Dance - B.S. Degree
Department of Theatre and Dance
Office: 212 Rockefeller Arts Center
(716) 673-3596
Dr. Rob Deemer, Chairperson
Email: theatre.dance@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/theatre-dance
The BS in Dance is designed to provide students with a broad-spectrum, liberal arts and sciences-based dance degree. With a combination of various dance science and wellness courses, dance movement courses, theory and dance-playwriting (choreography) courses, and electives to choose from, the program appeals to students who would like to pursue: Multiple undergraduate degrees at Fredonia or a single undergraduate degree and multiple minors; a multifaceted career in dance science, dance research, creation, directing, teaching, or administration, and; pursue a graduate degree in dance. Students who intend to incorporate dance and creative training into their careers will benefit from the BS in Dance degree by using the knowledge gained from this program to find careers in: physical therapy, exercise science, nutrition, social work and human services,community dance organizations, cultural dance and art organizations, business and arts management, and K-12 dance education. Students can easily double major and tailor their undergraduate experience to their specific interests.
- An audition is required for admission into the Dance major. Please contact the Department of Theatre & Dance for audition dates and criteria.
- 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.
Major Requirements
Core Coursework:
Technical Courses:
Advanced Core Coursework:
- DANC 341 variable credit, must be completed for 3 credits
- DANC 460, 1 credit course, must be completed twice
Dance Electives:
Students must take an additional 10 credit hours of DANC electives chosen from the following (7 credits must be at the upper level):
Note:
- DANC 341 (Special Topics) can be completed more than once to fulfill elective requirements, each course must be a unique iteration to satisfy the requirement
Minor Requirement
Students completing the B.S. in Dance are required to declare a minor to increase their engagement with other disciplines. This, in turn, enhances the depth of the senior capstone experience, which asks them to consider how dance is in constant dialogue with a large depth and breadth of seemingly unrelated areas of study. Students are not limited in their selection; they are encouraged to select any minor that appeals to them or that they believe might strengthen their competitiveness in a job search. Minors at Fredonia vary in credits; the majority fall between 18-21 credits.
Total Credit Hours: 68-71