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May 13, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Dance B.A., with Dance Studies Concentration
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TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
Plans of Study
The focus of this degree is to enable the student to combine dance with another area of interest and encourage the development of an individualized program of study through the selection of general education requirements as well as a focused selection of elective courses. The selection of electives should be designed to provide each student with the maximum value of a liberal arts education within a focused area of study. A student with additional interest in another field (e.g., African Studies, Anthropology, Communications, Education, Health Science, History, Psychology, Religious Studies, Theatre, Women’s Studies, etc.) should complete a focused study in that area along with the core of study in dance. Each student is required to develop a final independent project incorporating dance with their focused study. Dance students must continue to take at least one technique course each semester. At the end of the third semester, the faculty will determine if appropriate progression has been made for continuation in the B.A. Dance major.
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Specialized Admissions - Dance B.A.
THIS MAJOR HAS ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AS LISTED IN THIS SECTION.
The B.A. in Dance is a specialized admissions program and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive core of study in Studio Technique, Choreographic Studies, and Dance Studies. After applying to USF, visit the Dance Admissions page to schedule and prepare for your audition. Auditions are required for admission to the dance program. To become a USF dance major you must be 1) admitted into the University of South Florida; and 2) accepted by the dance department through the audition process.
University Admissions - College of The Arts
Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following links:
Progression Requirements - Dance B.A.
Critiques
- All students will be evaluated periodically by the faculty and critiqued each semester and will participate in progress conferences with the faculty.
- If a student evidences deficiency in some area or in continuing progress toward the degree, the student may be placed on probation within the Dance program.
- Failure to make satisfactory progress after being placed on probation shall constitute grounds for program recommendation to drop and discontinue the major.
Additional Standards
In addition to meeting the specific requirements and standards discussed above, the student and advisor will periodically evaluate the student’s general progress. Students are required to meet with the Academic Advisor in Dance each semester. An unsatisfactory rating in one or more of the following areas could place the student on probation. A student on probation is given a specific amount of time to achieve a satisfactory rating before being dropped from the major program. The criteria include:
- Appropriate academic progress.
- Adequate technical skills and adaptability.
- B average in concentration core studio technique classes.
- Adequate physical conditioning that includes: nutrition, flexibility, strength, and healthful weight management necessary to facilitate safe technical and artistic expression.
- Class probation and program probation require review, i.e., reinstatement in good standing or recommendation to drop major.
State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Dance B.A.
Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper divsion of a particular baccalaureate degree program.
Transfer students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.
Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.
Although credit or elective credit toward the major will be given for these courses, placement in upper-level technique classes will continue to be based on individual proficiency. Other technique courses in other styles of dance may be accepted toward the major on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the university. Transfer dance credits must be evaluated by faculty and dance advisor at time of entrance.
- DAN X610 Music and Dance (two course sequence) - 3 credit hours
- TPA X200 or TPA X223 or TPA X232 - 3 credit hours
- DAA X200-X209* - 3 credit hours
- DAA X100-X109** - 3 credit hours
*Up to 10 credit hours of any lower-level Ballet Technique courses within the X200-X209 taxonomy.
**Up to 10 credit hours of any lower level-Modern Technique courses within the X100-X109 taxonomy.
Required Courses: (72 credit hours)
Major Core Courses: 14 courses; 30 credit hours
Dance Studies Requirement: 7 courses; 18 credit hours
Creative Studio Studies: 7 courses; 12 credit hours
Dance Studies Concentration: 19 courses; 42 credit hours
Concentration Dance Studies Requirement: 3 courses; 6 credit hours
Concentration Studio Technique Requirement: 5 courses; 26 credit hours
Dance BA majors are required to achieve level 3 in one of the technique dance forms and level 2 in the other dance form. All dance majors are required to register for at least one technique course each semester (fall and spring) they are enrolled as a dance major at USF, even after they have met the appropriate level requirement. Progression to the required level assumes that the student will need to complete 2 semesters of level 1 and level 2 in both techniques. All incoming first-year majors* start in Level 1 in the Modern course sequence and take the following:
- DAA 2104 - Modern Dance I Credit(s): 2
- DAA 3108 - Modern Dance II Credit(s): 1-3
In the Ballet course sequence, all incoming students begin based on their audition placement. If placed in Level 1, students take the following:
- DAA 2204 - Ballet I Credit(s): 2
- DAA 3214 - Ballet II Credit(s): 1-3
In their third year, following the above model, students can take either of the following to fulfill their technique level requirement:
- DAA 3109 - Modern Dance III Credit(s): 1-3
OR - DAA 3209 - Ballet III Credit(s): 1-3
In their fourth year, students continue to take at least one technique course each semester. Variable credit hours for studio technique courses are available once the degree concentration requirement has been met. Please check in with your academic advisor with any questions.
*Incoming transfers may be placed at a higher level within the modern technique sequence.
Concentration Performance Requirement: 1 course; 1 credit hour
Dance BA majors are required to register for at least one performance credit. As a part of the curriculum within the USF Dance Department, majors are expected to participate in the co-curricular Dance Concert(s). Majors may be in more than this number of works throughout their time at USF, but each major must enroll in at least the required number of credits. Please check in with your academic advisor with any questions.
Concentration Interdisciplinary Studies Requirement: 3 courses; 9 credit hours
Students choose 9 credit hours of focused electives in the other area of interest in consultation with the advisor.
Additional Information - Dance B.A.
GPA Requirements
Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0
General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0
USF GPA: 2.0
Overall GPA: 2.0
Grading Requirements
A student must receive a C grade or better in required prerequisite courses and major course for Dance majors.
Residency Requirement
Department and College of The Arts Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF
USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF
Research Opportunities
Note: Students in the B.A. take two Research courses as part of their degree program and complete an independent research project.
Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.
Accreditation Information - Dance B.A./B.F.A.
The University of South Florida is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
Advising Information - School of Theatre and Dance
USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation.
For questions, TheatreAndDance@usf.edu
Plans of Study - Dance B.A., with Dance Studies Concentration
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