The VPA-Dance program is designed to be as flexible as possible, to accommodate the student’s needs and interests. Students gain a strong foundation in contemporary dance, and focus on either performance or choreography through chosen electives, for a minimum of 56 credits.

Gateway courses must be passed with a grade of "B" or better for a student to continue in the program of study.

A. Dance techniques (minimum 20 credits)

Modern Dance Techniques
Note: Repeatable for a total of six credits. Prerequisite: DANC 220. Required for dance majors.
DANC 310
Intermediate Modern Dance Technique I [3]

DANC 320
Intermediate Modern Dance Technique II [3] - (Gateway Course - requires a minimum grade of ‘B’ to continue in the major)

DANC 410
Advanced Modern Dance Technique I [3]

DANC 420
Advanced Modern Dance Technique II [3]

DANC 260
Introduction to African Dance [3]

Other Techniques
A minimum of 4 credits in ballet technique, which must include the following repeatable courses:

DANC 216
Ballet II - Intermediate Ballet [2]

DANC 316
Ballet III - High Intermediate Ballet [2]

Plus 4 credits in elective dance techniques from the following:
DANC 301
Special Studies in Dance [1-3]]

B. Choreographic Process and Performance (14 credits)

DANC 230
Improvisation [3]

DANC 330
Dance Composition I [3]

DANC 331
Dance Composition II [3]

DANC 350
Dance Workshop [2]

Plus one of the following:
DANC 340
Dance and Technology [3]

DANC 450
Repertory [3]

DANC 390
Performance Workshop [3]

DANC 326
Methods of Teaching Dance [3]

C. Dance History (6 credits)

DANC 201
History of Dance I [3]

DANC 202
History of Dance II [3]

D. Visual and Performing Arts Core (8-12 credits)

VPA 225
Ideas in the Arts [3]

VPA 325
Contemporary Art in Process [3