The Dance Certificate is a 19-credit program open to all students. Students who pursue this certificate often have a background in dance, but may not be seeking a degree in dance. Others are beginning dance students.
The program provides a foundation in contemporary dance practice and theory, as well as offering opportunities in a variety of movement, somatic, and creative practice courses including contemporary dance, ballet, movement analysis, improvisation, dance composition, as well as dance history. The certificate also offers students the flexibility of choosing among a wide variety of courses that may interest them, including hip-hop, African, Tai Ji, among others. Students may also participate in performance opportunities if they have an interest in performance.
How to Get in
Undergraduate students in good academic standing, with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, may declare this certificate.
Students must meet with the dance certificate advisor to discuss their intention to pursue the certificate. Students will enroll in two semesters of dance technique and apply for admission to the Dance Certificate at the end of the second semester. Students intending to pursue the Dance Certificate should visit the School of Education's Certificate Programs page to complete the declaration form.
Requirements
The Dance Certificate requires the following course distribution for a minimum of 19 credits. At least 10 credits must be completed in residence. Completion of the certificate requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 in certificate coursework.
Movement Techniques (8 credits)
Select 8 credits representing 3 different dance forms from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 101 | Social Dance I | 1 |
| DANCE 102 | Social Dance II | 1 |
| DANCE 103 | Modern Jazz Dance | 1 |
| DANCE 105 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DANCE 106 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DANCE 107 | Contemporary Dance I | 1 |
| DANCE 108 | Contemporary Dance II | 1 |
| DANCE 110 | Workshop in Dance Activity | 1-2 |
| DANCE 111 | Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory I | 1-3 |
| DANCE 112 | Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory II | 1-3 |
| DANCE 115 | Hip-Hop Dance Technique and Theory 1 | 1-2 |
| DANCE 118 | African Dance | 1 |
| DANCE/ASIAN AM 121 | Asian American Movement | 3 |
| DANCE 125 | Ballet Technique I | 1-2 |
| DANCE 126 | Ballet Technique I-B | 1-2 |
| DANCE 211 | Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory III | 1-3 |
| DANCE 212 | Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory IV | 1-3 |
| DANCE 225 | Ballet Technique II | 1-2 |
| DANCE 226 | Ballet Technique II-B | 1-2 |
| DANCE 311 | Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory V | 1-3 |
| DANCE 312 | Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory VI | 1-3 |
| DANCE 325 | Ballet Technique III | 1-2 |
| DANCE 326 | Ballet Technique III-B | 1-2 |
| DANCE 410 | Contemporary Dance Forms | 1-3 |
| DANCE 560 | Current Topics in Dance: Workshop | 1-3 |
Additional Required Courses (11 credits)
Complete 11 credits representing 4 different requirements from the following options:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 131 | Somatic Theory and Practices | 2 |
| or DANCE 157 | Introduction to Movement Analysis | |
| DANCE 156 | Movement as Material Through Improvisation | 2-3 |
| or DANCE/AFROAMER/ASIAN AM/FOLKLORE 319 | Afro Asian Improv: From Hip Hop to Martial Arts Fusion | |
| DANCE 255 | Movement Composition for the Performing and Visual Arts | 2-3 |
| or DANCE 274 | Methods in Dance Education | |
| or DANCE 373 | Introduction to Dance and Community | |
| DANCE 265 | Dance History I: Dance in the Modern Era | 3 |
| or DANCE/AFROAMER/MUSIC 318 | Cultural Cross Currents: West African Dance/Music in the Americas | |
| or DANCE 365 | Dance History II: Directions and Issues of Contemporary Dance | |
Certificate Completion Requirement
This undergraduate certificate must be completed concurrently with the student’s undergraduate degree. Students cannot delay degree completion to complete the certificate.