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: | |||
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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 |
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:
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 |
The Dance department is in the School of the Arts. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Dance department, visit their website.
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