Dance Studies Courses
All candidates for the Dance Studies major must complete a series of general education requirements as well as the 45 credit hour core curriculum in dance, and a set of electives. This document reflects the Dance Studies Major beginning with the 2011–2012 academic year.
• Optional K–12 License in Dance
• Dance Minor
Transfer Students
Students who plan to transfer from another institution to major in Dance Studies should contact Carol Finley early in her process to discuss ways to maximize her progress toward the major before she transfers to Meredith.
The Dance Studies Major Core Curriculum—45 hrs.
Dance Studies majors are prepared for careers in education, private studio teaching and professional performance.
DAN 150 Perspectives in Dance (1 hrs.)
DAN 159 Improvisation I (2 hrs.)
DAN 260 Movement Analysis (3 hrs.)
DAN 290 Production for Dance (3 hrs.)
DAN 297 Introduction to Dance Research (3 hrs.)
DAN 200 Dance in Society (3 hrs.)
DAN 256 Composition I (3 hrs.)
DAN 261 Music for Dance (1 hr.)
DAN 352 Dance Repertory (1 hr.)
DAN 360 Movement Structure and Function (3 hrs.)
DAN 359 Dance History (3 hrs.)
DAN 761 Theories and Approaches to Dance Education (3 hrs.)
DAN 762 Theory and Methods of Teaching in Public School OR
DAN 455 Performing Arts Administration (3 hrs.)
Capstone in Dance (3 hrs.)
DAN 763 Reflective Teaching* OR
DAN 464 Practicum in Private Studio Teaching OR
DAN 499 Dance Research
Dance Technique: Total of 7 credits to include:
- DAN 253, 353 or 453, or DAN 456 (Modern III or IV or MDT) (3 hrs.)
- DAN 251, 351, and/or 451 (Ballet II, III, and/or IV) (3 hrs.)
- Technique Elective: 1 hr. DAN 254, 354 or 454, or DAN 458; DAN 156 (Jazz II, III, and/or IV); Mind-Body Integration; World Dance
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Dance Technique (300 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 361 Creative Arts Touring Company (3 hrs.)
DAN 457 Pedagogy in Dance Technique (1 hr.)
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.)
DAT 430 Selected Topics in Dance and Theatre (1–3 hrs.)
BUS 150 Business Today or (3 hrs.)
BUS 300 Principles of Management
EDU 490 Observation and Directed Teaching (9 hrs.)*
ESS 282 Care and Prevention of Movement Injuries (2 hrs.)
THE 224 Acting I (3 hrs.)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR BA IN DANCE STUDIES—57
* Must be admitted to K-12 Licensure Program to take this course
OPTIONAL K–12 LICENCE IN DANCE - 69 hours
DAN 150 Perspectives in Dance (1 hrs.)
DAN 159 Improvisation I (2 hrs.)
DAN 260 Movement Studio I (3 hrs.)
DAN 290 Production for Dance (3 hrs.)
DAN 297 Introduction to Dance Research (3 hrs.)
DAN 200 Dance in Society (3 hrs.)
DAN 256 Composition I (3 hrs.)
DAN 261 Music for Dance (1 hr.)
DAN 352 Dance Repertory (1 hr.)
DAN 358 Movement Studio II (3 hrs.)
DAN 359 Dance History (3 hrs.)
DAN 361 Creative Arts Touring Company (3)
DAN 761 Theories and Approaches to Dance Education (3 hrs.)
DAN 762 Theory and Methods of Teaching in Public School
DAN 763 Reflective Teaching (3 hrs.)
Proficiency at intermediate levels in ballet, jazz, and modern dance
EDU 232 Schools and Social Change (3 hrs.)
EDU 234 Teaching and Learning (3 hrs.)
EDU 305 Web 2.0 Technologies for Public School Classrooms (1 hr.)
EDU 440 Seminar in Education (1 hr.)
EDU 450 Reading in the Content Area (2 hrs.)
EDU 490 Observation and Directed Teaching (9 hrs.)
PSY 210 Developmental OR (3 hrs.)
PSY 310 Child/Adolescent Psychology
PSY 312 Psychology of Exceptional Individuals (3 hrs.)
SOC 335 American Ethnic Relations (3 hrs.)
Proof of First Aid Certification
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DANCE MINOR—19 Credits
A dance minor emphasizes a foundation in dance technique, composition and history, and is supplemented by electives in a variety of related areas.
DAN 150 Perspectives in Dance (1 hr.)
DAN 159 Movement Improvisation (2 hrs.)
Theory in Dance (Choose 3 credits)
DAN 200 Dance in Society, GP (3)
DAN 297 Dance Research Methods, IL (3)
DAN 359 Dance History, WI (3)
Choreography and Performance in Dance (Choose 3 credits)
DAN 252 Participation in Choreographic Projects (2)
DAN 256 Composition I (3)
DAN 352 Dance Repertory (1)
DAN 355 Creative Arts Touring Company (3)
Dance Technique: Total of 6 credits chosen from at least 2 of the following categories*
DAN 253, 353, and/or 453 (Modern II, III, and/or IV)
DAN 251, 351, and/ or 451 (Ballet II, III, and/or IV)
DAN 254, 354, and/or 454 (Jazz II, III, and/or IV)
Electives: Total of 4 approved credits from all DAN courses*
*At least 6 credits of the minor must include coursework at the 300 or 400 level.
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For specific information on dance courses offered at Meredith, visit our academic catalogue.