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Dance - Ballet Emphasis, B.F.A.

Requirements

The BFA in Dance with an emphasis in Ballet at Utah Valley University offers a rigorous program grounded in technique, performance, and choreography that is approached through a historical, somatic, scientific, and theoretical lens. The common core curriculum provides a broad knowledge base that supports the Ballet Program’s specialized courses.

Performance opportunities include- Repertory Ballet Ensemble (RBE), a pre-professional performing ensemble that has earned a notable reputation for their presentation of classical and contemporary choreography, Utah Metropolitan Ballet (UMB) a professional ballet company in residence at UVU, and Senior Capstone concerts, which culminates students’ learning. The UVU Ballet Program provides ongoing opportunities for students to work with national and international guest artists. In addition, opportunities exist for students to participate in academic conferences and regional festivals, such as the American College Dance Association Conference, the Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research and the National Conference of Undergraduate Research.

Total Program Credits: 120

Matriculation Requirements:
  1. Completion DANC 2110 Orientation to Dance FF, and DANC 2330 Improvisation with B- or higher.
    1. Ballet emphasis: Completion of DANC 227R Ballet Technique II (2 semesters), with a grade of B- or higher.
    2. Modern emphasis: Completion of DANC 143R Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I and DANC 144R Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II with a B- or higher.
  2. Pass audition, interview, and portfolio review with faculty members.
  3. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
General Education Requirements: 33 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Context CC (5)  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Choose one of the following: 3
  MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL (3)  
  MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6)  
Choose one of the following: 3
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS (3)  
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS (3)  
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS (3)  
  POLS 1000 American Heritage SS (3)  
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS (3)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS (3)  
Complete the following:
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
Distribution Courses:
  BIOL 1010 General Biology BB (required prerequisite for ZOOL 1090) 3
  DANC 2110 Orientation to Dance FF (Fulfills Fine Arts) 3
  Humanities 3
  Physical Science 3
  Social/Behavioral Science 3
  ZOOL 1090

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BB
(Fulfills additional Biology or Physical Science)

3
Discipline Core Requirements: 39 Credits
  DANC 127R Ballet Technique I (3) 6
or DANC 227R Ballet Technique II  
  DANC 143R Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I 3
  DANC 144R Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II 3
  DANC 161R Dance Conditioning 1
  DANC 2330 Improvisation 1
  DANC 2340 Composition 2
  DANC 256G Dance as a Cultural Practice I GI 3
  DANC 265R Fundamentals of Movement 2
  DANC 2670 Introduction to Laban Studies 2
  DANC 3140 Dance Production and Lighting 2
  DANC 3630 Dance as a Cultural Practice II WE 3
  DANC 3680 Dance Kinesiology 4
  DANC 4350 Senior Capstone I WE 2
  DANC 4360 Senior Capstone II WE 2
  DANC 4880 Current Issues in Dance 3
Emphasis Requirements: 39 Credits
  DANC  221R Pointe II (1) (2 semesters required) 2
or DANC  222R Allegro Dance II  
  DANC  225R Character Dance I (1) 1
  DANC  321R Pointe III (1) (2 semesters required) 2
or DANC  322R Allegro Dance III  
  DANC  327R Ballet Technique III (four semesters in Level III or higher) 12
  Complete one of the following (four semesters required): 4
  DANC  421R Pointe IV (1)  
or DANC  423R Pointe V (1)  
or DANC 422R Allegro Dance IV (1)  
  DANC  424R Pas de deux (1) 1
  DANC  425R Repertory Ballet Ensemble (3) (two semesters required total) 6
or DANC  429R Utah Metropolitan Ballet Repertory (3)  
  DANC  3340 Ballet Choreography (2) 2
  DANC  427R Ballet Technique IV (two semesters in Level IV or higher) (3) 6
or DANC  428R Ballet Technique V (3)  
  DANC 4260 Ballet Pedagogy 3
Emphasis Elective Requirements: 6 Credits
Choose 6 credits from the following: 6
  DANC  151R Intermediate Jazz Dance (1)  
  DANC  170R American Social Dance I (1)  
  DANC  171R International Ballroom Dance I (1)  
  DANC 172R Latin Ballroom Dance I (1)  
  DANC  2260 Character Dance II (1)  
  DANC  3610 Intermediate Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention (2)  
  DANC  365R Advanced Fundamentals of Movement (2)  
  DANC  3670 Movement Analysis (3)  
  DANC 425R Repertory Ballet Ensemble (3)  
  DANC  429R Utah Metropolitan Ballet Repertory (3) (repeatable for 9 semesters)  
  THEA  1033 Acting I FF (3)  
  Any DANC course not previously taken.  
Complete 3 credits from any course(s) 1000 level or higher (Students must have 40 upper division credits hours to graduate.) 3

 Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits; a minimum of 40 credits must be upper division.
  2. Overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or above.
  3. Overall GPA of 2.5 or above in all DANC courses.
  4. Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
  5. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
  6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
DANC 2110 Orientation to Dance FF 3
DANC 127R or DANC 227R Ballet Technique I or Ballet Technique II 3
DANC 221R or 222R Pointe II or Allegro Dance II 1
DANC 143R Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester I 3
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC 3
MAT 1030 or 1035 Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
DANC 2330 Improvisation 1
DANC 227R Ballet Technique II 3
DANC 221R or 222R Pointe II or Allegro Dance II 1
DANC 161R Dance Conditioning 1
DANC 144R Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I/Semester II 3
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Elective 2
  Semester total: 14
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
DANC 265R Fundamentals of Movement 2
DANC 2340 Composition 2
DANC 327R Ballet Technique III 3
DANC 321R or 322R Pointe III or Allegro Dance III 1
PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
American Institution Distribution 3
Elective 1
  Semester total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
DANC 327R Ballet Technique III 3
DANC 321R or 322R Pointe III or Allegro Dance III 1
DANC 424R Pas de deux 1
DANC 256G Dance as a Cultural Practice I GI 3
DANC 2670 Introduction to Laban Studies 2
BIOL 1010 General Biology BB 3
Elective 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
DANC 427R Ballet Technique IV 3
DANC 421R or 422R Pointe IV or Allegro Dance IV 1
DANC 225R Character Dance I 1
DANC 4260 Ballet Pedagogy 3
DANC 3630 Dance as a Cultural Practice II WE 3
ZOOL 1090 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology BB 3
Elective 1
  Semester total: 15
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
DANC 427R Ballet Technique IV 3
DANC 421R or 422R Pointe IV or Allegro Dance IV 1
DANC 3340 Ballet Choreography 2
DANC 424R Pas de Deux 1
Elective 1
DANC 3140 Dance Production & Lighting 2
DANC 3680 Dance Kinesiology 4
  Semester total: 14
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
DANC 427R Ballet Technique IV 3
DANC 421R or 422R Pointe IV or Allegro Dance IV 1
DANC 425R Repertory Ballet Ensemble 3
DANC 4350 Senior Capstone I WE 2
DANC 4880 Current Issues in Dance 3
Physical Science 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
DANC 427R Ballet Technique IV 3
DANC 421R or 422R Pointe IV or Allegro Dance IV 1
DANC 425R Repertory Ballet Ensemble 3
DANC 4360 Senior Capstone II WE 2
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution 3
Humanities Distribution 3
  Semester total: 15
  Degree total: 120

Department

Dance

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Applicable knowledge base in somatic practices that enhance performance and technique including, Laban Movement Analysis, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Advanced Movement Analysis, and Dance Conditioning.
  2. Level 2 technical competency in Character Dance, Jazz, and Modern.
  3. Ability to generate original movement material and create well-crafted and meaningful choreography.
  4. Pre-professional or professional performance skills.
  5. Written and oral communication skills specific to the field of dance.
  6. Fluency in a variety of traditional and contemporary ballet techniques and styles.
  7. Level 4 Technical competency in Pointe (Women) or (Men's class Men).
  8. Advanced Level competency in applying concepts of music to Ballet and dance in general.
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