Dance Major

Core Courses (units)

DANCE 195 Improvisational Structures (2)

DANCE 200 Anatomy for Dancers (1)

DANCE 205 Dance as an Artform (3)

DANCE 220 Principles of Dance Technology (3)

DANCE 225 Principles of Rhythmic Notation (1)

DANCE 295 Dance Composition I (3)

DANCE 321 Variations and Partnering (1)

DANCE 380 Musical Stage Dance (2)

DANCE 405 Applied Movement Fundamentals (3)

DANCE 420 Dance Theatre Lab, required every semester (0)

DANCE 495 Dance Composition II (3)

DANCE 502 Performance Production, minimim of 3 semesters (1-2)

DANCE 504 Performance Aesthetics (3)

DANCE 505 Methods and Materials of Teaching Dance (2)

DANCE 510 Senior Project (1)

THTRE 211 Drama Participation (1)

(with THTRE 267 and 368)

THTRE 261 Fundamentals of Acting (3)

THTRE 267 Fundamentals of Costume Design (3)

THTRE 368 Fundamentals of Technical Production (3)

Elective Courses (choose one):

ART 100 Design I (2)

ART 190 Drawing I (2)

KIN 455 Movement Exploration & Creative (2) Dance for Children

DANCE 459 History of Dance in its Cultural Setting (3)

Voice classes (as part of your dance career goals, see your advisor)

Business classes (as part of your dance career goals, see your advisor)

Kinesiology / related science courses (as part of your dance career goals, see your advisor)

Other courses may be approved for Dance Major electives

Total 46-47

Dance technique for majors:

Proficiency must be demonstrated by successful completion with a minimum grade of a B in Level 3 in one technique and Level 2 in another. If a student enters the Dance program with insufficient proficiency in a dance technique form, this may mean that he/she will have to take several semesters of Level 1 (of that dance technique form) to achieve Level 2, and several semesters of Level 1 and 2 (of that dance technique form) to achieve Level 3. Enrollment in a minimum of one technique course and DANCE 420 is required each semester for those seeking a concentration in dance.

Technique Classes

TECHNIQUE DANCE 165 Ballet I

DANCE 325 Ballet II

DANCE 326 Ballet III

DANCE 120 Modern Dance I

DANCE 323 Modern Dance II

DANCE 324 Modern Dance III

DANCE 171 Jazz I

DANCE 371 Jazz II

DANCE 372 Jazz III

Ballet Class Requirements for level 2 and 3

Attend the first day of class dressed ready to dance. After the class students will be placed in the appropriate level class. It is recommended that students taking Pointe also be enrolled in either Ballet 2 or 3.

Jazz, Modern, and Tap class requirements (levels 2 and 3)

An audition will be held for dancers on the first day of class. This audition will consist of a regular class in that style. Permission to enroll will be granted to those who meet the technique requirements.

All level 1 classes are open to all K-State students