UWSP CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION FOR THE DANCE MAJOR (48 credits)
Updated June 2014
UWSP Dance Program Mission
UWSP’s dance program aspires to create a dynamic culture in which students are inspired to achieve full physical
expression, technical and stylistic range, and anatomical efficiency. We are dedicated to artistic experimentation
and contemporary inquiry that is culturally relevant and historically grounded, preparing students to
communicate, contribute and lead as global citizen artists.
Core
104
106
115
205
212
214
215
314
Twenty-two
Modern 1B*
Ballet 1B
Tap I
Ballet IIA, 206-IIB, 305- IIIA, or 306 IIIB (placement exam required)
Theatre Dance
Jazz II
Tap II
Jazz III
(22) credits
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
After completing the 22-credit core requirement, the dance faculty recommends that students take a
minimum of one additional technique course per semester and continue pre-professional training during
summer breaks.
* Fulfills GEP Wellness requirement
Theoretical Studies
220
Movement Analysis and Theory
328
Career Seminar
352
Dance History (Writing Emphasis-WE)**
420
Dance: Teaching Theories and Practices
**
Ten (10) credits
3
1
3
3
Fulfills GEP Arts requirement
Choreography, Design & Technology
Twelve
301
Composition II (group forms)
302
Composition III (solo forms)
Theatre 242: Lighting, 243: Costume, 346: Stage Management or 349: Sound
496
Interdisciplinary Seminar (includes camera dance)
Electives (Four credits from the following)
203 Modern IIA, 204 Modern IIB, 303 Modern IIIA, 304 Modern IIIB,
Theatre 160: Acting
(12) credits
3
3
3
3
Four (4) credits
4
Required Practicum
Every major is required to enroll in a practicum activity each semester. Areas include scene shop, costume
shop, deck run crew, costume run crew, house management and public relations, design, performance, and
directing/choreography. ***
*** Fulfills GEP Experiential Learning requirement
UWSP CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION FOR THE DANCE MINOR (27 credits)
Theoretical Studies
220
Movement Analysis and Theory I
352
Dance History (Writing Emphasis-WE)
Performance and Choreography
104
Modern 1B*
106
Ballet 1B
115
Tap I
212
Theatre Dance
301
Composition II
Electives (8) credits from the courses listed below)
203, 204, 205, 206, 214, 215, 303, 304, 305, 306, 314, 420
Six (6) credits
3
3
Thirteen (13) credits
3
3
2
2
3
Eight (8) credits
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Year One: Recommended Courses
Fall semester
First Year Seminar
Math
Dance 104
Dance 106
Dance 199.1 Year 1 Repertory
Dance 327: Pilates
Dance Practicum
Credits
3
3
3
3
1
1
0-1
Spring Semester
English 101
Communication 101
Investigative Level course
Dance 206
Dance 214
Dance Practicum
Credits
3
2
3
3
3
0-1
Year Two: Recommended Courses
Fall semester
English 202
Dance 115
Dance 203
Dance 205
Dance 220
Dance Practicum
Credits
3
2
1
3
3
0-1
Spring Semester
Dance 215
Dance 301
Theatre 242, 243, 346, or 349
Dance Practicum
Credits
2
3
3
0-1
Year Three: Recommended Courses
Fall semester
Dance 302
Dance 305
Dance 314
Dance Practicum
Credits
3
3
3
0-1
Spring Semester
Dance 212
Dance 328
Dance 352 (Arts)
Dance Practicum
Credits
3
1
3
0-1
Year Four: Recommended Courses
Fall semester
Dance 420
Dance Elective
Dance Practicum
•
•
Credits
3
2-3
0-1
Spring Semester
Dance 496
Dance Elective
Dance Practicum
Credits
3
2-3
0-1
Dance technique and GEP Wellness requirement: Dance 104 fulfills the three-credit GEP Wellness Requirement for the BA
degree.
Practicum fulfills the GEP Experiential Learning requirement.
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