Dance Performance | Dance Education

 

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Dance Performance

• Performance opportunities are available for all dance majors.
• Promotion to upper-level courses is by permission of the faculty.
• Dance majors are expected to participate in at least one technique class each semester.

The Kent Dance Association is a student organization to promote extracurricular activities in the field of dance.

The Kent Dance Ensemble is a repertory/touring dance company which requires successful completion of an audition.

Liberal Education Requirements
Dance majors are expected to choose those Liberal Education Requirements, after consultation with advisers, that best meet career goals. All University policies regarding Liberal Education Requirements must be followed. See dance requirement sheets, available in the program counselor’s office, for specific recommendations.

I. Liberal Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

II. US 10001,University Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

III. Major Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

No Minor Required

DAN 17050,Introduction to Dance (1)
*17051 Modern Dance Technique I-A (3)

*17151 Modern Dance Technique I-B (3)
*17052 Ballet I-A (2)

*17152 Ballet I-A (2)
17053 Principles of Dance Mechanics I (2)
37053 Principles of Dance Mechanics II (2)
27070 Introduction to Jazz Style-A (2)
27170 Introduction to Jazz Style-B (2)
27071 Modern Dance Technique II-A (3)
27171 Modern Dance Technique II-B (3)
27072 Ballet II-A (2)
27172 Ballet II-B (2)
27074 Dance Composition I: Exploration (3)
27174 Dance Composition II: Structure (2)
37067 Ballet III-A (2)
37167 Ballet III-B (2)
37068 Modern Dance Technique III-A (3)
37168 Modern Dance Technique III-B (3)
37070 Dance Composition III: Form (2)
37170 Dance Composition IV: Small Group (1)
37071 Movement Notation (2)
37192 Dance Practicum (2 times: 1 ea.) (2)
_____ Additional Modern Dance Technique (3)
_____ Additional Modern Dance Technique (3)
_____ Additional Ballet Technique (2)

_____ Additional Ballet Technique (2)
47060 Professional Aspects in Dance (2)
47063 Dance History I (3)

47163 Dance History II (3)
47070 Jazz Style-A (2)
47170 Jazz Style-B (2)
47156 Dance Production (3)

47174 Senior Choreography Project (1)
PEP 25051 Human Anatomy (3)
MUS 23111 Music Fundamentals (3)
THEA11303 The Art of Acting (3)
Dance/Theatre Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
TOTAL 125-130
*Students may advance place out of these courses by audition.

In addition to meeting all general University requirements, students who wish to major or minor in Dance must audition before acceptance into the professional dance degree program. Students are required to maintain an aesthetically appropriate and healthy performing weight for successful completion of this program. Information is available from the Dance Division, 266 Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center Annex.

This requirement sheet becomes void in any two-year period in which the students do not complete 12 hours of coursework.

Dance Education

I. LERs/State General Educ. Requirements . .. . . . . . .36

II. University Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

III. Performance Foundation Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Required Dance Foundation:
DAN 17050 Introduction to Dance (1)
*17051 Modern Dance Tech. I-A (3)
*17151 Modern Dance Tech. I-B (3)
*17052 Ballet I-A (2)
*17152 Ballet I-B (2)

27057 Dance for Children (3)

27071 Modern Dance Tech II-A (3)
27171 Modern Dance Tech II-B (3)
27072 Ballet II-A (2)
27172 Ballet II-B (2)
27074 Dance Comp. I (3)
27174 Dance Comp. II (2)

37058 Methods & Materials of Dance (3)

37071 Movement Notation (2)
37192 Dance Practicum (1)
47156 Dance Production (3)

2 hours should be selected from the following group: . 2
DAN 17007 Studio Tap I (1)

17013 Studio African Dance I (1)
17014 Studio African Dance II (1)

17016 Studio Swing Dance I (1)
PEB 10103 International Folk Dance (1)
10403 Beginning Ballroom Dance (1)
10405 Western Square Dance (1)
PEP 15013 Development and Analysis of Dance (2)

4 hours should be selected from the following group: . 4
DAN 27070 Introduction to Jazz Styles-A (2)
27170 Introduction to Jazz Styles-B (2)
37070 Dance Comp. III (2)
37170 Dance Comp IV (1)

9 hours should be selected from the following group: . 9
DAN 37067 Ballet III-A (2)
37167 Ballet III-B (2)
37068 Modern Dance Tech. III-A (3)
37168 Modern. Dance Tech. III-B (3)
37271 Dance Ensemble (2)
47070 Jazz Style A (2)
47170 Jazz Style B (2)
47196 Individual Investigation in Dance (1-3)
PEP 25033 Lifespan Motor Development (3)
25051 Anatomy (3)

Anatomical Studies:
DAN 17053,Principles in Dance Mech. I (2)
37053,Principles in Dance Mech. II (2)

History/Aesthetics Component:
47063 Dance History I (3)

47163 Dance History II (3)
MUS 23111 Music Fundamentals (3)

IV. Concentration Requirements (Prof. Education) . . . .30

C+I 47330 Reading & Writing in Adolescence/Adulthood (3)
^ 47192 Internship in Dance (2) (two semesters of 1 credit each)

EDPF 19525 Inquiry into the Profession (4)
29525 Inquiry into Teaching and Learning (3)
39525 Inquiry into Schooling (3)
+ DAN 47525 Student Teaching (9)
PEP 49525 Inquiry into Professional Practice in Physical Education (3)

TOTAL 130

*Students may advance place out of these courses.
^Prerequisite for DAN 47525
+ Two supervised placements, in Pre-Kindergarten/Elementary/Early Middle School and Late Middle/High School/Adult settings are required.  Duration of placement will be equal in most cases.  If this is not possible, slightly longer placement (1-2 weeks) will be in the area of student teacher's greatest need.

Note: A 2.50 overall GPA is required in this concentration for acceptance into the advanced standing category, student teaching and graduation. In addition, Professional Standards must be completed by 45 hours.

Note: The Praxis II Examination is required for certification for those graduating in 1991 and beyond. (Professional coursework or certification in another teaching area is recommended. Also, students must have 39 hours in upper-division courses to graduate.)

SPECIAL NOTICE
In order to enroll in upper-division professional education coursework, students seeking licensure must be admitted to the education minor in the College of Education. Refer to the College of Education section in the Catalog for specific information about this process.