Dec 21, 2024

2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Dance, BS

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The primary mission of the B.S. in dance is the professional preparation of teachers, choreographers, and performers who possess a breadth of understanding in the discipline and will continue to uphold standards of excellence as they, in turn, make contributions to dance in education performance and choreography as an art form. Students are encouraged to reach their highest technical and creative potential to the extent that should they desire to pursue graduate studies in dance or a performing career, they will be sufficiently prepared to realize their goals. Therefore, dance majors and minors are required to be enrolled in ballet, modern or jazz dance each semester while completing curriculum requirements. If a student has met the degree requirements for the technique courses, she/he then must enroll in the zero-credit-hour independent study technique course, DANC 2078, while completing curriculum requirements. In addition, dance majors must earn a grade of C or better in all required major classes. It also is expected that dance students participate in dance program events either as spectators, technical crew or performers. Membership in the SFA Repertory Dance Company is by audition and offers dancers advanced opportunities in performing the choreography of faculty, guest artists and senior-level students.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

INCM 1305 - International and Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Three hours from:

PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
or
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
FORS 2351 - Introduction to Human Dimensions and Recreation Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
MCOM 1307 - Survey of Mass Communication Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
INCM 1301 - International and Intercultural Communication in Latin America Credit(s): 3
INCM 1302 - International and Intercultural Communication in France Credit(s): 3
INCM 1303 - International and Intercultural Communication in Germany Credit(s): 3
INCM 1304 - International and Intercultural Communication in Brazil Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
and
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
or
BIOL 1109 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1

Dance, Major

A grade of C or better in all major coursework is required.

Dance Core

The following are required for all Dance majors.

Required Courses

DANC 1107 - Improvisation Credit(s): 1
DANC 1222 - World Dance Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2206 - Fundamentals of Choreography Credit(s): 2
DANC 3201 - Rhythmic Analysis of Dance Movement Credit(s): 2
DANC 3256 - Dance Production Credit(s): 3
DANC 3300 - Choreography and Dance Composition I Credit(s): 3
DANC 3341 - History and Philosophy of Dance Credit(s): 3
DANC 3342 - Dance History II Credit(s): 3
DANC 4100 - Theory & Practice of Teaching Dance Lab Credit(s): 1
DANC 4180 - Research Methods in Choreographic Design Credit(s): 1
DANC 4200 - Theory and Practice of Teaching Dance Credit(s): 3
DANC 4280 - Undergraduate Dance Thesis Project Credit(s): 3

Dance Conditioning

Two hours of:

DANC 2200 - Dance Conditioning Credit(s): 2

Ballet Lab

Four hours from:

DANC 2242 - Ballet II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3243 - Ballet III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 4244 - Pre-Professional Ballet Dance Credit(s): 2

Modern Dance Lab

Four hours from:

DANC 2245 - Modern Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3246 - Modern Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 4247 - Pre-Professional Modern Dance Credit(s): 2

Jazz Dance Lab

Four hours from:

DANC 2248 - Jazz Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3249 - Jazz Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 4250 - Jazz Dance IV Lab Credit(s): 2

Kinesiology/Movement Option

Four hours from:

DANC 3350 - Dance Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
DANC 3150 - Dance Kinesiology Lab Credit(s): 1
or
KINE 4317 - Analysis of Movement Credit(s): 3
KINE 4117 - Analysis of Movement Lab Credit(s): 1

Dance Tracks

Select one of the tracks listed below to complete the degree.

Performance & Choreography (Non-Teaching) Track

Required Courses

DANC 3306 - Choreography II Credit(s): 3
DANC 3330 - Criticism, Analysis, and Philosophy of Dance Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1227 - Stage Movement I Credit(s): 2
DRAM 3160 - Principles of Design Credit(s): 1

Dance Production Lab

Three hours of:

DANC 1111 - Dance Production Lab Credit(s): 1 to 3

Performance Option

Each course may be repeated for additional credit. Four hours from:

DANC 3160 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2
DANC 3280 - Dance Company Lab Credit(s): 2

Lab Option

Ten hours from:

DANC 1210 - Tap Dance 1 Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1241 - Ballet I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1244 - Modern Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1247 - Jazz Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2242 - Ballet II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2245 - Modern Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2248 - Jazz Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3143 - Pointe Credit(s): 1 to 2
DANC 3246 - Modern Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3249 - Jazz Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 4244 - Pre-Professional Ballet Dance Credit(s): 2
DANC 4247 - Pre-Professional Modern Dance Credit(s): 2
DANC 4250 - Jazz Dance IV Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 4178 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1 to 6
and
DANC 3160 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2
or
DANC 3280 - Dance Company Lab Credit(s): 2

Teaching Track

Performance Requirement

One hour of:

DANC 3160 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2

Dance Production Lab

One hour of:

DANC 1111 - Dance Production Lab Credit(s): 1 to 3

Performance Option

Two hours from:

DANC 3160 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2
DANC 3280 - Dance Company Lab Credit(s): 2

Lab Option

Three hours from:

DANC 1210 - Tap Dance 1 Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1241 - Ballet I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1244 - Modern Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 1247 - Jazz Dance I Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2242 - Ballet II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2245 - Modern Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2248 - Jazz Dance II Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3143 - Pointe Credit(s): 1 to 2
DANC 3160 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2
DANC 3200 - Aerial Dance Credit(s): 2
DANC 3243 - Ballet III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3246 - Modern Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3249 - Jazz Dance III Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3280 - Dance Company Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 3306 - Choreography II Credit(s): 3
DANC 3330 - Criticism, Analysis, and Philosophy of Dance Credit(s): 3
DANC 4178 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1 to 6
DANC 4247 - Pre-Professional Modern Dance Credit(s): 2
DANC 4250 - Jazz Dance IV Lab Credit(s): 2

Professional Education Courses

Theatre Options

Complete nine hours from the following pairs:

HDFS 2302 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2300 - Human and Artistic Theatre Development Credit(s): 3
and
SEED 3370 - Sociocultural and Historic Perspectives in American Education Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3374 - Principles and Foundations of Theatre Education Credit(s): 3
and
SEED 3371 - Curriculum and Instructional Design Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3375 - Contemporary Issues for Diverse Theatre Education Credit(s): 3

Required Courses

SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
SEED 4343 - Education in a Global Society Credit(s): 3
SEED 4350 - Assessment for Diverse and Contemporary Classrooms Credit(s): 3
SEED 4360 - Motivating and Managing the Active Learning Environment Credit(s): 3

Clinical Teaching

Six hours of:

SEED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in a Secondary Learning Community Credit(s): 2 to 12

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information catalog page.

Degree Map for Performance and Choreography Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this track.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
A. Communication Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
DANC 1107 - Improvisation Credit(s): 1
DANC 1111 - Dance Production Lab Credit(s): 1 to 3
DANC 1222 - World Dance Lab Credit(s): 2
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (2000 level) Credit(s):2

Spring

B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
DANC 2100 - Dance Conditioning Credit(s): 1 to 2 (2 hours total)
DANC 1111 - Dance Production Lab Credit(s): 1 to 3
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (2000 level) Credit(s): 2

Sophomore Year

Fall

PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
DANC 3341 - History and Philosophy of Dance Credit(s): 3
DRAM 3160 - Principles of Design Credit(s): 1
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (2000 level) Credit(s): 2
Performance Option Credit(s): 1-2

Lab Option Credit(s): 2

Spring

C. Life and Physical Sciences (s/lab) Credit(s): 4
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
DANC 2206 - Fundamentals of Choreography Credit(s): 2
DANC 3342 - Dance History II Credit(s): 3
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (3000 level) Credit(s): 2
DRAM 1227 - Stage Movement I Credit(s): 2
Performance Option Credit(s): 1-2

Junior Year

Fall

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
DANC 3300 - Choreography and Dance Composition I Credit(s): 3
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (3000/4000 leve) Credit(s): 2

Kinesiology/Movement Option Credit(s): 2

Performance Option Credit(s): 1-2

Spring

D. Language, Phiolosphy and Culture Credit(s): 3
DANC 1111 - Dance Production Lab Credit(s): 1 to 3
DANC 3201 - Rhythmic Analysis of Dance Movement Credit(s): 2
DANC 3256 - Dance Production Credit(s): 3
DANC 3306 - Choreography II Credit(s): 3
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (3000/4000 level) Credit(s): 2

Performance Option Credit(s): 1-2

Senior Year

Fall

DANC 3330 - Criticism, Analysis, and Philosophy of Dance Credit(s): 3
DANC 4100 - Theory & Practice of Teaching Dance Lab Credit(s): 1
DANC 4180 - Research Methods in Choreographic Design Credit(s): 1
DANC 4200 - Theory and Practice of Teaching Dance Credit(s): 3
Lab Option Credit(s): 6

Spring

DANC 4280 - Undergraduate Dance Thesis Project Credit(s): 3
Lab Option Credit(s): 2

General Electives Credit(s): 8

Degree Map for Dance Teaching Track

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this track.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
A. Communication (Speech option) Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
DANC 1107 - Improvisation Credit(s): 1
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (2000 level) Credit(s): 2

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
DANC 2100 - Dance Conditioning Credit(s): 1 to 2 (2 hours total)
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (3000 level) Credit(s): 2

Sophomore Year

Fall

PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
DANC 1222 - World Dance Lab Credit(s): 2
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (2000/3000 level) Credit(s): 2
DANC 3160 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 2
Theatre Options (2000 level) Credit(s): 3

Spring

C. Life and Physical Sciences (w/lab) Credit(s): 3-4
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
DANC 1111 - Dance Production Lab Credit(s): 1 to 3
DANC 2206 - Fundamentals of Choreography Credit(s): 2
DANC 3201 - Rhythmic Analysis of Dance Movement Credit(s): 2
DANC 3256 - Dance Production Credit(s): 3
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (2000/3000 level) Credit(s): 2

Junior Year

Fall

DANC 3300 - Choreography and Dance Composition I Credit(s): 3
DANC 3341 - History and Philosophy of Dance Credit(s): 3
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (3000/4000 level) Credit(s): 2

Kinesiology/Movement Option Credit(s): 4

Performance Option Credit(s): 1-2

Theatre Options (Perspectives and Principles) Credit(s): 3

Spring

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
DANC 3342 - Dance History II Credit(s): 3
DANC 4180 - Research Methods in Choreographic Design Credit(s): 1
Ballet, Modern or Jazz Dance Lab (3000/4000 level) Credit(s): 2

Lab Option Credit(s): 2

Theatre Options (Design and issues option) Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Senior Year

Fall

DANC 4100 - Theory & Practice of Teaching Dance Lab Credit(s): 1
DANC 4200 - Theory and Practice of Teaching Dance Credit(s): 3
DANC 4280 - Undergraduate Dance Thesis Project Credit(s): 3
Lab Option Credit(s): 2
SEED 4360 - Motivating and Managing the Active Learning Environment Credit(s): 3
SEED 4350 - Assessment for Diverse and Contemporary Classrooms Credit(s): 3

Spring

SEED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in a Secondary Learning Community Credit(s): 2 to 12 (6 hours total)
SEED 4343 - Education in a Global Society Credit(s): 3