USF 1998-99 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 216 - 218 | Course Descriptions |
Pending approval by the Board of Regents, the Dance Department will offer a B.F.A. degree effective Fall, 1998, with the requirements listed below. The dance program offers professional preparation through a curriculum of study within three degree options: B.F.A. in Dance Performance; B.A. in Dance Studies; B.S. in Dance Education. There is an expressed commitment to the development and production of original creative works as extensions of studio/classroom experiences, of faculty research, and in interaction with guest artists.
The presentation of dance in concert is essential to the educational mission, and provides students and the community with frequent opportunities for expanding aesthetic experiences.
Through intensive study in dance technique, creative studio studies and dance theory, students are prepared for careers in performance, choreography, and education. Additional preparation in graduate programs may lead to opportunities in Dance Sciences/Medicine, Dance Therapy, Arts Management, Performance, Choreography, or Interdisciplinary Studies.
Admission to the Dance Department is contingent upon acceptance by the University and successful completion of a performance audition. Students must complete the audition prior to Orientation and registration for Dance courses.
Modern Dance Focus
Students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment in Studio Technique (8 semesters)
*Concurrent enrollment in Dance Technique
Ballet Focus
Students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment in Studio Technique (8 semesters)
*Concurrent enrollment in Dance Technique
The B.A. in Dance Studies is designed to provide students with a comprehensive core of study in dance (Technique, Creative Studio Studies, Theory) while encouraging 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.
Creative Studio Studies (13 semester hours)
*Concurrent enrollment Dance Technique
Dance Theory (23 semester hours)
The Dance Education Curriculum is designed for students who wish to develop a high level of expertise in dance and have a commitment to the development of individual potential in others. The Curriculum is designed to meet the requirements for certification in Dance Education K-12 in the State of Florida.
Admission to Dance Education is contingent upon application to the program, successful audition in both Ballet and Modern Dance Technique, and acceptable academic standards (See University Requirements. Note: Students on academic appeal/or probation may not be considered for Dance Education Specialization until successful completion of their Sophomore year.)
Dance Education Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 in all Dance Major courses and an overall 2.5 GPA to be admitted to the College of Education/Professional Preparation Courses of Study. (See Special Requirements for admission and internship established by the College of Education.) Students are expected to maintain this grade point average through the completion of the Internship in Dance Education.
In order to be admitted to Dance Education Specialization, students must participate in a selective admissions procedure. Enrollment in the program is limited and students can only enter during Semester I of each year.
In addition to applying to the University, students must also apply directly to the Department of Dance before March 1 for priority admission consideration. Students applying after May1 will be accepted only on a space available basis. Requests for admission to the Dance Education Specialization should be directed to:
Dr. Timothy Wilson, Chairman
Department of Dance
College of Fine Arts
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave. FAD 204
Tampa, FL 33620
Studio Technique (14 Semester hours minimum)
Note: Of the 12 hours in Ballet and Modern Dance, 6 hours must be in Ballet; 6 hours must be in Modern Dance; and at least 3 of these hours must be at level III or IV. Based on the student's progress in technique development, courses may include:
Additional Required Studio Technique Courses Include:
Creative Studio Studies (10 semester hours)
Dance Theory (21 semester hours)
Professional Preparation
The Dance Minor is designed to provide students with a scope of experiences in dance which include studio technique, creative studio studies and dance theory. The student selecting a Dance Minor should arrange to meet with the academic advisor in dance.
Studio Technique (10 semester hours)
Select 10 credits from:
(Studio Dance courses may be repeated only once toward the Dance Minor.)
Creative Studio Studies (4 semester hours)
Select 4 credits from:
Dance Theory (6 semester hours)
Select 6 credits from:
Dance Electives (4 semester hours)
TOTAL - 24
Among elective hours, 6 credit hours of dance electives may apply toward the Dance Degree. Nine elective hours must be taken outside of the Dance Department. Of the 6 hour Special College of FIne Arts requirement TPA 2223 may count as 3 of those hours.
All dance majors are required to participate in production practicum during their first year in the program. Junior dance majors are required to perform in a work created by one of the Seniors. Senior dance majors are required to choreograph a group work and choreograph and/or perform a solo in fulfillment of the requirement for Senior Choreographic Project. Senior Project is designed to occur over two semesters.
Entrance to all major technique courses is by faculty audition. Until the student is accepted into Modern Dance III or Ballet III he/she will be considered as a probationary dance major. DAA 2104 or DAA 2204 may be repeated only once for credit toward degree requirements.
Prospective majors must contact the dance department to arrange for an audition prior to registration.
A student must receive a "C" grade or better in required major courses. Should a student fail to do so, the course(s) in which the student received a "D" or "F" must be repeated and a "C" grade or better earned.
In addition to meeting the specific requirements and standards discussed above, the student and adviser will periodically evaluate the student's general progress. A less-than-satisfactory 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 are:
Class probation and department probation require review, i.e., reinstatement in good standing or recommendation to drop major.
A dance major is expected to keep his/her weight at a level that is aesthetically acceptable for classroom training and all performances.
For other non-major requirements see both Fine Arts College requirements and the University's General Distribution and graduation requirements.
Students should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured from the university advisor listed above. If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements. Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university. This is a non-limited access program with the above courses recommended.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade. If students are coming to the University from a community college, the following prerequisite courses will be accepted as meeting lower level requirements.
Although 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.
Students are encouraged to complete the following required courses and/or electives (if available) during the program of study at the community college.
Modern Concentration-Dance Required Courses:
Ballet Concentration-Dance Required Courses:
Transfer dance credits must be presented for evaluation by faculty and dance advisor at time of entrance.
By supplementing its excellent ongoing regular staff-instructed dance curriculum with other professional resources made available through the Visiting Artist and Artist-in-Residence programs, the Dance department provides for dance students an overall dynamic program for practice, study, and learning.
USF 1998-99 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 224
Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
or DAN 2610 Music for Dance I
or TPA 2223 Theatrecrafts: Lighting
or TPA 2200 Theatrecrafts: Costume
Visiting Artists and Artists-in-Residence
DANCE FACULTY
Chairperson: T. R. Wilson; Professor: G. W. Warren; Associate Professors: S. W. Robinson-Waldrop,T. R. Wilson, L. Wimmer; Assistant Professor: J. Travers; Lecturer: J.E. Parks.
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USF 1998-99 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 227 - 228
DAA 1100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MODERN DANCE (2)
To acquaint beginning modern students with fundamentals of dance vocabulary, movement, rhythm, and alignment. May be repeated.
DAA 1200 FUNDAMENTALS OF BALLET (2)
To acquaint beginning ballet students with fundamentals of vocabulary, movement, rhythm, and alignment. May be repeated.
DAA 2000 THEATRE DANCE STYLES (2)
PR: DAA 2100 or DAA 2200 or CI. Development of technical skills in social and historical dance forms frequently stylized for use by dance choreographers. Forms to be studied may vary. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours.
DAA 2104 MODERN DANCE II (3)
PR: Admission by placement audition. Study of principles of modern dance technique. Practical work in exercises and movement phrases, utilizing changing rhythms and dynamics. Concert and performance attendance required. May be repeated.
DAA 2160 MODERN DANCE I (2)
PR: Admission by Audition. This is a studio class for students with a serious interest in Modern Dance. Emphasis is on correct alignment, development of strength, rhythmic and dynamic activity, as well as spatial and locomotor patterns that underlie work in more advanced contemporary dance.
DAA 2260 BALLET I (2)
PR: Admission by Audition. This is a studio class for students with serious interest in Ballet. Emphasis is on correct alignment of the body and a progressive development of positions and barre exercises as well as the application of combinations in centre work using classical Ballet vocabulary (French terms).
DAA 2480 PERFORMANCE (1)
PR: Admission by audition or CC. Open to all university students proficient in dance techniques and concurrently enrolled in technique. Rehearsal and performance of works presented by the department. May be repeated up to 10 credit hours.
DAA 2500 FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ DANCE (2)
A basic movement course in Jazz Dance involving dance vocabulary, alignment, styles and simple rhythmic movement patterns. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours.
DAA 2700 CHOREOGRAPHY I (2)
Study and execution of basic principles of composition. Preparation of studies in theme and variations, breath phrases and metric phrases. May be repeated.
DAA 3204 BALLET II (3)
PR: Admission by placement audition. Positions and barre exercises. Emphasis on correct alignment of the body and the application of simple step combinations in centre work. The use of ballet vocabulary (French terms). Material is covered almost totally as practical work in class with a few outside projects. Concert and performance attendance required. May be repeated.
DAA 3105 MODERN DANCE III (3-4)
PR: Admission by placement audition. Continuation of DAA 2104. Further emphasis on style and phrasing. Work on projecting mood and quality by dancing and rehearsing in more advanced choreography, leading to performance. May by repeated.
DAA 3205 BALLET III (3-4)
PR: Admission by placement audition. Continuation of DAA 2204. Intensification of barre exercises for the development of strength and form. Application of phrasing and movement. Material covered as practical work in class for concerts and performances. May be repeated.
DAA 3220 BALLET VARIATIONS (1)
PR: DAA 3205. This course provides instruction in various forms of ballet. Semester courses include: Pointe technique, Men's Class, Character Dance, Spanish Dance, and Partnering. Ballet majors are required to complete two semester hours. May be repeated.
DAA 3400 REPERTORY (1)
P.R. Admission by audition or CC. Open to all University students concurrently enrolled in dance technique classes by audition. The development and performance of solo and/or group dances. May be repeated.
DAA 3502 JAZZ DANCE (2)
PR: Admission by placement audition, DAA 2104 or DAA 2204. A technique class for the intermediate level dancer to become acquainted with the dance styles and forms of musical theatre and concert jazz dance. Emphasis is on highly stylized movement on a strong rhythmic base. May be repeated.
DAA 3503 JAZZ THEATRE DANCE (3)
PR: Admission by placement audition and DAA 3502. Continuation of DAA 3502. Further emphasis on projection, phrasing, rhythmic patterns, and dynamics. Solo and ensemble studies leading to performance. May be repeated.
DAA 3701 CHOREOGRAPHY II (2)
PR: DAA 3700 or CI. Preparation of studies in rhythm, dynamics, form, and motivation. May be repeated.
DAA 3704 DANCE IMPROVISATION (2)
For majors and non-majors. Exploring various methods of spontaneously creating dance movement in individual and group situations. Structured and unstructured approaches will be explored. May be repeated.
DAA 3800 SPECIALIZED STUDY IN MOVEMENT THEORY AND BODY ALIGNMENT (2)
Analysis of scientific basis of movement for the dancer through the study of body alignment and movement theories related to dance techniques.
DAA 4106 MODERN DANCE IV (4)
PR: Admission by placement audition or CI. Intensive work on the growth of personal performance styles. Equal emphasis will be given to training the body in the development of technical excellence. May be repeated.
DAA 4206 BALLET IV (4)
PR: Admission by placement audition or CI. Perfecting the execution of barre work. Intensification of centre work. More stress on aesthetic quality of movement and phrasing. Students expected to be proficient in pointe work. Outside projects, concerts, and performances are required. May be repeated.
DAA 4702 CHOREOGRAPHY III (2)
PR: DAA 3701 or CI. Work directed toward duets and group dances. The students will submit choreographic ideas for instructor's approval, then proceed with rehearsals. Lec-lab., reading. Rehearsal hours to be arranged. May be repeated.
DAA 4703 CHOREOGRAPHY IV (2)
PR: DAA 4702. The student will prepare studies based on free form, minimal art, and chance methods. Lec-lab., reading. May be repeated.
DAA 4790 SENIOR PROJECT (1-5)
PR: Senior Dance major, CI, CC. The creation of an original group work and solo within the senior's major concentration-ballet or modern. To be performed and presented with the concurrence of a faculty advisor.
DAA 4920 DANCE STUDIES (1-4)
PR: CI and CC. Dance Major status. Individual study to extended competency in technique and performance of Dance through participation in special workshops. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours.
DAE 4300 DANCE PEDAGOGY: THEORY AND PRACTICE (3)
PR: CI and CC. For majors and non-majors. Designed to provide prospective dance teachers with opportunities to develop concepts of pedagogy based on principles of teaching - learning in dance techniques and choreography. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours.
DAE 4362 DANCE PEDAGOGY: SECONDARY CURRICULUM AND METHODS (3)
This course is designed to meet the needs of students in dance education to understand the scope and sequence of dance curriculum design and teaching methods appropriate to the secondary student.
DAE 4371 DANCE PEDAGOGY: PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY METHODS (3) This course is designed to meet the needs of students in dance education to understand the scope and sequence of dance curriculum design and teaching methods appropriate to Pre-K and Elementary students.
DAN 2100 INTRODUCTION TO DANCE -6A (3)
For majors and non-dance majors. A study of the art and language of dance through lectures, discussions, concert attendance, and studio practice. Designed to develop awareness and insight of this art form through discussion, observation, writing, and movement experience.
DAN 2610 MUSIC FOR DANCE I (2)
Development of practical music skills in relation to dance. Emphasis on rhythm and the relationship of music forms to dance. May be repeated up to 4 credit hours.
DAN 2611 MUSIC FOR DANCE II (2)
PR: DAN 2610 or CI. Elements within historical context. Continued problems in rhythmic materials.
DAN 2933 ENTRY SEMINAR (2)
This is a study of dance-related career opportunities through lectures, assigned reading and video viewing. This course will aid majors in understanding dance as an aesthetic art form through discussion and critical evaluation.
DAN 3420 INTRODUCTION TO LABAN MOVEMENT ANALYSIS (3)
Laban Movement Analysis is a system which enables one to see, describe and learn movement in a clear, efficient and objective manner. Space, shape, dynamics and human development patterns are categories which are studied by means of lecture, improvisational movement and reading materials.
DAN 3590 PRACTICUM IN DANCE PRODUCTION I (1-2)
A practicum in mounting dance concerts with shop work and backstage participation. Intended for students working in costuming, set preparation, light presentation, stage management, and production crew. Dance majors must have at least 2 credits for graduation accumulated in two different semesters. 40 hour lab required.
DAN 3730 DANCE KINESIOLOGY (3)
PR: Sophomore or transfer students. This course will give the student an understanding of basic human anatomy and how it functins in relation to movement, injury prevention, teaching and performance. Individual structural differences and how these affect movement potential will also be studies. There will be an emphasis on the kinesiological analysis of movement with the goal of increased efficiency, enhanced performance and injury prevention.
DAN 4111 DANCE HISTORY THROUGH THE 19TH CENTURY -6A (3)
Designed for majors and non-majors, this course will presnet a comprehensive view of the evolution of dance as an art form fro its origins through the 19th Century. It is desinged to develop awareness and insight through lecture, discussion, video, observation and writing.
DAN 4112 20TH CENTURY DANCE (3)
Designed for majors and non-majors, this course will trace the development of dance as an art form in the 20th Century. It is designed to develop awareness and insight through lecture, discussion, video, observation and writing. Students will be required to attend at leat two dance performances.
DAN 4170 DANCE SENIOR SEMINAR (2)
PR: Senior Dance major status. A study of career opportunities in performance, teaching, research, design, and choreography. To aid majors in self-appraisal as artists and develop methods to further their potential in the professional world. Discussion, critical evaluation, and projects.
DAN 4905 DIRECTED READING (2)
PR: CI and CC. Readings in topic of special interest to the student. Selection of topic and materials must be agreed upon and appropriate credit must be assigned prior to registration. A contract with all necessary signatures is required for registration. May be repeated for credit for different topics only.
DAN 4906 DIRECTED STUDY (1-5)
PR: CI and CC. Independent studies in the various areas of Dance. Course of study may be used to fulfill Junior Project. Must receive approval prior to registration.
DAN 4930 SELECTED TOPICS IN DANCE (1-5)
PR: CI and CC. The content of the course will be governed by student demand and instructor interest. May be repeated for credit for different topics only.
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