BA in Dance (64 hours*)

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1. Students must pass a dance audition for acceptance into the major. Please see the Dance Department for further details.
2. Complete the following prerequisite course:
   PDBIO 220 : Human Anatomy (with lab). (3:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PDBIO 220 : Human Anatomy (with lab). (3:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Structure and function of the human body. Lab included.
   
   
3. Complete the following:
   DANCE 230 : Conditioning and Injury Prevention for Dance. (2:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 230 : Conditioning and Injury Prevention for Dance. (2:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	PDBio 220.
   DESCRIPTION:	Developing conditioning programs specific to dance. Recognizing and resolving dance injuries. Practical application.
   
   
   DANCE 244R : Studio Workship in Modern Dance Improvisation and Composition. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 244R : Studio Workship in Modern Dance Improvisation and Composition. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 241R or equivalent; instructor's consent; concurrent enrollment in Dance 243R the first time taken.
   DESCRIPTION:	Beginning improvisation and composition in a workshop setting.
   
   
   DANCE 261 : Orientation to Dance. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 261 : Orientation to Dance. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to dance as a discipline and at Brigham Young University.
   
   
   DANCE 264 : Music for Dancers. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 264 : Music for Dancers. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   DESCRIPTION:	Basic music notation, simple and complex rhythmic patterns, and polyrhythms; analysis of selected international music styles; brief historical survey.
   
   
   DANCE 342 : Kinesiology and Related Sciences for Dancers. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 342 : Kinesiology and Related Sciences for Dancers. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W; Sp odd years
   PREREQUISITE:	PDBio 220, Dance 230.
   DESCRIPTION:	Study and analysis of the neuromusculoskeletal system in practical application to dance for more efficient use of the body and reduction of injuries.
   
   
   DANCE 355 : Dance Production, Introduction. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 355 : Dance Production, Introduction. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   DESCRIPTION:	Principles and practices of technical aspects of dance production.
   
   
   DANCE 459 : Seminar in Dance. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 459 : Seminar in Dance. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   DESCRIPTION:	Seminar exposing students to a variety of dance related topics. Instruction by multiple dance professionals in their areas of expertise.
   
   
   DANCE 460 : Dance History to 1850. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 460 : Dance History to 1850. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Su odd years
   DESCRIPTION:	Survey of dance in tribal cultures and ancient through Romantic historical periods, emphasizing dance of Western civilization.
   
   
   DANCE 461 : Dance History from 1850. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 461 : Dance History from 1850. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W, Su even years
   DESCRIPTION:	Survey of dance in modern and postmodern historical periods, emphasizing dance of Western civilization.
   
   
   DANCE 469 : Senior Seminar in Dance. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 469 : Senior Seminar in Dance. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 462 for all dance education majors and for composite dance and modern dance emphasis majors who choose to do a choreographic project.
   
   

   Note: Dance 469 is a capstone course.

4. Complete one course out of each of the following sets of courses:
   Either
   DANCE 343 : Principles of Somatics. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 343 : Principles of Somatics. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243 and 244, or 291R; 342.
   DESCRIPTION:	Experiential approach to movement training including body patterning. Integration and personal expression of body and movement choices.
   
   
   Or
   DANCE 351 : Laban Movement Analysis. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 351 : Laban Movement Analysis. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R, 291R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Tools to make sense of, and derive meaning from movement. Constituent movement components that facilitate accuracy in teaching, performance, and choreography.
   
   
   
   
   Either
   DANCE 361 : Music Dance Theatre Choreographic Styles. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 361 : Music Dance Theatre Choreographic Styles. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 231, 235, 243, 244, 291R, TMA 229.
   DESCRIPTION:	Physical and conceptual aspects of dance styles as they relate to music dance theatre.
   
   
   Or
   DANCE 362 : Dance Composition, Intermediate. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   Dance Composition, Intermediate.
   DANCE 362 : Dance Composition, Intermediate. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   Dance Composition, Intermediate.

   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 244R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental compositional structure emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and musical aspects.

   
   
   Either
   DANCE 359R : Special Topics and Issues. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 359R : Special Topics and Issues. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R, 261.
   DESCRIPTION:	Seminar with rotating topics and issues selected from: dance and health, dance and identity, dance and technology, and dance philosophy and aesthetics.
   
                : Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics.
                : Dance and Health Issues.
                : Dance and Identity.
   
   
   Or
   DANCE 477 : Dance--A Reflection of Culture. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 477 : Dance--A Reflection of Culture. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W even years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 376.
   DESCRIPTION:	Study of dance as an expression of culture.
   
   
5. Complete the following dance technique courses:
   DANCE 241R : Modern Dance Technique and Theory 2. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 241R : Modern Dance Technique and Theory 2. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Experience in modern dance equivalent to Dance 240R; instructor's consent.
   
   
   DANCE 243R : Studio Workshop in Modern Dance Technique and Theory. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 243R : Studio Workshop in Modern Dance Technique and Theory. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 241R or equivalent; instructor's consent; concurrent enrollment in Dance 244R the first time taken.
   DESCRIPTION:	Technique and theory in a workshop setting.
   
   
   DANCE 290 : Ballet Accelerated Technique 1. (1.5:0:4.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 290 : Ballet Accelerated Technique 1. (1.5:0:4.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:

   F, W, Sp
   
   
   DANCE 291R : Ballet Technique 2. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 291R : Ballet Technique 2. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 290 or equivalent.
   
   

   Note: Qualified students may substitute higher-level technique courses for required lower-level technique courses with permission from the Dance Department.

6. Complete nine hours from parts a and b below.

   Note 1: At least five hours must be completed in 300-level or above courses. R courses may count only once to complete this requirement, with the exception of modern dance and ballet courses (Dance 340R, 391R, 440R, 490R).

   Note 2: Dance 173, 273R, 373R offer different ethnic dance styles taught on a rotation basis. Please see the department for a rotation schedule.

   • Complete at least one course from each of the following categories:
     1. Foot articulation:
        DANCE 135 : Tap Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 135 : Tap Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:

        F, W, Sp, Su
        
        
        DANCE 171 : Clog Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 171 : Clog Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
        DESCRIPTION:	Beginning steps and technique, emphasizing slide/drag.
        
        
        DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance--Irish. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance--Irish.
        DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance--Irish. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance--Irish.
        DANCE 235 : Tap Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 235 : Tap Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 135 or equivalent.
        
        
        DANCE 271 : Clog Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 271 : Clog Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 171 or equivalent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Intermediate steps and technique; buck styling; introduction to choreography.
        
        
        DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Irish.
        DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Irish.
        or
        DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Spanish.
        DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Spanish.
        DANCE 335 : Tap Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 335 : Tap Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 235 or equivalent.
        
        
        DANCE 371 : Clog Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 371 : Clog Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 271 or equivalent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Advanced technique and steps; buck and Canadian styling and free styling.
        
        
        DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Irish.
        DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Irish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Irish.
        or
        DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Spanish.
        DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Spanish. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Spanish.
     2. Partnering:
        DANCE 172 : Country Western and Square Dance. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 172 : Country Western and Square Dance. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental dance skills in western styles of country, round, and square dance.
        
        
        DANCE 184 : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 184 : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
        DESCRIPTION:	Bronze level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
        
        
        DANCE 185 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 185 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
        DESCRIPTION:	Bronze level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
        
        
        DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Hungarian.
        DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Hungarian.
        DANCE 280 : Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 280 : Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 180 or equivalent.
        
        
        DANCE 284 : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 284 : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 184 or equivalent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Silver level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
        
        
        DANCE 285 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 285 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Su
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 185 or equivalent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Silver level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
        
        
        DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Hungarian.
        DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Hungarian. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Hungarian.
        DANCE 380R : Social Dance, Advanced. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 380R : Social Dance, Advanced. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 280 or equivalent.
        
        
        DANCE 382R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 382R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Su
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 284 or equivalent; instructor's consent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Gold 1 level. Waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep.
        
        
        DANCE 383R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 383R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 285 or equivalent; instructor's consent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Gold 1 level. Cha-cha, samba, rumba, paso doble.
        
        
        DANCE 384R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 384R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 382R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Gold 2 level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
        
        
        DANCE 385R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 385R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 383R or equivalent ; instructor's consent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Gold 2 level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
        
        
        DANCE 483R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 483R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 384R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Gold bar level: waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep, Viennese waltz.
        
        
        DANCE 485R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 485R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 385R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Gold bar level: cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
        
        
        DANCE 495R : Pas de Deux. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 495R : Pas de Deux. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	W
        PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
        DESCRIPTION:	Ballet partnering techniques.
        
        
     3. Ethnic dance:
        DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
        DESCRIPTION:	Ethnic dances selected from the Irish, Polynesian, or Spanish cultures.
        
                     : Ethnic Dance - Spanish.
                     : Ethnic Dance--Irish.
                     : Ethnic Dance--Polynesian.
        
        
        DANCE 270 : World Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 270 : World Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 170 or equivalent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Techniques of selected traditional, folk, and national dance styles.
        
        
        DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
        DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance techniques selected from the Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Polynesian, Spanish, or Ukrainian cultures.
        
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Chinese.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Polynesian.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Hungarian.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Irish.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Spanish.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Ukrainian.
        
        
        DANCE 370 : World Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 370 : World Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 270.
        DESCRIPTION:	In-depth dance technique of selected traditional, folk, and national dance styles.
        
        
        DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
        
        OFFERED:	F, W
        PREREQUISITE:	Dance 273R or equivalent.
        DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ethnic dance techniques selected from the Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Polynesian. Spanish, or Ukrainian cultures.
        
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Chinese.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Hungarian.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Irish.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Spanish.
                     : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Ukrainian.
        
        

     Note: One course may fulfill two of the required foot articulation, partnering, and ethnic dance categories, possibly reducing the number of enrollments for this requirement from three to two: Dance 173R, 273R, 373R (Irish) and Dance 273R (Spanish) will satisfy both articulation and ethnic categories; Dance 273R, 373R (Hungarian) will satisfy both partnering and ethnic categories.

   • Complete the remaining 6–8 hours from the following technique courses:
     DANCE 135 : Tap Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 135 : Tap Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:

     F, W, Sp, Su
     
     
     DANCE 171 : Clog Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 171 : Clog Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     DESCRIPTION:	Beginning steps and technique, emphasizing slide/drag.
     
     
     DANCE 172 : Country Western and Square Dance. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 172 : Country Western and Square Dance. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental dance skills in western styles of country, round, and square dance.
     
     
     DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 173R : Ethnic Dance, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     DESCRIPTION:	Ethnic dances selected from the Irish, Polynesian, or Spanish cultures.
     
                  : Ethnic Dance - Spanish.
                  : Ethnic Dance--Irish.
                  : Ethnic Dance--Polynesian.
     
     
     DANCE 184 : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 184 : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     DESCRIPTION:	Bronze level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
     
     
     DANCE 185 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 185 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Beginning. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     DESCRIPTION:	Bronze level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
     
     
     DANCE 231 : Jazz Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 231 : Jazz Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 131 or equivalent; 240R or 290.
     
     
     DANCE 235 : Tap Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 235 : Tap Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 135 or equivalent.
     
     
     DANCE 270 : World Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 270 : World Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 170 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Techniques of selected traditional, folk, and national dance styles.
     
     
     DANCE 271 : Clog Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 271 : Clog Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 171 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Intermediate steps and technique; buck styling; introduction to choreography.
     
     
     DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 273R : Ethnic Dance Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 173R or previous dance experience.
     DESCRIPTION:	Accelerated ethnic dance techniques selected from the Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Polynesian, Spanish, or Ukrainian cultures.
     
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Chinese.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Polynesian.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Hungarian.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Irish.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Spanish.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 1: Ukrainian.
     
     
     DANCE 280 : Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 280 : Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 180 or equivalent.
     
     
     DANCE 281 : Country Western Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 281 : Country Western Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 172, 181, or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Intermediate-level instruction in popular country western dances.
     
     
     DANCE 284 : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 284 : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 184 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Silver level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
     
     
     DANCE 285 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 285 : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 1. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 185 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Silver level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
     
     
     DANCE 292 : Character Dance. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 292 : Character Dance. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F odd years; W odd years.
     DESCRIPTION:	Male and female techniques of traditional national folk forms stylized with classical ballet discipline.
     
     
     DANCE 293R : Ballet Pointe, Beginning. (.5:0:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 293R : Ballet Pointe, Beginning. (.5:0:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in Dance 291R.
     
     
     DANCE 331 : Jazz Dance Technique 2. (1.5:0:4.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 331 : Jazz Dance Technique 2. (1.5:0:4.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 231 or equivalent; 241R, 242, or 291R.
     
     
     DANCE 335 : Tap Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 335 : Tap Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 235 or equivalent.
     
     
     DANCE 340R : Modern Dance Technique and Theory 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 340R : Modern Dance Technique and Theory 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 241R or equivalent; instructor's consent; concurrent enrollment in Dance 243R the first time taken.
     
     
     DANCE 370 : World Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 370 : World Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 270.
     DESCRIPTION:	In-depth dance technique of selected traditional, folk, and national dance styles.
     
     
     DANCE 371 : Clog Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 371 : Clog Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 271 or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced technique and steps; buck and Canadian styling and free styling.
     
     
     DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 373R : Ethnic Dance Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 273R or equivalent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ethnic dance techniques selected from the Chinese, Hungarian, Irish, Polynesian. Spanish, or Ukrainian cultures.
     
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Chinese.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Hungarian.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Irish.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Spanish.
                  : Ethnic Dance Technique 2: Ukrainian.
     
     
     DANCE 380R : Social Dance, Advanced. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 380R : Social Dance, Advanced. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 280 or equivalent.
     
     
     DANCE 382R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 382R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 284 or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold 1 level. Waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep.
     
     
     DANCE 383R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 383R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 2. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 285 or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold 1 level. Cha-cha, samba, rumba, paso doble.
     
     
     DANCE 384R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 384R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 382R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold 2 level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.
     
     
     DANCE 385R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 385R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 3. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 383R or equivalent ; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold 2 level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
     
     
     DANCE 390R : Ballet Technique 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 390R : Ballet Technique 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
     
     
     DANCE 391R : Ballet Technique 4. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 391R : Ballet Technique 4. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
     
     
     DANCE 393R : Ballet Pointe, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 393R : Ballet Pointe, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in Dance 391R.
     
     
     DANCE 440R : Modern Dance Technique and Theory 4. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 440R : Modern Dance Technique and Theory 4. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 340R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     
     
     DANCE 483R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 483R : Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 384R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold bar level: waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep, Viennese waltz.
     
     
     DANCE 485R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 485R : Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Technique 4. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 385R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Gold bar level: cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.
     
     
     DANCE 490R : Ballet Technique 5. (3:0:9.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 490R : Ballet Technique 5. (3:0:9.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced ballet technique, including advanced pointe work for women and advanced technique for men.
     
     
     DANCE 494R : Ballet Variations. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 494R : Ballet Variations. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 391R and 393R or equivalents.
     
     
     DANCE 495R : Pas de Deux. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 495R : Pas de Deux. (1:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	W
     PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
     DESCRIPTION:	Ballet partnering techniques.
     
     
     DANCE 500R : Workshop in Dance. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 500R : Workshop in Dance. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     DESCRIPTION:	Experience with Workshop in Dance: ballet or ballroom.
     
                  : Workshop in Ballet.
                  : Workshop in Ballroom.
     
     
     DANCE 540R : Modern Dance Technique and Theory 5. (2:0:5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DANCE 540R : Modern Dance Technique and Theory 5. (2:0:5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Dance 340R or instructor's consent.
     DESCRIPTION:	Advanced technique, with movement combinations emphasizing dance as a performance art.
     
     

7. Complete two hours from the following teaching methods courses:
   DANCE 336 : Methods of Teaching Aerobic Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 336 : Methods of Teaching Aerobic Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 342 or ExSc 362; Dance 343 or ExSc 363.
   RECOMMENDED:	NDFS 100.
   
   
   DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R, or approved Kinnect membership.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children.
   
   
   DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Modern Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Modern Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W, Sp, odd years
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R (or equivalents); Dance 261.
   DESCRIPTION:	Planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons.
   
   
   DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Sp odd years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R.
   
   
   DANCE 376 : Methods of Teaching World Dance. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 376 : Methods of Teaching World Dance. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   RECOMMENDED:	Dance 170 or equivalent.
   
   
   DANCE 386 : Methods of Teaching Social Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 386 : Methods of Teaching Social Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   RECOMMENDED:	Dance 180 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Pedagogy training in social dance at the bronze and silver skill levels.
   
   
   DANCE 396 : Methods of Teaching Ballet. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 396 : Methods of Teaching Ballet. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W even years
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 390R or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Teaching classical ballet from preballet through advanced; includes analysis of Bournonville, Cecchetti, Vaganova, RAD, Kneeland, and SAB methods.
   
   
   DANCE 486 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Standard. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 486 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Standard. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W even years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 384R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and notation of International Standard Ballroom Dance and preparation for professional teaching certification examinations.
   
   
   DANCE 487 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Latin. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 487 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Latin. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W odd years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 385R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and notation of International Latin Dance and preparation for professional teaching certification examinations.
   
   
8. Complete four hours from the following performance company options:
   DANCE 229R : Dance Performance 1. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 229R : Dance Performance 1. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Production director's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Participation as dancers in concert dance production.
   
   
   DANCE 332R : Cougarette Collegiate Performing Team. (2:0:14)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 332R : Cougarette Collegiate Performing Team. (2:0:14)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   
   
   DANCE 348R : Kinnect. (1-2:1:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 348R : Kinnect. (1-2:1:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Educational outreach dance company specifically focusing on developing teaching, creative, and performance skills.
   
   
   DANCE 368R : DancEnsemble - Modern Dance Performance and Choreography. (1-2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 368R : DancEnsemble - Modern Dance Performance and Choreography. (1-2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Experiences in modern dance choreography and performance.
   
   
   DANCE 378R : Folk Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 378R : Folk Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Performance techniques and experience in folk dance.
   
   
   DANCE 388R : Ballroom Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 388R : Ballroom Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Performance techniques and experience in ballroom dance.
   
   
   DANCE 429R : Dance Performance 2. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 429R : Dance Performance 2. (.5-3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 382R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Participation as dancers in concert dance production.
   
   
   DANCE 468R : The Dancers' Company - Modern Dance Performance. (2:0:12)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 468R : The Dancers' Company - Modern Dance Performance. (2:0:12)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Performing modern dance repertory and new works on and off campus.
   
   
   DANCE 478R : Folk Dance Performance Company. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 478R : Folk Dance Performance Company. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Performance techniques with International/American Folk Dance Company.
   
   
   DANCE 488R : Ballroom Dance Performance Company. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 488R : Ballroom Dance Performance Company. (2:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Performance techniques and experience with BYU Ballroom Dance Company.
   
   
   DANCE 489R : Preparation for Ballroom Dance Competitions. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 489R : Preparation for Ballroom Dance Competitions. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   DESCRIPTION:	Creation and presentation of ballroom competitive routines, emphasizing visual and musical aspects.
   
   
   DANCE 498R : Ballet Performance Company. (2:0:10)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 498R : Ballet Performance Company. (2:0:10)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition and concurrent enrollment in Dance 391R or 490R; 494R or 495R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Performance technique and experience with BYU Theatre Ballet.
   
                : Ballet Showcase Company.
                : Theatre Ballet.
   
   
9. Complete 10 hours from the following elective courses:
   DANCE 336 : Methods of Teaching Aerobic Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 336 : Methods of Teaching Aerobic Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 342 or ExSc 362; Dance 343 or ExSc 363.
   RECOMMENDED:	NDFS 100.
   
   
   DANCE 359R : Special Topics and Issues. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 359R : Special Topics and Issues. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R, 261.
   DESCRIPTION:	Seminar with rotating topics and issues selected from: dance and health, dance and identity, dance and technology, and dance philosophy and aesthetics.
   
                : Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics.
                : Dance and Health Issues.
                : Dance and Identity.
   
   
   DANCE 361 : Music Dance Theatre Choreographic Styles. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 361 : Music Dance Theatre Choreographic Styles. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 231, 235, 243, 244, 291R, TMA 229.
   DESCRIPTION:	Physical and conceptual aspects of dance styles as they relate to music dance theatre.
   
   
   DANCE 362 : Dance Composition, Intermediate. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 362 : Dance Composition, Intermediate. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 244R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental compositional structure emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and musical aspects.
   
               : Dance Composition, Intermediate: Ballet.
               : Dance Composition, Intermediate: Ballroom.
               : Dance Composition, Intermediate: Modern Dance.
               : Dance Composition, Intermediate: World Dance.
   
   
   DANCE 363 : Dance Improvisation, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 363 : Dance Improvisation, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 244R.
   
   
   DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R, or approved Kinnect membership.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children.
   
   
   DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Modern Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Modern Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W, Sp, odd years
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R (or equivalents); Dance 261.
   DESCRIPTION:	Planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons.
   
   
   DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Sp odd years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R.
   
   
   DANCE 376 : Methods of Teaching World Dance. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 376 : Methods of Teaching World Dance. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   RECOMMENDED:	Dance 170 or equivalent.
   
   
   DANCE 386 : Methods of Teaching Social Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 386 : Methods of Teaching Social Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   RECOMMENDED:	Dance 180 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Pedagogy training in social dance at the bronze and silver skill levels.
   
   
   DANCE 396 : Methods of Teaching Ballet. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 396 : Methods of Teaching Ballet. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W even years
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 390R or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Teaching classical ballet from preballet through advanced; includes analysis of Bournonville, Cecchetti, Vaganova, RAD, Kneeland, and SAB methods.
   
   
   DANCE 399R : Academic Internship: Dance. (.5-4:0:50)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 399R : Academic Internship: Dance. (.5-4:0:50)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   
   
   DANCE 462 : Dance Composition, Advanced. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 462 : Dance Composition, Advanced. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 362.
   DESCRIPTION:	Creation and presentation of complete choreographic works.
   
   
   DANCE 464 : Dance Accompaniment. (1:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 464 : Dance Accompaniment. (1:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Su odd years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 264.
   
   
   DANCE 477 : Dance--A Reflection of Culture. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 477 : Dance--A Reflection of Culture. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W even years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 376.
   DESCRIPTION:	Study of dance as an expression of culture.
   
   
   DANCE 486 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Standard. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 486 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Standard. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W even years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 384R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and notation of International Standard Ballroom Dance and preparation for professional teaching certification examinations.
   
   
   DANCE 487 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Latin. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 487 : Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Latin. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W odd years.
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 385R.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and notation of International Latin Dance and preparation for professional teaching certification examinations.
   
   
   DANCE 562R : Modern Dance Composition, Advanced. (1:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 562R : Modern Dance Composition, Advanced. (1:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 362 or instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Development of substantive modern dance compositional works based on intent, form, and content relationships.
   
   
   DANCE 563R : Modern Dance Improvisation, Advanced. (1:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 563R : Modern Dance Improvisation, Advanced. (1:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 363 or instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Developing advanced skills of immediate movement response to enhance nonverbal communication.
   
   
   
   
   P MGT 321 : Financial Issues in Public and Not-for-Profit Management. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   P MGT 321 : Financial Issues in Public and Not-for-Profit Management. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   Introduction to fund accounting, budgeting processes, and sources of revenue such as taxes, municipal bonds, user fees, donations, grants, dues, and ticket sales.
   
   
   
   Up to 2.5 hours of any technique course 300-level or above in addition to previous technique requirements.

   Note: R courses may count only once to complete this requirement, with the exception of modern dance and ballet courses 340R, 391R, 440R, 490R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

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