Core Curriculum (49 Credit Hours)

Required Courses: 

• DANCE 210: Ballet 3 (2)
• DANCE 211: Ballet 4 (2)
• DANCE 220: Modern 3 (2)
• DANCE 221: Modern 4 (2)   
• DANCE 230: Jazz 2 (2)
• DANCE 242: Ethnic Styles (1)
• DANCE 287: Choreography 1 (2)
• DANCE 301: Dance History 1 (3) 
• DANCE 302: Dance History 2 (3)   
• DANCE 310: Ballet 5 (2) 
• DANCE 311: Ballet 6 (2)
• DANCE 315: Partnering (1)
• DANCE 320: Modern 5 (2)
• DANCE 321: Modern 6 (2)
• DANCE 380: Dance Production (2)
• DANCE 487: Choreography 2 (2)
• DANCE 489: Dance Practicum (2)
• DANCE 490: Creative Project (2)   
• PEP 292: Anatomy (3)      
• THEAT 105: Freshman Experience (0)
• THEAT 107: Design and Tech Awareness in Theatre and Dance (3) 
• THEAT 223: Theatrical Costuming (3)   
• THEAT 232: Acting 1 (3)   
• THEAT 270: Basic Musicianship (3)

Directed Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Select 1 Credit Hour:

• DANCE 131: Musical Theatre Tap (1)
• DANCE 231: Tap 2 (1)

Select 6 Credit Hours:

• DANCE 281: Dance Theatre (4-6)
• DANCE 489: Dance Practicum (0-2)
  

Select 5 Credit Hours:

• DANCE 232: Musical Theatre Dance Styles (2-6)
• DANCE 242: Clogging/Ethnic Styles (1-3)
• DANCE 330: Jazz 3 (2-4)
• DANCE 332: Advanced Musical Theatre Dance (2-6)
  

Select 3 Credit Hours:

• DANCE 380: Dance Production (2)
• DANCE 488: Dance Pedagogy (1-2)
• DANCE 489: Dance Practicum (1-8)
• DANCE 496: Directed Study in Dance (1-3)
• THEAT 102: Computers in Theatre and Dance (3)
• THEAT 318: Adv Topics in Theatre (Musical Theatre) (3)
   

Students are selected for this major only by audition. In addition, Dance majors must pass a jury at the end of their sophomore and junior years to continue in this option and an exit jury or interview during the senior year to complete the option. Students failing to pass a jury at the end of one academic year are considered on probationary status for the major; those failing to pass a jury at the end of the succeeding year will be dropped from the major. All students must participate in Ball State Dance Theatre at least two full years.

More Information 
For complete information on program requirements, please consult the Ball State University Undergraduate Catalog or contact the Department of Theatre and Dance.