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 Requirements
Students 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 |
MOORPARK COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 100: Orientation to Dance |
None |
| DANC 101: Principles of Movement |
DANC 18: Dance Somatics/Conditioning for Dance |
| DANC 160: Fundamentals of Composition I |
DANC 15A: Introduction to Choreography
+
DANC 15B: Choreography II: Intermediate
(both courses are required) |
| DANC 161: Fundamentals of Composition II |
None |
| DANC 183: Stagecraft |
DANC 51: Elements of Dance Production |
| DANC 260: Laban Movement Analysis |
None |
| DANC 262: Dance Styles and Forms |
None |
| DANC 281: History of Dance Theatre |
DANC 3: Dance History |
| World Dance: 1 semester hour chosen from the following list. |
DANC 31A, 31B
KIN 53 |
| Yoga or Pilates: 1 semester hour chosen from the following list: |
None |
Modern Dance Requirement:
Students take Modern Dance for 4 semesters at their level of proficiency.
| LMU COURSE |
MOORPARK COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 102: Modern Dance I |
DANC 12B: Modern Dance II - Beginning |
| AND/OR |
AND/OR |
| DANC 202: Modern Dance II |
DANC 12C: Modern Dance III - Intermediate |
Ballet Requirement:
Students take Ballet for 4 semesters at their level of proficiency
| LMU COURSE |
MOORPARK COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 120: Ballet I |
DANC 10B: Ballet II - Beginning |
| AND/OR |
AND/OR |
| DANC 220: Ballet II |
DANC 10C: Ballet III - Intermediate |
Jazz Dance Requirement:
Students take Jazz Dance for 4 semesters at their level of proficiency
| LMU COURSE |
MOORPARK COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 142: Jazz Dance I |
DANC 11B: Modern Jazz II - Beginning |
| AND/OR |
AND/OR |
| DANC 242: Jazz Dance II |
DANC 11C: Modern Jazz III - Intermediate |
Dance Performance Requirement:
Students are required to perform in at least 2 dance concerts.
| LMU COURSE |
MOORPARK COLLEGE COURSE |
| DANC 279: Rehearsal and Performance I |
Students fulfill this requirement by choosing courses from the following:
• DANC 51A: Dance Performance/Production I
• DANC 55: Dance Ensemble
• DANC 56: MC Performing Dance Ensemble |