Ohio State Department of Dance

Dissertation writing constitutes the final major academic undertaking of the PhD program, involving original research and scholarly contribution to the field of dance studies.

Candidacy Exams are a crucial milestone in the PhD program, demonstrating a student's mastery of their field and readiness to undertake dissertation research.

PhD Pre-Candidacy Independent Readings involves directed study and research in preparation for the candidacy examinations.

History/Theory/Literature: Special Topics is an elective focusing on specialized subjects within the historical, theoretical, and literary aspects of dance.

Analysis: Special Topics is an elective that allows for in-depth study of specific areas or methods within dance analysis.

Dance in a Time of Turbulence is an elective that explores how dance responds to and reflects periods of societal upheaval.

Analysis utilizing Laban Systems provides a framework for understanding and notating movement in dance.

Ethnographies of Dance and Performance explores the application of ethnographic research methods to the study of dance and performance.

Bodies on the Line is an alternative or elective course that delves into the critical examination of bodies within performance and dance contexts.

MFA Project encompasses the culmination of a student's MFA work, including a comprehensive research statement, project reflection, documentation, and an oral examination.

Independent Study MFA courses allow students to pursue individualized research or creative projects under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

Theories & Methods courses equip MFA students with foundational theoretical frameworks and research methodologies essential for advanced study in dance.

Directed Teaching courses offer MFA students practical experience in pedagogical settings, preparing them for careers in dance education.

HTL: Special Topics courses in History, Theory, and Literature provide MFA students with focused study on niche or emerging areas within dance scholarship.

Theories of the Body courses delve into diverse philosophical and critical perspectives on the body as it relates to dance and performance.

Modernism in Dance courses explore the development and impact of modernist principles and practices within the field of dance.

Research: Special Topics courses enable MFA students to undertake in-depth investigations into specific areas of dance studies.

Special Topics in Repertory/Performance courses allow MFA students to delve into specific areas of study related to dance repertoire and performance.

Performance courses within the history/theory/literature category focus on the critical study and analysis of dance performance from various perspectives.

Interdisciplinary Creative Research Seminar is a course for MFA students that fosters research and creative exploration across different disciplines, enhancing their artistic practice.

Performance Techniques courses focus on developing the stage presence, expressive qualities, and technical execution necessary for compelling dance performances by MFA students.

Composition: Special Topics courses offer MFA students the opportunity to explore advanced or specialized concepts in choreographic composition.

Group Forms creative process courses focus on choreographing and understanding movement dynamics within ensemble settings for MFA students.

Costume Design for Dance creative process courses teach MFA students the art and technique of designing costumes that complement and enhance dance performances.

Sound Design for Dance creative process courses focus on the principles and application of sound design specifically for choreographic works, enhancing the auditory experience of MFA students' performances.

Technology: Practicum courses equip MFA students with practical skills in utilizing various technologies for dance creation and performance, including digital tools and interactive systems.

Lighting: Practicum courses offer MFA students practical training in stage lighting design and execution for dance productions.

Production: Practicum courses provide MFA students with hands-on experience in the technical aspects of dance production, including stage management and technical operations.

Dance Film II builds upon foundational knowledge, allowing MFA students to further develop their skills in creating dance for the screen.

Eurhythmics creative process courses explore the connection between music and movement, enhancing rhythm, timing, and kinesthetic awareness for MFA students.

Improvisation creative process courses are designed to foster spontaneity, creative exploration, and immediate response in dance for MFA students.

Alternative Movement Practice courses provide MFA students with opportunities to explore less conventional approaches to movement and dance, encouraging creative exploration.

Movement Practice: Special Topics courses allow MFA students to explore diverse and specialized areas of movement study beyond the standard curriculum.

Alexander Technique movement practice courses are available for MFA students, aiming to improve posture, coordination, and freedom of movement through this specialized method.

Bartenieff Fundamentals movement practice courses focus on fundamental principles of body organization and movement integration, essential for MFA dance students.

Yoga movement practice classes are offered within the MFA program, promoting mindfulness, flexibility, and physical well-being for dance artists.

Pilates Reformer I/II movement practice courses offer MFA students specialized training using the Pilates Reformer apparatus to enhance strength, control, and alignment.

Pilates Mat I/II movement practice courses are available to MFA students, focusing on core strength, flexibility, and body awareness through mat-based exercises.

Ballet Practice courses provide MFA students with dedicated time to refine their ballet technique, focusing on precision, artistry, and performance readiness.

Contemporary Practice movement courses allow MFA students to further develop their skills and explore nuances within contemporary dance styles.

Contemporary dance movement practice classes are available for MFA students, offering diverse training options to enhance their physical vocabulary and artistic expression.

GE Legacy Cultures and Ideas & Global Studies GE New Foundation: Historical and Cultural Studies

GE Legacy Cultures and Ideas & Social Diversity in the US GE New Foundation: Historical and Cultural Studies

GE New Foundation: Race, Gender, Ethnic Diversity or Literary, Visual & Performing Arts GE

GE Legacy Visual Performing Arts GE New Foundation: Literary, Visual & Performing Arts

GE Legacy: 2nd level Writing GE New Foundation: Writing & Information Literacy (English 1110 prerequisite waived)

introduction to notation systems

Study Abroad program.

Research: Special Topics course.

Alexander Technique class.

Pilates Reformer class.

Contemporary Practice class.

Ballet Practice class.

Movement Practice: Special Topics class.

Social Dance class.

Tap II dance class.

Hip Hop II dance class.

Jazz III dance class.

Ballet III dance class.

Contemporary III dance class.

Concert Workshop (student works) focus elective.

Repertory: Special Topics course, offered to 3rd or 4th Year students.

Performance course, offered to 2nd or 3rd Year students.

Costume Design for Dance focus elective.

Sound Design for Dance focus elective.

Digital Video Editing: Practicum focus elective.

Technology: Practicum focus elective.

Costume: Practicum focus elective.

Production: Practicum focus elective.

Education: Special Topics focus elective.

Methods and Materials focus elective.

Directed Teaching focus elective.

HTL: Special Topics focus elective (beyond Foundation).

Dance in Global Contexts focus elective (if not GE).

Dance in Popular Culture focus elective (if not GE).

Anti-Racism in Performing Arts focus elective (if not GE). Also listed as 5500 Anti-Racism in the Performing Arts.

Citizen Artist focus elective.

Intermedia Performance focus elective.

Dance Film II focus elective.

Dance Film I focus elective.

Eurhythmics focus elective.

Improvisation focus elective.

Composition: Special Topics focus elective.

Group Forms focus elective.

Music in Dance Composition focus elective.

Focus Electives, select from list, offered Spring 2nd-4th Years, 18 Credits.

Introductory Seminar II, offered in Autumn 2nd Year.

Introductory Seminar I (or XXX 1100 for major change/ transfers), offered in Autumn 1st Year.

Floorwork somatic movement practice.

Alexander somatic movement practice.

Bartenieff Fundamentals somatic movement practice.

Yoga somatic movement practice.

Pilates somatic movement practice.

Somatic movement practice, 2 credit hours any year, recommend in 1st/2nd years. Includes Pilates, Yoga, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Alexander, and Floorwork.

Ballet dance style, 6 credit hours. Includes courses 3111/2, 4111/2 or 5111/2 offered across multiple semesters and years.

GE Reflection Seminar - GenEd 4001

Theme of Choice (choose one): Lived Environments, Health and Well Being, Sustainability, Migration, Mobility, and Immobility, Number, Nature, Mind, Traditions, Cultures, and Transformation

Theme: Citizenship for a Diverse & Just World

Foundations: Race, Ethnic and Gender Diversity

Foundations: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Foundations: Natural Science

Foundations: Historical & Cultural Studies

Foundations: Literary, Visual and Performing Arts

Foundations: Math & Quantitative Reason/Data Analysis

Foundations: Writing and Info Literacy

Students will take one contemporary and one African movement practice class, one choreography class, and one repertory class each day. All classes will be taught by current Department of Dance faculty and alumni.

Students will take one contemporary and one African movement practice class, one choreography class, and one repertory class each day. All classes will be taught by current Department of Dance faculty and alumni.

Students will take one contemporary and one African movement practice class, one choreography class, and one repertory class each day. All classes will be taught by current Department of Dance faculty and alumni.

This seminar, offered through ACCAD, facilitates interdisciplinary creative research, encouraging students to connect dance studies with other fields.

This elective provides an opportunity to explore specialized subjects within dance history, theory, or literature, catering to unique student interests.

An elective offering that allows for in-depth study of specific topics within dance analysis, potentially covering diverse methodologies or historical periods.

This elective examines the rich history and ongoing evolution of Black artistic contributions within American dance forms and traditions.

This elective course investigates the key tenets, artists, and historical trajectory of postmodern dance, exploring its radical departures from earlier forms.

An elective focused on the development and characteristics of modernist dance movements, examining key figures, choreographic innovations, and theoretical underpinnings.

This elective explores the intersection of dance and periods of significant social or political upheaval, analyzing how dance reflects and responds to turbulence.

This elective course delves into the analysis of movement using Laban systems, providing students with specific tools for dissecting and understanding bodily actions.

This core course provides an in-depth exploration of theoretical frameworks and research methodologies relevant to contemporary dance studies scholarship.

This course provides practical experience and refinement of classical ballet techniques. Permission is required.

This course offers practical application and refinement of contemporary dance techniques. Permission is required.

This class focuses on movement qualities and techniques performed on the floor, developing fluidity, strength, and control in contact with the ground.

This course introduces the Alexander Technique, a method for improving posture, balance, and coordination through conscious awareness and re-education of movement habits.

This course explores the Bartenieff Fundamentals, a system of movement principles that enhances body awareness, efficiency, and expressive potential.

This course focuses solely on the physical practice of yoga postures and sequences, aiming to improve flexibility, strength, and balance.

An intermediate course on the Pilates Reformer, building upon foundational knowledge and introducing more complex exercises for enhanced physical conditioning. Permission is required.

This introductory course utilizes the Pilates Reformer apparatus to develop core strength, flexibility, and body control. Permission is required.

An introductory course in Pilates matwork, focusing on core strengthening, body awareness, and fundamental exercises for building a strong and stable physique.

This open-level course explores the diverse movement vocabularies and cultural contexts of various African dance forms, emphasizing rhythm, community, and expressive qualities.

A special topics course within movement practice, offering focused study on specific movement styles or approaches. Content may vary.

This course introduces and develops skills in various forms of social partner dancing, suitable for different occasions and environments.

An intermediate tap dance class focusing on developing rhythmic clarity, speed, and a broader vocabulary of tap steps and combinations.

This class provides intermediate-level training in various hip hop dance styles, emphasizing rhythm, isolations, and foundational grooves.

An advanced jazz dance course focusing on intricate choreography, rapid execution, and expressive performance, building upon intermediate foundations.

This class offers intermediate instruction in jazz dance technique, exploring various styles, rhythms, and dynamic movement qualities characteristic of jazz.

An advanced ballet course designed to further develop the technical proficiency, artistry, and strength required for professional-level ballet dancers.

This class provides intermediate-level instruction in classical ballet technique, focusing on refinement of posture, alignment, and execution of steps.

An advanced course in contemporary dance, challenging students with complex movement vocabulary and demanding performance standards.

This class offers intermediate-level training in contemporary dance techniques, focusing on developing strength, flexibility, and expressive qualities.

This class involves performance opportunities, specifically participating in rehearsals for BFA/MFA student works. Permission is required.

This course covers the fundamentals of creating and implementing sound design specifically for dance performances. Offered in the Autumn semester.

A hands-on course focusing on the use of Isadora, a real-time media control software, for dance and performance. Offered in the Autumn semester.

This course focuses on the principles and practices of stage lighting design for dance performances. Offered in the Spring semester.

This introductory course explores the creation and aesthetics of dance for the medium of film, covering basic concepts and techniques.

This course explores the relationship between music and movement, focusing on developing rhythmic awareness and musicality through physical expression. Offered in the Autumn semester.

An advanced improvisation course for minors, requiring prior completion of equivalent coursework. This class is repeatable.

This course centers on the principles and practices of choreographic construction and arrangement. Offered in the Autumn and sometimes in the Spring semester.

This course focuses on the spontaneous creation of movement and choreography. It is offered in the Spring and sometimes in the Autumn semester.

This course explores the role of the artist as a engaged member of society, focusing on civic responsibility and social impact within the arts. Offered as a special topic.

This course involves group study on a specific topic within dance. The subject matter can vary.

A special topics course dedicated to research methodologies and practices within dance studies. Content will focus on specific research areas.

A special topics course within dance education, offering focused study on particular pedagogical approaches or issues. Content may vary depending on the semester's offerings.

The study of the mechanics and anatomy of human movement as applied to dance. This course delves into the scientific principles underlying dance technique and performance.

This course focuses on educational aspects within the field of dance. Specific topics may vary.

A special topics course focusing on specific areas within dance history, theory, or literature. Content may vary depending on the semester's offerings.

Participate in a required movement audition that includes a variety of movement practices, such as African, contemporary, and ballet, to demonstrate your skills and potential.

Engage with contemporary, African, and ballet movement phrases as part of the audition process to assess your abilities, goals, and potential for the BFA program.

Study Abroad

Group Studies

Research: Special Topics

Independent Study (2 credit limit)

Field Experience (2 credit limit)

Research Creativity in Dance

Floorwork

Alexander Technique

Bartenieff Fundamentals

Yoga

Pilates Reformer

Contemporary Practice

Ballet Practice

Movement Practice: Special Topics

Social Dance

Tap II

Hip Hop II

Jazz III

Ballet III

Contemporary III

Repertory: Special Topics - 3rd or 4th Year

Performance - 2nd or 3rd Year

Repertory (beyond Foundation)

Costume Design for Dance

Sound Design for Dance

Digital Video Editing: Practicum

Technology: Practicum

Costume: Practicum

Production: Practicum

Education: Special Topics

Methods and Materials

Dance for Children

Directed Teaching

Anti-Racism in the Performing Arts

HTL: Special Topics (beyond Foundation)

Dance in Global Contexts (if not GE)

Dance in Popular Culture (if not GE)

Anti-Racism in Performing Arts (if not GE)

Citizen Artist

Intermedia Performance

Dance Film II

Dance Film I

Eurhythmics

Improvisation

Composition: Special Topics

Group Forms

Music in Dance Composition

Senior Project - Autumn & Spring 4th Year - 2-4 Credits OR 4999/H Distinction Project

Lighting Design (SP)* - Autumn or Spring 2nd-4th Years - 1 Credit OR 5614 Sound (AU)* OR 5615 Costume (AU/SP)* OR 5611 Isadora (SP)*

Repertory* - Spring 1st Year or Autumn 2nd Year - 2 Credits

3490 / 4490 HTL Special Topics* - Autumn or Spring 2nd-4th Years - 3 Credits OR 3411 HTL I* OR 3401 Pop Culture* OR 3402 Global Contexts*

Production - 2 Credits 1 credit for lecture - Autumn 1st Year 1 credit for crew - Autumn 1st Year OR Spring 1st or 2nd Year

Somatic (2 credit hours any year, recommend in 1st/2nd years) 5173 Pilates 5175 Yoga 5176 Bartenieff Fundamentals 5177 Alexander 5178 Floorwork

Africanist (6 credit hours) 3003 (majors only) - Autumn 1st Year - 1 Credit 3003 (majors only) - Spring 1st Year - 1 Credit 4003, 5003, or 5004 (majors only) - Autumn 2nd Year - 1 Credit 4003, 5003, or 5004 (majors only) - Spring 2nd Year - 1 Credit 4003, 5003, or 5004 (majors only) - 1 Credit 4003, 5003, or 5004 (majors only) - 1 Credit

Contemporary (16 credit hours all 4 years) 3101/2 (majors only) - Autumn 1st Year - 2 Credits 3101/2 (majors only) - Spring 1st Year - 2 Credits 4101/2 or 5101/2 (majors only) - Autumn 2nd Year - 2 Credits 4101/2 or 5101/2 (majors only) - Spring 2nd Year - 2 Credits 4101/2 or 5101/2 (majors only) - Autumn 3rd Year - 2 Credits 4101/2 or 5101/2 (majors only) - Spring 3rd Year - 2 Credits 4101/2 or 5101/2 (majors only) - Autumn 4th Year - 2 Credits 4101/2 or 5101/2 (majors only) - Spring 4th Year - 2 Credits

Suzan Bradford-Kounta’s African Movement Practice class in Sullivant Hall. Photo by Jodi Miller.

BFA students present their capstone projects, which paint an engaging and captivating picture of their experiences and time at Ohio State.

Foundations in Dance Research provides essential methodologies and approaches for conducting scholarly research within the field of dance studies.

Senior Seminar II - Autumn 4th Year - 1 Credit

Senior Seminar I - Autumn 3rd Year - 1 Credit

Education - Autumn 2nd or 3rd Year - 3 Credits

History/Theory/Literature II - Autumn 2nd or 3rd Year - 3 Credits

Analysis - Autumn 2nd or 3rd Year - 3 Credits

Composition II - Autumn 2nd Year - 3 Credits

Introductory Seminar II - Autumn 2nd Year - 1 Credit

Introductory Seminar I (or XXX 1100 for major change/ transfers) - Autumn 1st Year - 1 Credit

Creative Technologies for Dance - Autumn 1st Year - 2 Credits

Auditionees only (Guardians may observe this class or current student class) - Open Contemporary Class

MFA current students participate in movement practice classes as part of the graduate audition/interview schedule. This activity is scheduled for Monday between 10:20 am and 12:00 pm.

Most of our autumn and spring semester B.F.A. major movement practice classes are scheduled Monday - Friday from 10:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Department of Dance offers individual and group department visits for all of our academic programs. We can offer you and your guests a program overview, Q & A session, a guided tour of our facilities, and a class observation. We recommend visiting when classes are in session during autumn or spring semester Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST to see the largest variety of movement practices , but can accommodate most visits Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST .

Movement Audition (contemporary, African, ballet phrases)

Focus Electives (select from list) Spring 2nd-4th Years -18 Credits

Kinesiology - Spring 1st or 2nd Year - 3 Credits

Composition I - Spring 1st Year - 3 Credits

Music Skills for Dance - Spring 1st Year - 2 Credits

Black Continuum in American Dance is an elective course focusing on the contributions and evolution of Black artists and traditions in American dance.

Postmodernism in Dance is an elective course that examines the theories, practices, and impact of postmodern dance.

Modernism in Dance is an elective course that surveys the development and key figures of modern dance.

Performing Bodies is an elective course that examines the multifaceted nature of bodies in performance, potentially overlapping with core requirements.

Foundations in Dance Pedagogy is a required course for Direct-Enroll PhD students, focusing on the principles and practices of teaching dance.

Theories and Methods is a core course covering advanced theoretical concepts and research methodologies pertinent to dance studies.

Choreography is a core course that introduces students to the principles and practices of creating dance works.

Theories of the Body is a core course that explores various theoretical frameworks concerning the body in dance and performance studies.

Analyzing Movement is a core course within Dance Studies, focusing on theoretical and historical approaches to understanding dance.

Production: MFA Project is a course where students undertake a significant production-related project as part of their MFA thesis or final work.

HTL Analyzing Movement courses apply historical, theoretical, and literary approaches to the study and analysis of movement in dance.

HTL Choreography courses examine choreography through the lens of history, theory, and literature, providing MFA students with critical perspectives on creative practice.

Ethnographies of Dance & Performance courses apply anthropological methods to the study of dance and performance traditions globally.

Bodies on the Line courses explore themes of embodiment, identity, and social justice within dance and performance contexts for MFA students.

Black Continuum in American Dance courses investigate the rich history, cultural contributions, and ongoing evolution of Black artists and their work in American dance.

Postmodernism in Dance courses critically examine the theories, aesthetics, and key figures that shaped postmodern dance.

Dance in a Time of Turbulence is a history/theory/literature course examining how societal and political upheaval influences and is reflected in dance.

Repertory courses involve MFA students learning and performing existing dance works, providing insight into historical and contemporary choreographic traditions.

Field Experience courses offer MFA students practical opportunities to engage in real-world dance contexts, applying their academic and artistic knowledge.

Analysis [Laban Systems] courses provide MFA students with tools to deconstruct and understand movement through the comprehensive framework of Laban's systems.

Choreographic Process courses delve into the various methodologies and approaches to creating original dance works, supporting MFA students' creative journeys.

Music and Choreography courses explore the intricate relationship between musical elements and choreographic composition, providing MFA students with insights into their collaborative potential.

Phrase Development creative process courses guide MFA students in constructing and refining movement phrases, a fundamental element of choreography.

Costume: Practicum courses provide MFA students with practical experience in the design, creation, and management of costumes for dance performances.

Intermedia creative process courses explore the integration of various media within dance performance, encouraging MFA students to experiment with multimedia elements.

Dance Film I creative process courses introduce MFA students to the intersection of dance and filmmaking, exploring cinematic techniques for choreographic expression.

Concert Workshop is a required creative process course for MFA students whose works are adjudicated in Department concerts, providing practical experience in preparing for performance.

Ballet movement practice courses are offered as part of the MFA program, providing essential training in classical technique and discipline for aspiring dance artists.

Introduction to Dance Studies is a foundational core course for MFA students, providing an overview of the field and contributing to their comprehensive understanding of dance as an academic discipline.

Foundations in Dance Pedagogy is a core course within the MFA program, focusing on the principles and practices of teaching dance and contributing to the students' overall academic and professional development.

Foundations in Dance Research is a core course for MFA students, contributing to their deep engagement in the creative process informed by history, theory, literature, movement practice, and repertory.

Group Studies course.

Independent Study course (2 credit limit).

Field Experience course (2 credit limit).

Research Creativity in Dance course.

Repertory course (beyond Foundation requirement).

Senior Project or Distinction Project course, offered in Autumn & Spring 4th Year.

Senior Seminar II course, offered in Autumn 4th Year.

Senior Seminar I course, offered in Autumn 3rd Year.

Lighting Design course, offered Autumn or Spring 2nd-4th Years. Can be substituted with Sound, Costume, or Isadora.

Repertory course, offered in Spring 1st Year or Autumn 2nd Year.

Kinesiology course, offered in Spring 1st or 2nd Year.

HTL Special Topics course, offered Autumn or Spring 2nd-4th Years. Can be substituted with HTL I or Pop Culture or Global Contexts.

Education course, offered in Autumn 2nd or 3rd Year.

History/Theory/Literature II course, offered in Autumn 2nd or 3rd Year.

Analysis course, offered in Autumn 2nd or 3rd Year.

Composition II course, offered in Autumn 2nd Year.

Composition I course, offered in Spring 1st Year.

Creative Technologies for Dance course, offered in Autumn 1st Year.

Music Skills for Dance course, offered in Spring 1st Year.

Production course with lecture and crew components, offered in Autumn 1st Year and potentially Spring 1st or 2nd Year.

Africanist dance style, 6 credit hours. Includes courses 3003, 4003, 5003, or 5004 offered across multiple semesters and years.

Contemporary dance style, 16 credit hours all 4 years. Includes courses 3101/2, 4101/2 or 5101/2 offered across multiple semesters and years.

GE Launch Seminar - GenEd 1201 (during 1st 3 semesters)

Students will take one contemporary and one African movement practice class, one choreography class, and one repertory class each day. All classes will be taught by current Department of Dance faculty and alumni.

This elective course covers the fundamental principles and practices of dance pedagogy, intended for PhD students to develop their teaching skills.

This core course focuses on ethnographic approaches to studying dance and performance, emphasizing fieldwork and cultural analysis within the discipline.

This core course in the PhD program focuses on the practice and theory of choreography, exploring different approaches and historical contexts.

This course, an alternative to 'Theories of the Body' for core requirements, delves into the representation and understanding of bodies in performance and theoretical contexts.

This core course explores various theories related to the body within the context of dance studies. It is offered as a first offering in the program.

This core course focuses on the analysis of movement as part of the PhD in Dance Studies curriculum. It is offered as a first offering in the program.

A seven-week course focusing on the design of costumes for dance, requiring strong sewing skills as a pre-requisite.

This course provides analytical tools and frameworks for understanding and interpreting dance works, specifically tailored for students pursuing a minor in dance. Offered in the Spring, asynchronously online.

This course delves deeper into the principles and applications of anti-racism within the performing arts landscape, including dance. It builds upon introductory concepts.

This course investigates dance practices and their significance across diverse global cultures. It is designed to fulfill General Education requirements for cultures and ideas, global studies, and historical and cultural studies.

An asynchronous online course examining the role and representation of dance within various forms of popular culture. This class can overlap with General Education requirements for cultures and ideas, social diversity, and historical and cultural studies.

This course introduces concepts and discussions related to anti-racism within the context of performing arts, including dance. It may fulfill General Education requirements for race, gender, ethnic diversity, or literary, visual, and performing arts.

An exploration of the historical development of Western concert dance from the Renaissance period up to contemporary times. This course often satisfies General Education requirements for visual and performing arts.

This course focuses on the critical analysis and written representation of dance as an art form. It can overlap with General Education requirements for writing. Prerequisite: Honors standing or permission if honor-eligible with a 3.4 cumulative GPA.

Ballet (6 credit hours) 3111/2 (majors only) - Autumn 1st Year - 1 Credit 3111/2 (majors only) - Spring 1st Year - 1 Credit 4111/2 or 5111/2 (majors only) - Autumn 2nd Year - 1 Credit 4111/2 or 5111/2 (majors only) - Spring 2nd Year - 1 Credit 4111/2 or 5111/2 (majors only) - 1 Credit 4111/2 or 5111/2 (majors only) - 1 Credit

Introduction to Dance Studies, required in the first semester of enrollment, focusing on histories, theories, and cultural studies of dance scholarship.

This core course in the PhD program covers histories, theories, and cultural studies related to dance. It is a required course in the first semester of enrollment for doctoral students.

A foundational core course for the PhD in Dance Studies, this class introduces students to essential research methodologies and approaches within the field.

Choreography Workshop is a core course for MFA students, offering practical experience and theoretical exploration in the creation and development of dance works.

Interdisciplinary Workshop course.

Choreographic Workshop focus elective.

Interdisciplinary Workshop

Concert Workshop (student works)

Choreographic Workshop

MFA students participate in a Movement Audition and Choreography Workshop. This event is part of the graduate audition/interview schedule and takes place on Monday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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We offer a daytime non-residential dance intensive for rising high school students who are entering 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grades next autumn. The intensive will include five days of classes in movement practice, repertory and choreography, with additional sessions about dance in college.