UWSP CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION FOR THE DANCE MAJOR (48/56 credits)
Updated September 2015
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
Twenty-two (22) credits
104
Modern 1B* (GEP WLN)
3
106
Ballet 1B
3
115
Tap I
2
205
Ballet IIA, 206-IIB, 305- IIIA, or 306 IIIB (placement exam required)
3
212
Theatre Dance*
2
214
Jazz II
3
215
Tap II
3
314
Jazz III
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.
Theoretical Studies
Ten (10) credits
220
Movement Analysis and Theory
3
328
Career Seminar**/↑↑
1
352
Dance History (GEP Art)**/***
3
420
Dance: Teaching Theories and Practices
3
Choreography, Design & Technology
Twelve (12) credits
301
Composition II
3
302
Composition III
3
Theatre 242: Lighting, 243: Costume, 346: Stage Management or 349: Sound
3
496
Interdisciplinary Seminar**/↑↑
3
Electives (Four credits from the following)
Four (4) credits
203 Modern IIA, 204 Modern IIB, 303 Modern IIIA, 304 Modern IIIB,
Theatre 160: Acting
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. ↑
World Language Courses
Eight (8) credits
Complete a two-semester sequence of university entry-level world language courses (101, 102). The requirement may be
fulfilled through equivalent coursework or other language acquisition as demonstrated through a test-out policy (including
Native American languages and American Sign Language). If your native language is not English and you can document
formal high school or university study of your native language, you may use ENGL 101 and ENGL 202, or ENGL 150 as a
means of fulfilling this world language requirement.
UWSP CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION FOR THE DANCE MINOR (27 credits)
Theoretical Studies
220
Movement Analysis and Theory I
352
Dance History **/***
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
*
Fulfills GEP Wellness requirement
**
Fulfills Communication in the Major requirement
***
Fulfills GEP Arts requirement
↑ Fulfills GEP XL (Experiential Learning) requirement
↑↑ Capstone Experience
UWSP Dance Curriculum | page 1 of 2 | www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance
Year One: Recommended Courses
Fall semester
DNCE 104: Modern IB*
DNCE 106: Ballet IB
DNCE 199.1: First Year Repertory
DNCE 226: Practicum↑
First Year Seminar (FYS)
Math (QL)
ENGL 101
Credits
3
3
1
1
3
3
3
17
Spring Semester
DNCE 206
DNCE 214
DNCE 226: Practicum↑
COMM 101
ENGL 202
Investigative Level course
Credits
3
3
1
3
3
3
16
Year Two: Recommended Courses
Fall semester
DNCE 115: Tap I
DNCE 203: Modern IA
DNCE 205: Ballet IIA
DNCE 220: Movement Analysis
Credits
2
2
3
3
& Theory
DNCE 226: Practicum↑
GEP courses
1
6
17
Spring Semester
DNCE 206: Ballet IIB
DNCE 215: Tap II
DNCE 301: Composition
THEA 242, 243, 346, or 349
Design Course (choose one)
DNCE 226: Practicum↑
GEP: General Education
Credits
3
2
3
3
1
6
17-18
Year Three: Recommended Courses
Fall semester
Credits
Spring Semester
DNCE 302: Composition III
DNCE 314: Jazz III
DNCE elective
DNCE 426: Practicum↑
Foreign Language
GEP: General Education
3
3
2-3
0-1
4
3
15-17
DNCE 212:Theatre Dance*
DNCE 303: Modern IIIA
DNCE 352: Dance History***
DNCE Practicum↑
Foreign Language
GEP: General Education
Credit
s
2
3
3
0-1
4
3
17
Year Four: Recommended Courses
Fall semester
DNCE 328: Career Seminar**/↑↑
Credits
1
DNCE 420: Teaching Theories**
DNCE Elective
DNCE Practicum↑
GEP: General Education
GEP: General Education
GEP: General Education
3
2-3
0-1
3
3
3
15-17
Spring Semester
DNCE 496: Interdisciplinary
Credits
3
Seminar**/↑↑
DNCE Elective
DNCE Practicum↑
GEP: General Education
GEP: General Education
GEP: General Education
Many of the slots identified as General Education could also be devoted to additional majors or minors.
*
Fulfills GEP Wellness requirement
**
Fulfills Communication in the Major requirement
***
Fulfills GEP Arts requirement
↑ Fulfills GEP XL (Experiential Learning) requirement
↑↑ Capstone Experience
UWSP Dance Curriculum | page 2 of 2 | www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance
2-3
0-1
3
3
3
14-16