Dance, Performance Track
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Performance Track
University Core Requirements
Please consult the University Core requirements page for additional courses as required by the College of Communication and Fine Arts.Lower Division Major RequirementsStudents are required to take 10
general dance courses, 4 semesters of
modern dance, 4 semesters of
ballet, 4 semesters of
jazz dance and participate in at least 2
dance performances.
General Dance Requirements:
| LMU COURSE |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 100: Orientation to Dance |
None |
| DANC 101: Principles of Movement |
None |
| DANC 160: Fundamentals of Composition I |
None |
| DANC 161: Fundamentals of Composition II |
None |
| DANC 183: Stagecraft |
None |
| DANC 260: Laban Movement Analysis |
None |
| DANC 262: Dance Styles and Forms |
None |
| DANC 281: History of Dance Theatre |
None |
| World Dance: 1 semester hour chosen from the following list. |
None |
| Yoga or Pilates: 1 semester hour chosen from the following list: |
PED 148: Yoga |
Modern Dance Requirement:
Students take Modern Dance for 4 semesters at their level of proficiency:
| LMU COURSE |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 102: Modern Dance I |
None |
| AND/OR |
AND/OR |
| DANC 202: Modern Dance II |
None |
Ballet Requirement:
Students take Ballet for 4 semesters at their level of proficiency:
| LMU COURSE |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 120: Ballet I |
None |
| AND/OR |
AND/OR |
| DANC 220: Ballet II |
None |
Jazz Dance Requirement:
Students take Jazz Dance for 4 semesters at their level of proficiency:
| LMU COURSE |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 142: Jazz Dance I |
None |
| AND/OR |
AND/OR |
| DANC 242: Jazz Dance II |
None |
Dance Performance Requirement:
Students are required to perform in at least 2 dance concerts.
| LMU COURSE |
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 279: Rehearsal and Performance I |
None |