May 30, 2026

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Dance Performance and Choreography, BFA

Degree Map

Dance Performance and Choreography, BFA Degree Map

This BFA will take an already existing degree track and its curriculum, and make it into its own degree. It incorporates more performance and choreographic design and opportunities, as well as providing a robust integration of courses for a stronger degree foundation. Having a BFA in dance will align the dance program with other state institutions that have a BFA in dance and attract more students to SFA, which in turn will increase enrollment.

Communication - 010

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition 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

Mathematics - 020

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

Life and Physical Science - 030

Three hours from:

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

Three hours from:

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3

Language, Philosophy and Culture - 040

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 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

Creative Arts - 050

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

American History - 060

Six hours from:

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

Government/Political Science - 070

Six hours from:

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

Social and Behavioral Science - 080

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

Component Area Option - 090

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
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3

College Requirements

Two hours from:

PHYS 1105 - Conceptual Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1

Dance Performance and Choreography, BFA Major

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

Performance & Choreography

Required Courses

The following are required for all Dance Performance and Choreography majors. DANC 4175 may be used for substitution for any course at the instructor’s discretion, or in preparation for DANCE 4280.

DANC 1107 - Improvisation Credit(s): 1
DANC 1222 - World Dance Lab Credit(s): 2
DANC 2200 - Dance Conditioning Credit(s): 2
DANC 2206 - Fundamentals of Choreography 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 3100 - Foundations of Design for Dance Credit(s): 1
DANC 3201 - Rhythmic Analysis of Dance Movement 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 3256 - Dance Production Credit(s): 2
DANC 3300 - Choreography and Dance Composition I Credit(s): 3
DANC 3306 - Choreography II Credit(s): 3
DANC 3330 - Criticism, Analysis, and Philosophy of Dance 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): 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 4280 - Undergraduate Dance Thesis Project Credit(s): 2
DRAM 1227 - Stage Movement I Credit(s): 2

Kinesiology/Movement Required Courses

Four hours from:

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

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): 1
DANC 3180 - Pre-Professional Dance Performance Credit(s): 1

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 3160 - Dance Performance Credit(s): 1
DANC 3180 - Pre-Professional Dance Performance Credit(s): 1
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 4175 - Special Problems Credit(s): 1 to 3
DANC 4178 - Special Topics Credit(s): 1 to 6
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

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 (Degree Works). 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.