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Dance Studies Courses

Two DancingAll candidates for the Dance Studies major must complete a series of general education requirements as well as the 40 credit hour core curriculum in dance, and a set of electives or requirements for one area of concentration in dance. This document reflects the Dance Studies Major beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year.


The Dance Studies Major Core Curriculum-- 40 hrs.
Dance Studies majors are prepared for careers in education, private studio teaching and professional performance.

DAN 150   Perspectives in Dance (1 hr.)                                                         

DAN 159   Improvisation I (2 hrs.)

DAN 260   Movement Studio for Fundamentals (3 hrs.)                             

DAN 290   Production for Dance (3 hrs.)                       

DAN 350   Movement Fundamentals II (3 hrs.)  

DAN 200   Dance in Society (3 hrs.)  

DAN 256   Composition I (3 hrs.)  

DAN 257   Music for Dance (2 hrs.)  

DAN 352   Dance Repertory (1 hr.)  

DAN 356   Dance Composition II (3 hrs.)  

DAN 358   Movement Studio for Somatics (2 hrs.)                             

DAN 359   Dance History (WI) (3 hrs.)  

Dance Technique: Total of 8 credits to include:               

                                               

DAN 499   Dance Research (IL) (3 hrs.)  

 

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Concentration Options

ELECTIVE OPTION -- 20 credits
The Core Curriculum paired with the elective option prepares the dance artist for a broad range of opportunities including performance, choreography, production, further study in graduate school or certificate programs, and performing arts administration. The program allows students to tailor their educational experiences toward their particular career goals.

Experiential Courses

Dance Technique (200 level and above, DAN 156 or 456, up to 6 hours) (1-6 hrs.)

DAN 252   Participation in Choreographic Projects (2 hrs.)     

DAN 258   Mind Body Integration (1-2 hrs.)

DAN 259   Improvisation II (2 hrs.)

DAN 352   Dance Repertory (up to 2 credits) (1 hr.)

DAN 355   Creative Arts Touring Company (2 hrs.)

DAN 460   Dance Practicum (1-2 hrs.)

DAN 461   Dance Practicum in Performance (up to 2 hours) (1-2 hrs.)                           

DAN 462   Dance Practicum in Choreography (up to 2 hours) (1-2 hrs.) 

DAN 463   Dance Practicum in Tech. Theatre (up to 2 hours) (1-2 hrs.)  

Dance Theory (minimum 3 hours)

DAN 455   Performing Arts Administration (3 hrs.)

DAN 457   Pedagogy in Dance Technique (1 hrs.)

DAN 761   Theory and Methods of Teaching, K-6 (3 hrs.)

DAN 762   Theory and Methods of Teaching, 7-12  (3 hrs.)

DAN 763   Reflective Teaching (3 hrs.)

DAT 430   Selected Topics in Dance and Theatre (1-3 hrs.)   

                        

Courses outside the discipline (minimum 3 hours, maximum 6 hours)

FMD 315    History of Costume (3 hrs.)

HED 282   Care and Prevention of Movement Injuries (2 hrs.)

MUS 214    Music Appreciation or  (3 hrs.)

MUS 216    World Music

THE 140    Practicum in House Management (1 hr.)

THE 141    Practicum in Publicity (1 hr.)

THE 142    Practicum in Box Office (1 hr.)

THE 224    Acting I (3 hrs.)

THE 246    Lighting and Sound (3 hrs.)

THE 247    Costume and Make-Up (3 hrs.)

WST 320   Our Bodies our Lives (3 hrs.)

 

PRIVATE STUDIO TEACHING--   20 credits
The Private Studio Teaching concentration prepares the student for teaching dance in private studio and community settings.

DAN 355 Creative Arts Touring Company (2 hrs.)
DAN 455 Performing Arts Administration (3 hrs.)
DAN 457 Pedagogy in Dance Technique (1 hr.)

DAN 463 Dance Practicum in Technical Theatre (1 hr.)

DAN 464 Dance Practicum in Field Teaching in a Private Studio (2 hrs.)

DAN 761 Theory and Methods of Teaching, K-6 (3 hrs.)
DAN 762 Theory and Methods of Teaching, 7-12 (3 hrs.)

HED 282 Care and Prevention of Movement Injuries (2 hrs.)

Choose one of the following courses (3 hrs.)

DANCE EDUCATION-- 36 credits
The Dance Education Concentration prepares students as dance educators. Students will be prepared as candidates for North Carolina K-12 licensure.


DAN 357 Creative Arts Touring Company Assistantship (2 hrs.)
DAN 761 Theory and Methods of Teaching Dance, K-6 (3 hrs.)
DAN 762 Theory and Methods of Teaching Dance, 7-12 (3 hrs.)
DAN 763 Reflective Teaching (3 hrs.)
EDU 232 Foundations of American Education (3 hrs.)
EDU 234 Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)
EDU 241 Introduction to Instructional Media (1 hr.)

EDU 440 Seminar in Education (1 hr.)
EDU 450 Reading In The Content Areas (2 hrs.)

EDU 490 Observation and Directed Teaching (6 hrs.)
PSY 210 or 310 Developmental or Child/Adolescent Psychology (3 hrs.)
PSY 312 Psychology of Exceptional Individuals (3 hrs.)
SOC 335 Race and Ethnic Relations (3 hrs.)

Proof of First Aid Certification

 

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DANCE MINOR-- 21 Credits

A dance minor emphasizes a foundation in dance technique, composition and history, and is supplemented by electives in a variety of related areas.

Dance Technique (chosen from at least two of the following categories: Ballet (DAN 251, 351, 451); Modern Dance (DAN 253, 353, 453); Jazz (DAN 254, 354, 454). (8 hrs.)

DAN 150 Perspectives in Dance (1 hr.)

DAN 159 Improvisation I (2 hrs.)

DAN 256 Composition I (3 hrs.)

DAN 359 Dance History  (3 hrs.)

Electives  (4 hrs.)  

Electives should be chosen from the following: 

DAN 940 Special Studies Courses (1-3 hrs.)

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For specific information on dance courses offered at Meredith, visit our academic catalogue.

 

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