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2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Dance
College: Fine Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Hours for the Degree: 124
Specialization: Performance
Minor: Yes
Combined-Degree Program: No
Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in dance curriculum is intended for professional careers, allied fields or graduate study. The specialization area in dance is performance. This B.F.A. also is offered at the New World School of the Arts in Miami. In addition, the department also offers a minor in dance.

Admission

Admission is selective and students must audition successfully. Dance auditions are scheduled throughout the year. Prospective students should check the Theatre and Dance website for audition dates and information.

Students audition in two technique classes of different styles, one class at intermediate level or higher. A resume also is required. Video audition tapes will be considered. Performance audition ratings may be used for placement level in studio course sequences. Students must consult the department adviser for specific information regarding selective admission protocols.

Satisfactory Progress

Students must receive a minimum grade of C in all major courses and stand for periodic academic and artistic reviews. Majors are guaranteed participation in the production program through the production and performance laboratory course and are expected to attend scheduled departmentals.

Critical-Tracking Requirements

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 3 of 11 critical-tracking courses (DAA 2381, DAN 2100, DAA 2610, DAA 2611, six DAA dance technique courses and DAN 4180) with a grade of C or better

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional tracking courses with a grade C or better

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better

Semester 4:

  • Complete 3 additional tracking courses with a grade of C or better
  • Complete successful audition

Semester 5:

  • Complete DAN 4180 with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
DAA 2381 World Dance and Intercultural Performance (GE-H, I)3
DAA #### Dance Technique *2
DAN 2100 Dance Appreciation for the Twenty-first Century (GE-H, I)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 14
Semester 2Credits
DAA #### Dance Technique *2
TPA 2232C Beginning Costume3
DAN 4180 Professional Development for Dance1
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15
Semester 3Credits
DAA 2610 Dance Composition 12
DAA#### Dance Technique *2
DAA #### Dance Technique *2
MUL 2010 Introduction to Music Literature3
DAA 2381 World Dance and Intercultural Performance3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
DAA 2611 Dance Composition 22
DAA #### Dance Technique *2
DAA #### Dance Technique *2
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
TPP 2110 Acting 1 - Instrument and Discipline *3
Total 16

* A minimum of 48 credits must be completed at the 3000-/4000-levels.

Semester 5Credits
DAA 3108 Intermediate Modern Dance2
DAA 3508 Intermediate Jazz or
DAA 3208 Intermediate Ballet
2
DAA 3614 Dance Composition 32
TPA 3214 Introduction to Lighting and Sound4
Humanities (GE-H)3
Approved electives3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
DAA 3108 Intermediate Modern Dance2
DAA 3508 Intermediate Jazz or
DAA 3208 Intermediate Ballet
2
THE 4950 Production and Performance1
DAA 3615 Dance Composition 42
APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory4
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 14
Summer Semester Credits
DAA 4920 Summer Dance Intensive 3
Total 3
Semester 7Credits
DAA 4110 Advanced Modern Dance2
DAA 3548 Theatre Dance Styles or
DAA 4210 Advanced Ballet
2
DAN 4959 Senior Project2
DAN 4124 Dance History3
Approved electives, with adviser approval7
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
DAA 4110 Advanced Modern Dance2
DAA 4510 Advanced Jazz2
DAA 4210 Advanced Ballet 2
DAN 4959 Senior Project2
DAN 4180 Professional Development for Dance1
DAE 4300 Dance Teaching Methods3
Approved electives, with adviser approval3
Total 15

Intermediate and advanced-level courses must be approved by the dance adviser and appropriate to the student's technical level. At least two semesters each of intermediate and advanced modern dance and one semester each of intermediate and advanced jazz and ballet are required.