School of Dance
Our four year pre-professional training program leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts within the liberal arts setting of Ohio University. We prepare the individual for future work in the field of dance and related professions by encouraging the realization of individual artistic potential through the integration of creative, physical, and intellectual processes. Our curriculum emphasizes modern choreography and performance and includes theoretical, historical, and practical studies in dance. We provide the general University student with studies in the practice, history, and aesthetics of dance. Through presentation of high-quality performances we contribute to the cultural environment of the University, community, and region.
Performances of student and faculty choreography are given regularly in Putnam Studio Theater and a variety of other theatrical spaces. Workshop performances, internships, and College of Fine Arts performance projects offer additional performance opportunities.
A visiting artist program enriches the curriculum during the academic year. Major figures in the field of dance teach, choreograph, hold special workshops, perform, and are engaged for residencies on campus.
Strong individual academic and professional advising characterizes the School of Dance. The development and progress of each dance major are carefully assessed by a faculty advisor. As a dance major or minor, you are expected to maintain at least a 3.0 g.p.a. in dance core work (modern and ballet technique and choregraphy) and a 2.7 g.p.a. overall in dance courses; if your work is found to be deficient, you may be placed on probation or advised to modify your program of study.
Scholarship auditions for incoming freshmen are held in November and January. Schedule an appointment well in advance by contacting the School of Dance or the Office of Admissions. All transfer students intending to major in dance are required to audition as part of the admission process. An appointment for an audition and information on proficiency requirements can be obtained by contacting the director of the School of Dance.
An honors tutorial program in dance is available for exceptionally talented and motivated students. This individualized program of study requires a distinctive combination of high school grades, test scores, teacher recommendations, and special acheivements. Direct inquiries concerning eligibility to the School of Dance. If eligible, you must complete the application, audition, and interview processes by December 15.
Admission Requirements
An audition is required for all students who plan to major or minor in dance. The audition is in the form of a dance class and does not require presentation of previously learned materials. If you wish to be considered for talent scholarships, you must audition by February 1; otherwise, an audition appointment can be made during the school year. Contact the School of Dance, 740-593-1826, for information. Though all prospective students are encouraged to attend auditions on the Ohio University campus, videotapes will be accepted under extenuating circumstances.The School of Dance is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.
Major in Dance
Major code BF5151
Freshman: 50-60DANC 090 Composition Lab 0 DANC 101ABC, Modern and Ballet 102ABC,103ABC Techniques/Composition 21 DANC 111 Music for Dance 2 DANC 170 View. 20th-Cent. Dance 4 DANC 231 Intro Dance Kinesiology 2 DANC 380 Practicum in Dance Prod. 1-3 Tier I English Composition (100 level) 5 Tier I quantitative skills 4-5 Tier II 5-9 Electives 6-9 Sophomore: 48-60DANC 090 Composition Lab 0 DANC 201ABC, Modern and Ballet 202ABC, 203ABC Techniques/Composition 21 DANC 240 Pract. in Tchng. Dance 1 DANC 312 Music for Dance 3 DANC 331 Analysis of Dance Mvt. 4 DANC 380 Practicum in Dance Prod. 1-3 DANC 440 Pract. in Teaching Dance 2 DANC 441 Teaching Dance 3 Tier II 10-15 Electives 6-10 Junior: 49-55DANC 090 Compostion Lab 0 DANC 301ABC, 302ABC,303ABC Modern and Ballet Techniques/Composition 21 DANC 313 Dance Notation 3 DANC 380 Practicum in Dance Prod. 1-3 DANC 431 Dance Kinesiology Sem. 2 DANC 440 Pract. in Tchng. Dance 2 DANC 443 Teaching Dance I 2 DANC 471 History of Dance 4 English composition (300 level) 4 Tier II 4-5 Electives 6-10 Senior: 43-56DANC 090 Composition Lab 0 DANC 351 ( * ) Dance Cultures 4 orDANC 472( * ) History of Dance II DANC 401AB, Modern and Ballet 402AB,403AB Techniques 15 DANC 460 Senior Seminar 2 DANC 473 History of Dance III 4 DANC 480 Production Problems 3-6 Tier III 4-5 Electives 12-24*DANC 351 and DANC 472--offered alternate years.
Electives should include a choice of courses in philosophy, psychology, anthropology, studio art, art history, music performance, music history, theater history, acting.
Total minimum hours required: 192
Minor in Dance
Minor code OR5151
A dance minor is designed for individuals majoring in other fields who wish, in the course of their college experience, to gain an understanding of the art of dance. This program may, however, be applied toward the dance major sequence. To become a dance minor, you must come to the School of Dance for an audition and advising. The first quarter of work is probationary. The minor program includes 30 credits, with a minimum of 4 credits selected from DANC 312, 313, 331, 351, 431, 443, 471, 472, and 473. Program approval is required. DANC 090 Composition Lab 0
DANC 101 ABC Technique/Composition 7
DANC 102 ABC Technique/Composition 7
DANC 103 ABC Technique/Composition 7
DANC 170 View. 20th-Cent. Dance 4
DANC 380 Practicum in Dance Prod. 1
Dance electives 4-7
DANC 101, 102, and 103 must be taken sequentially within one academic year. Under exceptional circumstances and with faculty approval, other arrangements may be made.
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Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-1000