Upcoming Fall 2023 Course Requirements for Certificate in Dance
The Dance Certificate curriculum consists of the following course distribution for a minimum of 18 credits hrs.
Total Hours required for Certificate - 18 Credit Hours with the following breakdown:
| CATEGORY OF COURSES | NUMBER OF CR. HRS. |
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| Dance Technique and Theory | 6 Credit Hours |
| Ballet Techniques | 3 Credit Hours |
| Theory and History | 9 Credit Hours |
| Total | 18 Credit Hours |
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Dance Technique and Theory
Select 6 credits from the following: (These classes must be recommended to a student by an Advisor for appropriate class placement)
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Modern I | Dance 102 | 1 Hour |
| Beginning Jazz I | Dance 103 | 1 Hour |
| Beginning Hip-Hop I | Dance 104 | 1 Hour |
| Beginning Tap I | Dance 105 | 1 Hour |
| Intermediate Modern II | Dance 202 | 2 Hours |
| Intermediate Jazz II | Dance 203 | 2 Hours |
| Intermediate Hip-Hop II | Dance 204 | 2 Hours |
| Intermediate Tap II | Dance 205 | 2 Hours |
| Advanced Modern III | Dance 302 | 2 Hours |
| Advanced Jazz III | Dance 303 | 2 Hours |
| Advanced Tap III | Dance 305 | 2 Hours |
Ballet Techniques
Select 3 Credits from the following: (These classes must be recommended to a student by an Advisor for appropriate class placement)
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Ballet, I | Dance 101 | 1 Hour |
| African Dance | Dance 110 | 1 Hour |
| Intermediate Ballet II | Dance 201 | 2 Hours |
| Advanced Ballet III | Dance 301 | 2 Hours |
Theory and History Classes
Select 9 credits from the following:
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Appreciation | Dance 200 | 3 Hours |
| Musical Theatre for Dance | Dance 211 | 2 Hours |
| Costumes for Dance | Dance 310 | 3 Hours |
| Dance Composition | Dance 300 | 3 Hours |
| Anatomy of the Body for Dance | Dance 400 | 3 Hours |
| Production for Dancers |
Dance 401 Pre-requisite 310 |
3 Hours |
| Introduction to Dance |
Dance 210 |
2 Hours |
| Musical Theatre for Voice | Dance 212 | 2 Hours |