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2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Ballet - Bachelor of Fine Arts


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Program Total Credits: 128

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Dance is a program designed for those students who wish to prepare for professional careers in dance performance and/or choreography. The BFA in Dance program is normally completed in four years of full-time study with a total requirement of 128 credits.

Junior Year Credits: 34


The final two years of the Ballet major emphasize advanced technique in Ballet, including Pointe or Men’s Ballet class. In addition, Ballet majors continue non-major studies in either Modern or Jazz Dance.

Fall Credits: 18


  • DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 2 cr
  • Elective Credits: 1 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

Select one course from the following two:


  • DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

Select one course from the following two:


Spring Credits: 16


  • DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 2 cr
  • Elective Credits: 1 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

Select one course from the following two:


  • DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr

Select one course from the following two:


Senior Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


  • DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr
  • DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
  • Elective Credits: 1 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

Spring Credits: 15


  • DAPF XXX - Dance for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr
  • DAPF 8XX - Dance Ensemble Credits: 1 cr
  • Electives Credits: 2 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

Liberal Arts Distribution


Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3.0 credits.

  • Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 12 cr.

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