Brigham Young University
Back Dance

  

Sara Lee Gibb, Chair
294 RB, PO Box 22005, (801) 378-5087

College of Physical Education Advisement Center
205 RB, PO Box 22117, (801) 378-3638

Admission to Degree Program

The degree programs in the Department of Dance carry special enrollment limitations. Please see the college advisement center for specific details.

The Discipline

Dance is an art form expressed and communicated through human movement. Throughout history, and in every culture, people have danced. Dance incorporates the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of each individual in creating a unique nonverbal expression of thoughts and feelings. As both process and product, dance has the power to refine neuromuscular skill, broaden understanding, increase creative potential, and expand aesthetic sensitivity. At Brigham Young University, dance celebrates the best in humankind and strives to enrich the lives of all who experience it.

Career Opportunities

The majority of career opportunities in dance are teaching and performance related. Demand for graduating BYU dance teachers in the public schools continually exceeds the supply. Teaching opportunities are also available in colleges and universities (for those with graduate degrees), private studios, health and fitness spas, special and adult education programs, day care centers, and recreation programs. Several BYU dance graduates are currently employed as performers and teachers in professional dance companies. Others find employment as performers in theatrical, television, and film production.

Less common, but equally rewarding dance careers are also available to those who desire to be choreographers, dance administrators, therapists, critics, historians, researchers, notators, and reconstructors.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (none to three courses)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22) 		0-3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses) 3-8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses) 		3-20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3-7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5-3.0
History of Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3-4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BA Dance

Emphases: Ballet
Ballroom Dance
Composite Dance
Modern Dance

BA Dance Education (secondary teacher certification)
BFA Music Dance Theatre
Minors Ballroom Dance
Folk Dance
Modern Dance

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MA Dance

For more information See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

General Information

The Department of Dance is made up of four divisions: Ballet, Ballroom Dance, Folk Dance, Modern Dance. These divisions work cooperatively to provide opportunities for all students at the university to develop their potential in dance.

Besides the wide variety of courses (numbered 100-199) that apply toward the university requirement for physical education, there are professional courses that develop leadership, performance, and choreographic ability in all types of dance. Performing opportunities are provided in on-campus concerts and off-campus performances with groups that tour throughout the world.

Requirements

  1. Majors are counseled to maintain the following body composition guideline for health and aesthetic body image, as measured by skin-fold caliper or hydrostatic assessment:
    Women: 22-14 percent body fat.
    Men: 15-8 percent body fat.
  2. Any grade below C- in major or minor courses is not acceptable for graduation. Dance technique courses require a grade of at least B- for advancement to next level.
  3. R courses may not be used more than once for major elective credit without approval.
  4. Proficiency must be passed concurrently with Dance 242 before acceptance into the major.

BA Dance: Ballet Emphasis (65 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. At least 29 hours from items 3 to 9 below must be completed at BYU.
  2. After consulting with an advisor, complete the following prerequisite courses:
    Zool 260, 261.
  3. Complete the following (qualified students may substitute higher-level technique courses for required lower-level technique courses with permission from the Department of Dance):
    Dance 135, 231, 241R, 242, 261, 270, 280, 290, 291R, 355, 362, 364, 369, 460, 461, 469.
    PE 363.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Dance 171, 172.
  5. Select one course from the following:
    Dance 184, 185.
  6. Complete 16.5 hours from the following:
    Dance 293R, 390R, 391R, 393R, 490R, 493R.
  7. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    Dance 498R.
  8. Complete the following:
    Dance 367, 396.
  9. Complete the following:
    Dance 292, 494R, 495R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BA Dance: Ballroom Dance Emphasis (54.5-56.5 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. At least 24 hours from items 3 to 9 below must be completed at BYU.
  2. After consulting with an advisor, complete the following prerequisite courses:
    Zool 260, 261.
  3. Complete the following:
    Dance 135, 184, 185, 231, 241R, 242, 261, 270, 280, 290, 291R, 355, 362, 364, 369, 460, 461, 469.
    PE 363.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Dance 171, 172.
  5. Select 7 hours from the following:
    Dance 284, 285, 380R, 382, 383, 384R, 385R, 483R, 485R.
  6. Select two semesters of performance courses from the following:
    Dance 388R, 488R, 489R.
  7. Complete the following:
    Dance 386.
  8. Complete 2 hours of the following:
    Dance 399R.
  9. Select one course from the following:
    Dance 486, 487.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BA Dance: Composite Dance Emphasis (61-63 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. At least 26.5 hours from items 3 to 10 below must be completed at BYU.
  2. After consulting with an advisor, complete the following prerequisite courses:
    Zool 260, 261.
  3. Complete the following:
    Dance 135, 231, 241R, 242, 261, 270, 280, 290, 291R, 355, 362, 364, 369, 460, 461, 469.
    PE 363.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Dance 171, 172.
  5. Select one course from the following:
    Dance 184, 185.
  6. Select 10 hours from the following technique support electives:
    Dance 235, 241R, 271, 284, 285, 293R, 331, 335, 340R, 371, 380R, 384R, 385R, 390R, 391R, 393R, 440R, 483R, 485R, 490R, 493R, 494R, 495R, 540R.
  7. Select two semesters of performance courses from the following:
    Dance 232R, 278R, 368R, 378R, 388R, 468R, 478R, 488R, 498R.
  8. Complete the following:
    Dance 462.
  9. Select 3 hours from the following methodology support electives:
    Dance 326, 336, 365, 366, 367, 376, 386, 396.
  10. Select 5 hours from the following Dance/PE electives:
    Any dance class not used to fulfill other requirements from Dance 130, 133, 134R, 171, 172, 184, 185, 200 or higher (excluding Dance 260, 326, 356).

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BA Dance: Modern Dance Emphasis (61.5-63.5 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. At least 27 hours from items 3 to 10 below must be completed at BYU.
  2. After consulting with an advisor, complete the following prerequisite courses:
    Zool 260, 261.
  3. Complete the following:
    Dance 135, 231, 241R, 242, 261, 270, 280, 290, 291R, 355, 362, 364, 369, 460, 461, 469.
    PE 363.
  4. Select one course from the following:
    Dance 171, 172.
  5. Select one course from the following:
    Dance 184, 185.
  6. Select 12.5 hours from the following:
    Dance 241R, 340R, 440R, 540R.
  7. Select two semesters of performance courses from the following:
    Dance 368R, 468R.
  8. Complete the following:
    Dance 462.
  9. Complete the following:
    Dance 366, 367.
  10. Complete the following:
    Dance 363, 390R, 464.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BA Dance Education (96-102 hours,* including certification hours)


Major Requirements

  1. At least 22.5 hours from item 4 below must be completed at BYU.
  2. A teaching minor is required for graduation (approximately 16-21 hours).
  3. After consulting with an advisor, complete the following prerequisite courses:
    Zool 260, 261.
  4. Complete the following:
    Dance 130, 132R, 241R, 242, 261, 270, 280, 290, 336, 340R, 355, 362, 363, 364, 366, 367, 369, 376, 386, 460, 461, 462, 464, 466, 469.
    PE 363.
  5. Complete the Professional Education Component (30-31 hours): see the Secondary Education section of this catalog for certification requirements.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BFA Music Dance Theatre (79 hours*)


The BFA in music dance theatre is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the College of Fine Arts and Communications through the cooperative involvement of its School of Music and Department of Theatre and Media Arts and the College of Physical Education's Department of Dance.

Major Requirements

  1. New and transfer students entering in the fall should audition for MDT scholarships the January preceding. Continuing students may audition for program entrance the first Tuesday of fall semester.
  2. Pass a proficiency examination in each of the three areas at the end of each semester.
  3. At least 40 hours must be completed at BYU.
  4. Any grade below C- in major courses is not acceptable for graduation. Dance technique courses require a grade of B- for advancement to the next level.
  5. Complete the following:
    Music 113, 161, 261, 290.
  6. Complete 4 hours of the following:
    Music 260R.
  7. Complete 6 hours of the following:
    Music 360R.
  8. Complete the following:
    Dance 131, 134R, 135, 231, 235, 241R, 242, 290, 291R, 331, 361, 363, 390R.
  9. Complete the following:
    TMA 114, 121, 123, 124, 235, 267, 323, 427.
  10. Select one course from the following:
    TMA 224, 324, 329, 423, 424.
  11. Complete the following MDT Seminar courses:
    Music 228.
    Dance 228.
    TMA 228.
  12. Complete the following History of Music Dance Theatre courses:
    Music 300.
    Dance 300.
    TMA 300.
  13. Complete the following Senior Performance Project courses:
    Music 426R.
    Dance 426R.
    TMA 426R.
  14. Select 2 hours from the following (on-campus performance experience):
    Music 319R.
    Dance 229R, 429R.
    TMA 420R.
  15. Select 1 hour from the following (off-campus experience):
    Music 399R.
    Dance 399R.
    TMA 399R.
  16. Complete 4.5 hours of electives in music, dance, or theatre courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Ballroom Dance (19.5 hours*)


  1. At least 10 hours must be completed at BYU.
  2. Core courses: complete the following:
    Dance 240R, 260, 261, 270, 280, 290, 364.
  3. Complete the following:
    Dance 386.
  4. Select 4.5 hours from the following:
    Dance 184, 185, 284, 285, 380R, 382, 383, 384R, 385R, 483R, 485R.
  5. Select 2 hours from the following:
    Dance 388R, 488R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Folk Dance (20.5 hours*)


  1. At least 10 hours must be completed at BYU.
  2. Core courses: complete the following:
    Dance 240R, 260, 261, 270, 280, 290, 364.
  3. Complete the following:
    Dance 172, 173R, 271, 292, 371, 376, 471.
  4. Select 2 hours from the following:
    Dance 278R, 378R, 478R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor Modern Dance (19.5 hours)


  1. At least 10 hours must be completed at BYU.
  2. Core courses: complete the following:
    Dance 241R, 260, 261, 270, 280, 290, 364.
  3. Complete the following:
    Dance 242, 362, 363, 366.

Dance (Dance)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

130. Aerobic Dance. (0.5:0:2) Independent Study also.

Dance and other rigorous activities performed to music to attain cardiovascular fitness.

131. Jazz Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2)

132R. Precision Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2 ea.)

Various styles including marching, jazz, military, novelty.

133. Movement for Theatre. (0.5:0:2)

Developing the body in terms of strength, flexibility, responsiveness, and freedom of movement.

134R. Specialty Dance. (0.5:0:2 ea.)

135. Tap Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2)

140. Modern Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2)

164. Movement for Musicians. (0.5:0:2)

Developing strength, flexibility, responsiveness, centering, breath, and freedom of movement through both fine and gross motor activities.

170. Folk Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2)

Dances from selected cultures at the beginning skill level.

171. Clog Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2)

Beginning steps and technique, emphasizing slide/drag.

172. Country Western and Square Dance. (0.5:0:2)

Fundamental dance skills in western styles of country, round, and square dance.

173R. Ethnic Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2 ea.)

Ethnic dances of a specific culture selected from Chinese, Irish, Polynesian, Ukranian, or others.

180. Social Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2) Independent Study also.

Traditional and popular ballroom dance; also social skills.

181. Country Western Social Dance, Beginning. (0.5:0:2)

Beginning popular country western dance.

184. Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Beginning. (0.5:0:2)

Bronze level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.

185. Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Beginning. (0.5:0:2)

Bronze level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.

190. Ballet, Beginning. (0.5:0:3)

Fundamentals of ballet technique for those with little or no previous training.

228. Music Dance Theatre Seminar. (1:Arr.:Arr.) Prerequisite: concurrent registration in Music 228 and TMA 228.

Intensive integration of music, dance, and theatre for the performer. For music dance theatre BFA majors only.

229R. Dance Performance 1. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: production director's consent.

Participation as dancers in concert dance production.

231. Jazz Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 131 or equivalent; 240R or 290.

232R. Precision Dance, Performance. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 132R or equivalent and audition.

Cougarettes performing company.

235. Tap Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 135 or equivalent.

240R. Modern Dance Technique and Theory 1. (1.5:0:4.5 ea.)

Fundamental dance skills and basic theories.

241R. Modern Dance Technique and Theory 2. (2.5:0:7.5 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 240R or equivalent experience in modern dance.

242. Studio Workshop in Modern Dance. (3.5:0:10.5) Prerequisite: Dance 241R, 261, or equivalent.

Technique, improvisation, and composition in a workshop structure. Pass concurrent proficiency before acceptance into the major.

260. Introduction to Dance. (3:3:0) Honors also.

Critical analysis of dance as a cultural and expressive art, including relationship of dance to other art forms. No previous experience in dance required.

261. Orientation to Dance Forms. (1:2:0)

Philosophical approach to understanding current dance forms. Contemporary trends and professional opportunities within broad spectrum of dance.

270. Folk Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 170 or equivalent.

Dances from selected cultures appropriate at the intermediate skill level.

271. Clog Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 171 or equivalent.

Intermediate steps and technique; buck styling; introduction to choreography.

273R. Ethnic Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 173R or equivalent in same genre.

Ethnic dances of a specific culture will be selected from Polynesian, Ukrainian, or other groups.

278R. Folk Dance Performance, Beginning. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

280. Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 180 or equivalent.

281. Country Western Social Dance, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 172, 181, or equivalent.

Intermediate-level instruction in popular country western dances.

284. Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 184 or equivalent.

Silver level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.

285. Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 185 or equivalent.

Silver level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.

290. Ballet Accelerated Technique 1. (2.5:0:7.5) Prerequisite: dance major standing or instructor's consent.

291R. Ballet Technique 2. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 290 or equivalent.

292. Character Dance. (0.5:0:2)

Male and female techniques of traditional national folk forms stylized with classical ballet discipline.

293R. Ballet Pointe, Beginning. (0.5:0:1 ea.) Prerequisite: concurrent registration in Dance 291R.

300. History of Music Dance Theatre. (1:1:0) Prerequisite: concurrent registration in Music 300 and TMA 300.

Dance in Western tradition from classical antiquity to present, emphasizing union of music, dance, theatre.

326. Rhythm and Dance. (2:1:2)

Methodology course for elementary education majors; creative dance and structured rhythmic dance forms.

331. Jazz Dance, Advanced. (1.5:0:4.5) Prerequisite: Dance 231 or equivalent; 241R, 242, or 291R.

335. Tap Dance, Advanced. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 235 or equivalent.

336. Aerobic Dance Teaching Techniques. (1:2:2) Prerequisite: Dance 130, Dance 369 or PE 362, PE 363. Recommended: FSN 100.

340R. Modern Dance Technique and Theory 3. (2.5:0:7.5 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 241R or equivalent experience in modern dance.

355. Dance Production, Introduction. (2:2:2)

Principles and practices of technical aspects of dance production.

356. Rhythmic Activities Through Dance. (2:2:2) F Prerequisite: physical education K-12 major status.

Structured dance forms for the physical education public school teacher: folk dance, aerobic dance, and American social dance styles. Methodology.

358R. Dance Improvisation Performance. (2:0:6 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

Impulse dance company experiences in improvisation as a performing art.

361. Music Dance Theatre Choreographic Styles. (2:0:3)

Physical and conceptual aspects of dance styles as they relate to music dance theatre.

362. Dance Composition, Intermediate. (1:0.5:2.5) Prerequisite: Dance 242.

Fundamental compositional structure emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and musical aspects.

363. Dance Improvisation, Intermediate. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 242.

364. Rhythm Analysis for Dance. (1:1:1)

Relationship of rhythm to movement, sound, and musical accompaniment.

365. Dance Movement Education for Elementary School Teachers. (1:1:2)

Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children.

366. Modern Dance Teaching Methods. (2:2:2) Prerequisite: Dance 242 or equivalent, 261.

Planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons.

367. Children's Dance Methods. (1:2:1) Prerequisite: Dance 242.

368R. Modern Dance Choreography and Performance. (1:1:2 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

Dancensemble dance company experiences in modern dance choreography and performance for concert settings.

369. Kinesiology for Dancers. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Zool 260, PhyS 100 or equivalent.

371. Clog Dance, Advanced. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 271 or equivalent.

Advanced technique and steps; buck and Canadian styling and free styling.

376. Folk Dance Teaching Techniques. (1:1:2) Recommended: Dance 170 or equivalent.

378R. Folk Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

380R. Social Dance, Advanced. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 280 or equivalent.

382. Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Advanced 1. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 284 or equivalent.

Gold 1 level. Waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep.

383. Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Advanced 1.(1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 285 or equivalent.

Gold 1 level. Cha-cha, samba, rumba, paso doble.

384R. Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Advanced 2. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 382R or equivalent.

Gold 2 level. Waltz, fox-trot, tango, quickstep.

385R. Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Advanced 2. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 383R or equivalent.

Gold 2 level. Cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.

386. Social Dance Teaching Techniques. (1:1:2) Recommended: Dance 180 or equivalent.

388R. Ballroom Dance Performance, Intermediate. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

Performance techniques and experience in ballroom dance.

390R. Ballet Technique 3. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 291R or equivalent.

391R. Ballet Technique 4. (1.5:0:4.5 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

393R. Ballet Pointe, Intermediate. (0.5:0:2 ea.) Prerequisite: concurrent registration in Dance 390R and 391R.

396. Ballet Methodology. (2:2:2) Prerequisite: Dance 390R or equivalent.

Teaching classical ballet from preballet through advanced; includes analysis of Bournonville, Cecchetti, Vaganova, RAD, Kneeland, and SAB methods.

399R. Cooperative Education: Dance Internship. (1-4:0:50 ea.)

426R. Music Dance Theatre: Senior Performance Project. (1:0:5 ea.) Prerequisite: TMA 361; concurrent registration in Music 426R and TMA 426R.

429R. Dance Performance 2. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: production director's consent.

Participation as dancers in concert dance production.

440R. Modern Dance Technique and Theory 4. (2.5:0:7.5 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 340R or equivalent.

460. Dance History 1. (2:2:0)

Tribal cultures, ancient, and medieval historical periods.

461. Dance History 2. (3:3:0)

Renaissance through modern historical periods, emphasizing Western civilization's dance and music.

462. Dance Composition, Advanced. (1:0:3) Prerequisite: Dance 362.

Creation and presentation of complete choreographic works.

464. Dance Accompaniment. (1:1:1) Prerequisite: Dance 364.

466. Dance Teaching Practicum. (1:1:2)

Pre-student teaching course giving students practical teaching experience in a mentored environment. A discussion lab integrates theory and experience.

468R. Modern Dance Performance Company. (2:0:6 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

Performance techniques and experience with The Dancers' Company.

469. Senior Seminar in Dance. (2:1:2)

471. Dance—A Reflection of Culture. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Dance 376.

A study of dance as an expression of culture.

478R. Folk Dance Performance Company. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

Performance techniques and experience with International Folk Dance Ensemble.

483R. Ballroom Dance, International Standard, Advanced 3. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 384R or equivalent.

Gold bar level: waltz, tango, fox-trot, quickstep, Viennese waltz.

485R. Ballroom Dance, International Latin, Advanced 3. (1:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 385R or equivalent.

Gold bar level: cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso doble.

486. Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Standard. (2:0:4) Prerequisite: Dance 384R.

Theory and notation of International Standard Ballroom Dance and preparation for Professional Teaching Certification Examinations.

487. Theory and Notation of Ballroom Dance, International Latin. (2:0:4) Prerequisite: Dance 385R.

Theory and notation of International Latin Dance and preparation for Professional Teaching Certification Examinations.

488R. Ballroom Dance Performance Company. (2:0:3 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

Performance techniques and experience with BYU Ballroom Dance Team.

489R. Preparation for Ballroom Dance Competitions. (1:0:2)

Creation and presentation of ballroom competitive routines, emphasizing visual and musical aspects.

490R. Ballet Technique 5. (2.5:0:2.5 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

493R. Ballet Pointe, Advanced. (0.5:0:1 ea.) Prerequisite: concurrent registration in Dance 490R.

494R. Ballet Variations. (0.5:0:2 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 391R and 393R or equivalents.

495R. Pas de Deux. (0.5:0:1 ea.) Prerequisite: audition.

Ballet partnering techniques.

498R. Ballet Performance Company. (2:0:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: audition and concurrent registration in Dance 490R; 493R (females only) and 494R or 495R.

Performance technique and experience with BYU Theatre Ballet.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

500R. Workshop in Dance. (1-3:1:6 ea.)

Experience with Workshop in Dance: aerobic, ballet, ballroom, folk, modern.

540R. Modern Dance Technique and Theory 5. (2:0:5 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 340R or instructor's consent.

Advanced technique, with movement combinations emphasizing dance as a performance art.

555. Dance Production. (2:2:2) Prerequisite: Dance 355 or equivalent.

Technical aspects of dance production.

562R. Modern Dance Composition, Advanced. (1:0:4 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 362 or instructor's consent.

Development of substantive modern dance compositional works based on intent, form, and content relationships.

563R. Modern Dance Improvisation, Advanced. (1:0:4 ea.) Prerequisite: Dance 363 or instructor's consent.

Developing advanced skills of immediate movement response to enhance nonverbal communication.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Dance Faculty

Professors

Davis, Susanne Johnson (1974) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1967, 1971.

Gibb, Sara Lee (1965) BA, MS, Brigham Young U., 1959, 1970.

Associate Professors

Allen, Sandra Birch (1969) BFA, MFA, U. of Utah, 1964, 1967.

Austin, Edwin G. (1984) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1980.

Berrett, Marilyn (1985) BA, U. of Utah, 1979; MA, Brigham Young U., 1984.

Black, Catherine H. (1972) BPE, U. of Alberta, Canada, 1968; MFA, U. of Utah, 1972.

Debenham, Hadd Patrick (1976) BS, Brigham Young U., 1973; MA, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1976.

Prohosky, Caroline (1986) BS, Brigham Young U., 1972; MA, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1980.

Wakefield, Bernard Lee (1980) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1977, 1982.

Assistant Professors

Musil, Pam (1993) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1985.

Phillips, Rebecca (1994) BA, Brigham Young U., 1987; MFA, U. of Utah, 1990.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Sowell, Debra Hickenlooper (1990) BA, Brigham Young U., 1975; MA, Tufts U., 1980; PhD, New York U., 1990.

Instructors

Anderson, Colleen (1993) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1983, 1985.

Holman, Curt (1993) BA, Brigham Young U., 1989.

Lanham, Mark (1989).

Part-Time Instructors

Vickie Austin, Connie Burton, Yi-Qi Cheng, Richard Chitwood, Marci Edgington, Jeanette Geslison, Claudia Hill, Kim Lanham, Jodi Maxfield, Janalyn Memmott, Christine Ollerton, Delynne Peay, Kathleen Sheffield, Lynne Thompson, Graciela Torino, Linda Wakefield, Peggy Wright.

Emeriti

Jacobson, Phyllis C. (1957) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1953, 1954; PhD, U. of Utah, 1971.

Jensen, Mary Bee (1952) BA, Park Coll., 1939; MA, Brigham Young U., 1963.

Lyman, Emerson S. (1973) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1968; EdS, U. of Utah, 1972.




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