Dance
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2024 and after)
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and multicultural requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
The BFA Dance Major is a specialized admission major. To be admitted, you must successfully complete an audition, preferably during your senior year in high school. Information on auditions can be obtained at www.dance.fsu.edu
Mapping Coordinator: Eddie Page
Email: epage@fsu.edu
Sample Schedule and Required Milestones by Term
Sample Schedule: Term 1 hrs |
ENC1101 Freshman Composition3 |
1st GE Core Mathematics3 |
DAN2101 Introduction to the Dance Profession 3 |
DAN3744 Dance Conditioning2 |
DAN2500 Introduction to Design1 |
Ballet2 |
Contemporary2 |
Required Milestones: Term 1 |
Complete ENC1101( ≥ C minus ) |
Major GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of C minus or better in all Dance coursework |
Overall GPA of a 2.50 or higher |
Sample Schedule: Term 2 hrs |
ENC2135 Research, Genre, and Context 3 |
2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics3 |
DAA2610 Dance Composition2 |
DAN2610 Rhythmic Analysis3 |
DAA1680 Dance Ensemble 1 |
Ballet2 |
Contemporary2 |
Required Milestones: Term 2 |
Complete ENC2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Complete 1st GE Mathematics ( ≥ C minus ) |
Complete annual School of Dance Performance requirement |
Major GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of C minus or better in all Dance coursework |
Overall GPA of a 2.50 or higher |
Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs |
GE Core Humanities/Cultural Practice or Ethics3 |
DAN4418 Survey of Dance Technologies (Computer Literacy)3 |
DAN2611 Music and Choreography3 |
DAN3144 Cultural Perspectives in Dance (GE Humanities and X)3 |
Ballet2 |
Contemporary2 |
Required Milestones: Term 3 |
Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics ( ≥ C minus ) |
May use DAN3144 to fulfill one Humanities/Fine Arts requirements |
Major GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of C minus or better in all Dance coursework |
Overall GPA of a 2.50 or higher |
Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs |
DAN3714 Dance Kinesiology3 |
GE Core Natural Science with Lab4 |
DAN3504 Dance Production2 |
DAA2681 Dance Ensemble 1 |
DAA3654 Choreography-Repertory2 |
Ballet2 |
Contemporary2 |
Required Milestones: Term 4 |
Pass Midpoint Assessment |
Complete annual School of Dance Performance requirement |
Major GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of C minus or better in all Dance coursework |
Overall GPA of a 2.50 or higher |
Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs |
GE Core History/Social Science3 |
DAN3400 Movement Analysis3 |
DAN3145 Classical Perspectives in Dance3 |
GE Natural Science3 |
Ballet2 |
Contemporary2 |
Required Milestones: Term 5 |
Major GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of C minus or better in all Dance coursework |
Overall GPA of a 2.50 or higher |
Civic Literacy requirement |
Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs |
GE Social Science/History3 |
DAA3614 Dance Composition3 |
DAN3146 Contemporary Perspectives in Dance3 |
DAA3684 Dance Ensemble 1 |
Dance Elective2 |
Ballet2 |
Contemporary2 |
Required Milestones: Term 6 |
Complete annual School of Dance Performance requirement |
Major GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of C minus or better in all Dance coursework |
Overall GPA of a 2.50 or higher |
Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs |
Elective or GE Ethics (if Core is not Ethics)3 |
DAE3384 Methods & Materials in Dance Education3 |
Ballet2 |
Contemporary2 |
Oral Communication Competency course3 |
Dance Elective3 |
Required Milestones: Term 7 |
Complete Pre-Graduation Checks |
Reach Technical Proficiency Level |
Major GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of C minus or better in all Dance coursework |
Overall GPA of a 2.50 or higher |
Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs |
DAA4685 Dance Ensemble 1 |
DAN3584 Dance Theatre Lab1 |
DAN4971: Senior Capstone Experience (SIP)3 |
Ballet or Contemporary2 |
FSU Core Elective3 |
Dance Electives6 |
Required Milestones: Term 8 |
Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks of semester |
Complete all General Education and University Requirements |
Complete annual School of Dance Performance requirement |
Major GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of C minus or better in all Dance coursework |
Overall GPA of a 2.50 or higher |
Employment Information
Representative Job titles Related to this Major (Baccalaureate level): Professional Dancer, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Rehearsal Director, Ballet Mistress/Master, Teacher of Ballet and/or Contemporary Dance Technique, Dance Company Manager, Production Manager for Dance Company, Theme Entertainment Resort Performer, Cruise Industry Performer, Dance Critic, Dance Technology Specialist. With further study: Dance Therapist, University Dance Professor, Dance Historian, Dance Archivist, Certified Fitness Trainer, Certified Pilates Trainer, Dance Dramaturg.
Representative Employers: Dance Companies, Private Dance Studios, Fitness studios, Theatre Companies, College and Universities, Movies, Television, Arts Non-profit & Educational Agencies, Public and Private Schools (with teaching certification), Theme Parks, Cruise lines.
International Opportunities: International study is available for all students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course work towards various majors and minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is important to consult with the academic advisor before participating. Interested students can find information about international study, research, internships, and service opportunities at: global.fsu.edu/undergraduate-students/going-abroad.
This Map is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between the University and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. The University specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any Map at any time within the students period of study at the University.
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