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2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Dance, B.A.


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The Dance B.A. offers dance and movement studies rooted in anti-racist practices and pedagogical apporaches with an emphasis on dance as a universal human experience and cultural activity. Courses include choreography, performance, and somatic approaches to dancing, with supporting courses in dance and theatre history, teaching methodologies, anatomy for dancers, global perspectives in dance, technical theatre, and special topics. The Dance Program is committed to equitable, accessible and inclusive learning environments where all are welcome.

Degree Requirements


See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (48 units). 

See the “General Education Program ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Phase I, Required for Dance, B.A. (First-year and sophomore years)


The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance requires all prospective Dance majors to complete an audition. Students must complete Phase I before Phase II.

Recommended General Education


Area A3 and C3 courses (year-long course)

Required History Courses


Required Technical Theatre Courses


Units


Total units in Phase I: 14

Total units in Phase II: 35

Total units in the dance concentration: 49

Program Road Maps


First-Year Advising Guide


First-Year Advising Guide

Sample Four-Year Plan, Dance, B.A.


First Year: 30 Units


Spring Semester (15 Units)

Sophomore Year: 30 Units


Fall Semester (15 Units)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

Junior Year: 31 Units


Fall Semester (16 Units)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

Senior Year: 29 Units


Total Units: 120


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