Dance B.F.A., with Ballet Concentration

Specialized Admissions - Dance B.F.A.

THIS MAJOR HAS ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AS LISTED IN THIS SECTION.

The B.F.A. is a specialized admissions program. Students must participate in a selective admissions procedure. At the end of their third semester, students will be assessed by Dance faculty to determine eligibility for continuing in the BFA Dance Major. Dancers must continue to take technique courses throughout their degree program.

University Admissions - College of Design, Art, and Performance

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following links:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

Progression Requirements - Dance B.F.A.

Critiques

1. All students will be evaluated periodically by the faculty and critiqued each semester and will participate in progress conferences with the faculty.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Appropriate academic progress.
2. Adequate technical skills and adaptability.
3. B average in concentration core studio technique classes.
4. Physical conditioning that includes: nutrition, flexibility, strength, and healthful weight management necessary to facilitate safe technical and artistic expression.
5. Class probation and program probation require review, i.e., reinstatement in good standing or recommendation to drop major.

Required Courses: (86 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Dance B.F.A. (24 credit hours)

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division 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 the 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 the Dance advisor at time of entrance.

Any 24 credit hours from the following 30 hours will be accepted toward the major:

• DAA X610 Dance Composition/Choreography - 2 credit hours
• DAA X611 Dance Composition/Choreography - 2 credit hours
• DAA X680 Performance I * - 1 credit hour
• DAA X681 Performance II * - 1 credit hour
• DAA X200-X209 Dance, Emphasis on Activity ** - 8 credit hours
• DAA X100-X109 Dance, Emphasis on Activity *** - 8 credit hours
• DAN X610 Music and Dance (Two course sequence) OR DAN X600 (single course) - 3 credit hours
• DAN X611 OR DAN X601 - 3 credit hours

* Or any lower-level Repertory course in the X400-X499 series up to 4 credit hours.

** Up to 8 credit hours of any lower-level Ballet Technique courses within the X200-X209 taxonomy.

*** Up to 8 credit hours of any lower-level Modern Technique courses within the X100-X109 taxonomy.

State Mathematics Pathway – Dance B.F.A. (6 Credit Hours)

The Dance B.F.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

• MGF 1130 - Mathematical Thinking Credit(s): 3
• MGF 1131 - Mathematical Thinking in Context Credit(s): 3

Dance B.F.A. Major Core Courses: 14 courses; 30 credit hours

Dance B.F.A. Major (Restricted) Electives

Students complete the Dance B.F.A. program of study and one of the following two concentrations:

• Ballet   
• Modern Dance   

Ballet Concentration: 13 courses; 50 credit hours

All Dance BFA Majors with a Ballet Concentration must take these courses:

Additional Information - Dance B.F.A.

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.F.A., with Ballet Concentration

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