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2025-2026 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 an open access program. Students who begin as B.A. will not be allowed to move to a B.F.A degree (no exceptions will be granted). Some classes in the Dance program will require a successful audition and space availability, participation in the major does not guarantee access. 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: 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.
- Class probation and program probation require review, i.e., reinstatement in good standing or recommendation to drop major.
Required Courses: (39-41 credit hours)
State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Dance B.A. (12 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 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. State Mathematics Pathway – Dance B.A. (6 Credit Hours)
The Dance B.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements: Major Core Courses: 6 courses; 13 credit hours
Dance Studies Concentration: 10-15 courses; 26 credit hours
Concentration Core: 2 courses; 5 credit hours
Dance Performance and Technique: 3 courses; 6-8 credit hours
Dance Studies Electives: 15 credit hours
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 Design, Art, and Performance 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 Student Engagement in Research and Innovation (SERI) 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 |
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