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2016-2017 University Catalog

Dance, BFA

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Banner Code: AR-BFA-DANC
Web: dance.gmu.edu

College: College of Visual and Performing Arts  
Department: School of Dance  

Undergraduate Program

The BFA in dance is a performance-oriented contemporary dance program designed to prepare students professionally as performers, choreographers, educators, and active leaders of the dance community. Students in this program demonstrate technical mastery and devote their college study to an intensive and comprehensive dance curriculum.

Daily technical training in modern dance and ballet, and numerous performance opportunities develops a versatile dancer. Student progress in the BFA program is assessed consistently.  Because of the professional nature of the BFA degree, the program requires completion of 126 credits of course work.

Entrance to the program is by audition.  Information about the audition process, including dates and audition application, can be found on the school web page, dance.gmu.edu, or by calling the dance office at 703-993-1114.  Admission to the university is determined by the Admissions Office.

Degree Requirements

Mason Core (28 credits)

Foundation

Written Communication:

Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 for ENGH 101.  Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 100 or 101, as well as in 302, to fulfill degree requirements.

Foundation Requirements:
  • Quantitative reasoning Credits: 3
  • Information technology Credits: 3

Core Requirements

  • Literature Credits: 3
  • Natural science (must include one laboratory science) Credits: 7
  • Western civilization Credits: 3
  • Social science Credits: 3

Dance Major Core (86 credits)

Choose 18 credits from the following:

Choose 9 credits from the following:

Dance Electives (15 credits)

Chosen from the following:

Note:

Additional technique and performance credits beyond those required in the major core may be applied to dance electives.

Electives (12 credits)

BFA majors are encouraged to complete coursework in AVT/ARTH (Art or Art History), MUSI (Music) or THR (Theater) to enhance their artistry.

Total: 126 credits

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