More on the Dance with Business Cognate major
Are you passionate about dance and also interested in the world of business? The Bachelor of Arts in Dance with Business Cognate offers a unique opportunity to combine these two fields. This comprehensive dance degree program provides a broad learning experience in various dance styles, including ballet, modern, tap, and jazz, while also incorporating essential business acumen.
The curriculum is built around core dance coursework such as choreography, dance history, pedagogy, and physical analysis. This blend of artistic and business education prepares graduates for diverse career paths. You might find yourself managing a dance studio, pursuing graduate studies in arts administration, dance history, physical or dance therapy, or even dance ethnology. Teaching in private studios is another viable and rewarding option for graduates of this dance degree.
Admission into the dance program starts with a probationary first year, granted only through audition. Progressing through the levels of dance techniques requires consistent achievement. A “B+” grade or higher is needed for advancement from Ballet IV to VIII, and a “B” or better in all other technique classes.
To officially enter the BA program in Dance within the School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration, students must successfully complete their probationary first year. This includes demonstrating strong work habits, passing the Freshman Jury and Interview, and maintaining a GPA of 2.785 or higher in all dance courses. Continuous enrollment in a dance technique class each semester is mandatory until all technique requirements are fulfilled. For the BA in Dance Studies with a Business Cognate, completion of two semesters of Ballet V is a specific requirement.
The following information is officially endorsed by The School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences and serves as a helpful guide. However, official degree requirements are determined upon transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should always refer to their Degree Progress Report (Stellic), which is the definitive source for graduation requirements. Please note that completing this dance degree within the typical timeframe depends on various factors, including course availability, credit load, work commitments, finances, family responsibilities, course drops or withdrawals, successful course completion, and prerequisite requirements. The transfer process is facilitated through meetings with your academic advisor.
Accelerated Three-Year Option: Highly motivated first-time students who have already earned credits equivalent to at least the first year of coursework may be eligible for an accelerated three-year option. Credits can be earned through strong scores on Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. The specific credit awarded for AP scores or CCP courses is determined by the relevant academic department and may vary based on exam scores or course grades. Credit may also be obtained through examination or placement tests where applicable.
Degree Requirements
Program Summary
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 36 |
| Business Cognate | 9 |
| Ballet Technique | 14 |
| Modern Technique | 9 |
| Jazz and Tap | 8 |
| Somatic, World Dance, and Other | 7 |
| Dance Lecture Courses | 27 |
| Dance Organizations | 5 |
| Additional Credits for Graduation * | 6 |
| Total Hours | 121 |
* This dance degree major requires a minimum of 121 completed credit hours for graduation.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses can also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements within the dance degree major. | |
| While students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations to facilitate successful degree completion. | |
| Academic Foundations | 12 |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | |
| Speaking: 3 credit hours | |
| Writing: 6 credit hours | |
| Breadth of Knowledge | 22 |
| Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | |
| Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | |
| Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | |
| PSYC 100 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| Diversity | |
| Domestic Diversity | |
| Global Diversity | |
| Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 |
| Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | |
| Complex Issues Facing Society | |
| Capstone | |
| Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings to explore further options for your dance degree. | |
| Total Hours | 36 |
College of Arts & Sciences Requirement
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Students enrolled in this dance degree must also complete a minimum of 40 credits (excluding workshops) from either: | |
| Upper-level (300/400) courses both within and outside of the student’s major; | |
| or other courses outside the major department approved by the student’s major department chair (permission should be obtained prior to enrollment); please note that these may not include workshops. This ensures a broad and rigorous academic experience alongside your specialized dance degree coursework. |
Business Cognate Courses
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Select nine credits from the following business minors to complement your dance degree: | 9 |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Business Administration for Non-Business Majors | |
| Pre-MBA for Non–Business Majors | |
| Sales Management | |
| Consumer Marketing | |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Ballet Technique (Ballet III-V)
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Select 14 credits, including two semesters of Ballet V, to build a strong foundation in classical ballet within your dance degree: | 14 |
| DNCE xxx | Ballet | |
| DNCE 300 | Ballet V | |
| DNCE 300 | Ballet V | |
| Total Hours | 14 |
Modern Technique (Modern III-V)
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Select nine credits, including one semester of Modern V, to explore contemporary movement in your dance degree: | 9 |
| DNCE xxx | Modern | |
| DNCE 310 | Modern V | |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Jazz and Tap Dance Courses
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Explore the rhythms and styles of jazz and tap dance with these courses within your dance degree: | 8 |
| DNCE 120 | Jazz Dance I | 2 |
| DNCE 220 | Jazz Dance II | 2 |
| DNCE 130 | Tap Dance I | 2 |
| DNCE 230 | Tap Dance II | 2 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
Somatics, World Dance, and Other Electives
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Broaden your dance horizons with courses in somatics, world dance forms, and partnering techniques within your dance degree: | 7 |
| DNCE xxx | Dance Somatics | 1 |
| DNCE xxx | Dance Somatics | 1 |
| DNCE 152 | Topics in World Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 152 | Topics in World Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 159 | Ballroom Dance I | 1 |
| DNCE 340 | Partnering | 2 |
| Total Hours | 7 |
Dance Lecture Courses
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Explore the theoretical and historical aspects of dance with these lecture courses, integral to your comprehensive dance degree: | 27 |
| DNCE 153 | Orientation for Dance | 0 |
| DNCE 160 | Dance As An Art Form | 2 |
| DNCE 156 | Physical Analysis for Dance I | 2 |
| DNCE 157 | Physical Analysis for Dnce II | 2 |
| DNCE 352 | Digital Technology for Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 356 | Choreography I | 2 |
| DNCE 357 | Choreography II | 2 |
| DNCE 158 | Movement Fundamentals | 2 |
| or DNCE 360 | Rhythmic Analysis – Dance | |
| DNCE 349 | Learning Theory for Dance | 2 |
| DNCE 353 | Instructional Strategies for Dance | 2 |
| DNCE 351 | History of Ballet | 2 |
| DNCE 355 | Dance History: 20th Century | 2 |
| DNCE 354 | Dance Philosophy and Criticism | 3 |
| DNCE 453 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| DNCE 154 | Freshman Jury and Interview | 0 |
| Total Hours | 27 |
Dance Organizations
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Enhance your practical experience and collaboration skills by selecting from these dance organizations as part of your dance degree: | 5 |
| DNCEO 153 | Touring Ensemble (two semesters) | |
| DNCEO 155 | Dance Production Ensemble | |
| DNCEO xxx | |
| Total Hours | 5 |
