College of Fine Arts Information 1999-2000

School of Dance

Madeleine Scott, Director

The School of Dance, a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Dance, offers an undergraduate four-year professional training program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The overall goal of the school is to prepare you for work in the field and for advanced graduate studies. Throughout your program of study you are encouraged to develop your unique talent in class and performance. Our curriculum provides a foundation upon which you may build a career as a performer, choreographer, or teacher. The core curriculum emphasizes developing performance skills through the study of dance technique, and fostering creative abilities through the study of choreography. Other major coursework provides you with a broad knowledge base in dance history, ethnology, music, kinesiology, and the teaching of dance. A strong background in liberal arts education that fulfills dance major and university requirements encourages an understanding of the art of dance in its cultural context. Related experiences in the school, such as technical production and arts administration, offer additional career options.

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.

An extensive 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 2.7 g.p.a. in dance coursework; 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, 614-593-1826, for information. Though all prospective students are encouraged to attend auditions on the Ohio University campus, videotapes will be accepted under extenuating circumstances.

Major in Dance
Major code BF5151

Freshman: 50-60

DANC 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: 48-60

DANC 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: 49-55

DANC 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                              2

DANC 471        History of Dance                            4

                English composition (300 level)             4

                Tier II                                   4-5

                Electives                                6-10

Senior: 43-56

DANC 090       Composition Lab                0

DANC 351*      Dance Cultures                 4

DANC 401AB,
402AB,403AB   Modern and Ballet Techniques   15   

DANC 460      Senior Seminar                  2   

DANC 473      History of Dance                4

DANC 480      Production Problems           2-4

              Tier III                      4-5

              Electives                   12-24

*DANC 351-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, 432, 441, 443, 471, 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.