Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts
Department of Theatre and Dance
Office: 212 Rockefeller Arts Center
(716) 673-3596
Sam Kenney, Chairperson
Email: theatre.dance@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/theatredance/
The B.F.A. in Dance provides training for future dance professionals in the context of a Liberal Arts education. In addition to intensive technical training in various styles of dance, additional studies in choreography, repertory, dance history, kinesiology, music, theatre, and physical education are required. The Dance program's curriculum is consistent with the guidelines developed by the National Association of Schools of Dance.
An audition is required for acceptance into the Dance major. Please contact the Department of Theatre & Dance for audition dates and criteria.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Required Technique Courses (30 credit hours):
Upon completion of the courses listed above
Students must take an additional 10 credit hours at the 200 or 300 level (DANC 211, 212, 213, 214, 311, 312, 313). At least 4 of these credit hours must be at the 300 level.
Dance Electives (10 credit hours):
Students must take an additional 10 credit hours of DANC electives. These electives are usually satisfied through repetition of DANC 211-311 (Modern Technique II-III), DANC 212-312 (Ballet II-III), DANC 213-313 (Jazz Dance II-III), and DANC 341 (Special Topics), each of which may be taken three times for credit. Additional elective options include DANC 214 (Tap II - if not used as a required technique course), and DANC 370 (Dance Studio Management).
Additional Required Courses (43-45 credit hours):
NOTE:
- The DANC 250/251 requirement may be satisfied by any combination of DANC 250 and DANC 251, as long as the total number of credit hours equals six (6).
- DANC 341 is a variable 1-3 credit course which students are to complete for at least one (1) credit hour to satisfy the degree requirements.
General Electives Outside the Major (8 credit hours):
In addition to the requirements listed above, all BFA Dance majors must take a minimum of eight (8) general elective credits outside the major, above and beyond the College Core Curriculum requirements. This requirement can be fulfilled by courses in any subject other than DANC, including courses taken as part of a second major or minor.
- All Fredonia students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours prior to graduation.
- All majors in the Department of Theatre and Dance are expected to carry a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their major program, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all dance technique and theory courses in order to progress to the next level.
Total Credit Hours: 91-93