educational experiences
while they pursue a liberal arts degree.
Writing Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing
intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students in the B.A. in
Dance program fulfill this requirement by successfully completing DANC 390 or 391.
In addition to general degree requirements for a B.A. degree, dance majors must
complete a minimum of 44 credits in dance. A total of 120 credits is required to
complete the degree.
Degree Requirements
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credits
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| A. General Education |
62
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- Communication
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21
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a. Written
ENGL 101, 302, Non-native speakers of English
with limited proficiency in the language may
substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must
attain a minimum grade of C to have ENGL 100 or
101, and 302 fulfill degree requirements.
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6
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3
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c. Foreign Language
A student must demonstrate intermediate-level
proficiency in one foreign language. The
requirement is fulfilled by completion of one
foreign language course at the 202 level or higher
or by a satisfactory score on an approved
proficiency test. International students should
consult with the Institute of the Arts about
a possible waiver of this requirement.
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0-12
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- Analytical Reasoning
Logic (PHIL 173 or 376); Mathematics;
STAT 250; or DESC 200
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3
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- Humanities
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15
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a. Literature
ENGL 201, and 202, 203, or 204; a course at the
300 level or above in modern and classical
languages; or PHIL 253
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6
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b. Fine Arts
Courses designated by MUSI, THR, and ARTS.
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6
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c. Philosophy or Religion
A logic course does not satisfy this requirement.
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3
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- Social Science
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9
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- Natural Science
ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS
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8
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- Non-Western culture
Six credits must be earned in courses devoted to
non-Western culture. This requirement is waived for
the student who has attended a native school in a
non-Western country (for more than four years).
Requests for a waiver should be made through the
director of academic affairs of the Institute of the
Arts. The following courses, which are designated
as meeting this requirement, may also be presented
in partial fulfillment of requiRements stated in
sections 1, 3, and 4.
ANTH 114, 300, 301, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 311,
313, 332
ARTH 319, 320, 380, 381
DANC 118
FREN 451
GEOG 101, 316, 325, 330
GOVT 332, 333
HIST 130, 251, 252, 261, 262, 271, 281, 282, 328,
329, 353, 354, 356, 463, 464, 465, 466
MUSI 103
RELI 211, 212, 313, 314, 315, 337, 490
RUSS 353, 354
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6
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| B. Major Requirements |
46
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DANC 114 Rhythmic Analysis
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3
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DANC 150 Dance Improvisation
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3
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DANC 170 Orientation to Dance Production
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1
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DANC 210 Dynamic Alignment
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3
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DANC 251 Dance Composition I
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3
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DANC 252 Dance Composition II
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3
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DANC 270 Dance Production Lab
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1
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DANC 325/425 Int./Adv. Modern Dance
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6
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DANC 345/445 Int./Adv. Ballet
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3
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3
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DANC 370 Dance Performance
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2
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DANC 390 Dance History: Pre-20th Century
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3
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DANC 391 Dance History: 20th Century
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3
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DANC 454 Teaching Principles and Methods
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3
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DANC 480 Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis
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3
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3
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| C. Electives |
12
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| Total |
120
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Graduate Program
Dance, M.F.A.
The M.F.A. in Dance is a 60-credit program of study grounded in the modern dance
genre that emphasizes performance, teaching, and choreography. Candidates are expected
to enter the program with advanced technical proficiency in either ballet or modern
technique and are expected to take advantage of the diverse and abundant cultural
opportunities in the Washington, D.C., area. The curriculum allows for and encourages
apprenticeships and internships in professional and resident companies, experimentation
in academic pursuits, and the development of independent and interdisciplinary artistic
projects.
Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the admission requirements for graduate study, the
applicant must submit directly to the Dance Division of the Institute of the Arts
a resume and a 10-minute VHS video that illustrates the applicant's choreography.
All candidates must also demonstrate advanced technical proficiency through a personal
audition or provide examples of their proficiency on VHS video. Applicants should
call the Dance Division to schedule an on-site audition.
All candidates must satisfy the following prerequisites: advanced technical ability,
improvisation, two semesters of dance composition, two semesters of dance history,
rhythmic analysis or music for dance, anatomy/kinesiology, elementary Labanotation,
and dance production. Prerequisite courses may be completed before or concurrent
with graduate course work and are usually fulfilled if the applicant has earned a
B.A. or B.F.A. in Dance.
Degree Requirements
All students are required to take the following:
DANC 501 Graduate Dance Seminar
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3
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DANC 525/545 Advanced Modern Dance or Modern Ballet Technique
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18
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DANC 560 Advanced Choreography
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6
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DANC 570 Advanced Dance Performance
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3
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DANC 580 Laban Movement Analysis
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3
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DANC 598 Philosophy and Aesthetics of Dance
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3
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DANC 615 Contemporary Trends
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3
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DANC 627 Advanced Teaching Seminar
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3
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DANC 680 Dance Management
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3
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3
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6
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6
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The university does not guarantee the availability
of these courses every semester. Some will be offered in
alternating years.
Minor in Dance
The minor in dance consists of 21 credits selected from any combination of dance
courses. The program of study is designed by both the student and the dance faculty
member and is approved by the entire dance faculty. Program approval takes into consideration
the student's major area of interest and includes a combination of technique and
theory courses and a range of upper- and lower-level courses.
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