MUSIC (GENERAL)

Requirements

Requirements for Admission into the Major
All BFA, MA (Studio and Related Studies) and MFA students who wish to major in dance must audition for admission into the dance program. Students may be admitted into the major as early as the freshman year. Screening of each dance major occurs at various times throughout the year to determine if the student should continue in the major program. Such assessment is part of a continuous advisement procedure whereby a student may receive specific advisement concerning potentialities, problems and progress. Maintenance of a satisfactory academic standing is required in addition to specified levels of progress in dance technique. Any break in enrollment of more than one academic year will require another audition for readmission.

Major Program of Studies at FSU: (91 hours)
In order to graduate, students must:
1) achieve and maintain either the Ballet II-2 level and the Contemporary Dance II-1 level or the Ballet II-1 and Contemporary II-2 levels by one semester prior to graduation;
2) complete all coursework requirements (General Education and major); and
3) meet the designated requirements for performing and production experiences.

They are also required to participate in four performance experiences (one each year) sponsored by the school.

Dance Technique: Students must take 30 hours at the appropriate technical level and attain the proficiency requirements.

The student enrolls in both ballet and contemporary dance throughout enrollment as a dance major except in the following two instances: (a) during Summer session, students may elect to take only one of the technique courses (either ballet or contemporary dance); (b) if students have achieved and maintained the required proficiency levels in technique for at least one semester they may elect to take only one of the technique courses (either ballet or contemporary dance) during one of the last two semesters before graduation. Students who enroll in the Arts in NYC program do not have this option.

Dance Technique (30 hrs. minimum):
DAA 3208r (1-3) Ballet I
DAA 3209r (1-3) Ballet II
DAA 4210r (1-3) Ballet III
DAA 3108r (1-3) Contemporary Dance I
DAA 3109r (1-3) Contemporary Dance II
DAA 4110r (1-3) Contemporary Dance III

Composition and Repertory (10 hrs. minimum):
DAA 2610 (2) Dance Composition
DAN 2611 (3) Music and Choreography
DAA 3614 (3) Dance Composition
DAA 3654r (2) Choreography-Repertory

Other Required Dance Courses (40 hrs.):
DAN 2101 (3) Introduction to the Dance Profession
DAN 2500 (1) Introduction to Design
DAN 2610 (3) Rhythmic Analysis
DAN 3144 (3) Cultural Perspectives on Dance
DAN 3145 (3) Classical Perspectives on Dance
DAN 3146 (3) Contemporary Perspectives on Dance
DAN 3400 (3) Movement Analysis
DAN 3504 (2) Dance Production
DAN 3584 (1) Dance Theatre Lab
DAN 3714 (3) Dance Kinesiology
DAN 3744 (2) Dance Conditioning
DAN 4418 (3) Survey of Dance Technologies
DAN 4971 (3) Senior Capstone Experience
DAA 1680, 2681, 3684, 4685 (1, 1, 1, 1) Dance Ensemble (min. 1 hr. required)
DAE 3384 (3) Methods & Materials in Dance Education
Dance Electives (11-15 hrs.) Students should consult with the school advisor to select appropriate dance electives.

Computer Skills Competency: 0 hours beyond major. DAN 4418 (3)

Oral Communication Competency: 0-3 hours.
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met with an approved college-level course.


Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hrs. Required 128
General Education 36*
Major Coursework 91
Minor Coursework 0
Computer Skills 0 beyond major
Oral Communication Competency 0-3
Other Coursework 0
Electives to bring total hours to 128

*At FSU, one Dance History and Critical Theory course may also apply as part of General Education. Students who select this option must select an equivalent number of elective hours to reach the 128 hours required for graduation.