Program Modification Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Department/program
Summary
School of Theatre & Dance—BFA in Dance: Area of Specialization in
Choreography and Performance
Revise semester-offered language to reflect course changes; reduce total
number of credits required for area of specialization
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval and Dean’s approval.
Requestor:
Phone:
Program Chair/Director:
Department Dean
Other affected Programs:
(Use additional sheet if
needed)
Please type / print name Signature
Michele Antonioli
x2875
Mark Dean, x2879
Dr. Stephen Kalm, x4970
Department of Health
and Human Performance
Scott Richter, x5246
Date
Are other departments/programs affected by this
Please obtain signature(s) from the
modification because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III Type of Program Modification
(e.g. adding a writing course required of all majors.) Please X check the appropriate box.
Major
Minor
Option
Teaching major/minor
Other
Please describe
X
Choreography/Performance specialization for BFA/DAN
IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing program or Please provide the proposed copy as you wish
major, please cut and paste the requirements as they
it to appear in the catalog. 
appear in the current catalog below.
www.umt.edu/catalog 
Choreography and Performance
Specialization
Choreography and Performance
Specialization
To be taken in addition to core courses:
Dance
Credits
To be taken in addition to core courses:
Dance
Credits
2
225 Rehearsal and
Performance
(performing in one
piece equals one
credit)
2
6
280 Dance
Conditioning: Pilates
1
DANC 225 (DAN 202) Rehearsal
and Performance (performing in
one piece equals one credit)
2
DANC 280 (DAN 329) Dance
Conditioning: Pilates (repeat
once)
DANC 300 (DAN 300) Modern
III (or higher level)
DANC 320 (DAN 301)
Intermediate Composition
(offered autumn, odd-numbered
years)
2
DANC 400 (DAN 400) Modern IV
(repeat once)
6
DANC 404 (DAN 429) Advanced
Techniques in Modern Dance
(repeat once)
6
6
320 Intermediate
Composition
2
400 Modern IV
6
404 Advanced
Techniques in Modern
Dance
6
405 Advanced
DANC 405 (DAN 421) Advanced
Improvisation
300 Modern III (or
higher level)
3
Improvisation
2
Health & Human
Theatre
Performance
THTR 120A (DRAM 111A)
Introduction to Acting I or 220
(DRAM 214) Acting I
3
Subtotal
30
Students should
choose one Activity
Class in Aquatics or
Fitness (cross-training;
1
by advisement)
Core Courses
47
Total
77
Subtotal
26
Core Courses
47
Total
73
There is an admission audition which a
prospective major must pass at the end of the
first year to continue in this program. All
students must take DANC 194: Freshman
Seminar prior to auditioning for the major.
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
We are removing listings of specific semester/year for the required courses for the BFA in Dance’s
choreography and performance specialization to avoid confusion as many of the courses have recently
revised their schedules and more schedule changes are being currently proposed. We are replacing the
repeat requirement for DANC 280-Dance Conditioning: Pilates with an equal-credit HHP requirement in
order to enhance the physical capabilities of each dancer on an individualized basis. We are proposing that
DANC 405-Advanced Improvisation become a two-credit course and therefore correcting that listing in the
Choreography/Performance requirements. We are also removing the acting requirement in order to advise
certain majors to take it as an elective rather than require it of all majors.
V Copies and Electronic Submission
Once approved, the original, a paper copy and an electronic file are submitted to the Faculty Senate
Office, UH 221 (camie.foos@mso.umt.edu).
VI Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document
list program title and proposed change of all proposals.
Revised 11-2009