School of Education

Dance Discipline-Related, Major, and Elective Requirements

For Students Admitted to the Program Before Fall 2007

Discipline-Related Requirements

Complete the two courses listed below:

• Dance 200 Writing Dance Performance, 3, or approved substitute. Also meets the General Education Communication Part B requirement and can be counted toward the liberal studies requirements.
• Anatomy 329 Human Anatomy-Kinesiology, 2, or approved substitute. Anatomy 329 can be counted toward the liberal studies Science requirement.

Major Requirements: Bachelor of Science

Complete a minimum of 58 credits. At least 15 upper-level major Dance credits (numbered 300 and above) must be taken in residence on the UW-Madison campus. Courses are Dance listings unless otherwise indicated.

• Modern Dance Technique. Complete a minimum of 18 credits from among Dance 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, or 412. At least 6 credits must be from 311, 312, 411, or 412.
• Ballet Technique. Complete a minimum of 4 credits from among Dance 125, 225, 325, or 425. At least 2 credits must be from 225, 325, or 425.
• World Dance. Complete a minimum of 2 credits. World Dance courses include African, Asian, and Javanese dance. Students may also select from World Dance workshops listed under Dance 001 or 560.
• 144 Rhythmic Training for Dancers, 2
• 151 Movement as Material Through Improvisation, 2
• 161 Somatic Theory and Practices, 2
• 167 Introduction to Movement Analysis, 2
• 170 Dance Production, 2
• 171 Dance Production Lab, 1
• 241 Music Fundamentals for Dancers, 3
• 255 Movement Composition for the Performing and Visual Arts, 2
• 265 Dance: An Introductory Survey, 3
• 351 Video Design for the Performing and Visual Arts OR 420 Sound Design for the Performing and Visual Arts, 3
• 355 Dance Composition II or 455 Dance Composition III, 2
• Dance Repertory Theater. Complete a minimum of 4 credits from among 451, 452, 551, or 552.
• Additional Dance courses to total a minimum of 58 credits.

Major Requirements: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Complete a minimum of 82 credits. At least 15 upper-level major Dance credits (numbered 300 and above) must be taken in residence on the UW-Madison campus. Courses are Dance listings unless otherwise indicated.

• Modern Dance Technique. Complete a minimum of 18 credits from among Dance 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, or 412. At least 6 credits must be from 311, 312, 411, or 412.
• Ballet Technique. Complete a minimum of 14 credits from among Dance 125, 225, 325, or 425. At least 10 credits must be from 225, 325, or 425.
• World Dance. Complete a minimum of 4 credits. World Dance courses include African, Asian, and Javanese dance. Students may also select from World Dance workshops listed under Dance 001 or 560.
• 144 Rhythmic Training for Dancers, 2
• 151 Movement as Material Through Improvisation, 2
• 161 Somatic Theory and Practices, 2
• 167 Introduction to Movement Analysis, 2
• 170 Dance Production, 2
• 171 Dance Production Lab, 1
• 241 Music Fundamentals for Dancers, 3
• 255 Movement Composition for the Performing and Visual Arts, 2
• 265 Dance: An Introductory Survey, 3
• 351 Video Design for the Performing and Visual Arts or 420 Sound Design for the Performing and Visual Arts, 3
• 355 Dance Composition II, 2
• 371 Creative Dance for Children OR 372 Teaching of Dance to Adults, 3
• Dance Repertory Theater. Complete a minimum of 6 credits from among 451, 452, 551, or 552.
• 455 Dance Composition III, 2
• 555 Advanced Composition, 2
• Music 103 Music Cultures of the World, 3
• Theatre 150 Introduction to Acting, 3
• Aesthetics. Complete one course from the Department of Art History, Philosophy 253 or 553 for a minimum of 3 credits.
• Public Presentation. Students must create one solo and one group piece (trio or larger) after completion of 255. These works must be faculty approved for public presentation in a concert.
• Additional Dance courses, if necessary, to total a minimum of 82 credits.