Dance Coursework

Individual academic plans for Dance majors are shaped by each student’s interests, goals, and prior preparation. These plans are developed in close consultation with your academic counselor and the Dance Department Undergraduate Advisor. For detailed information about general education (breadth), degree, and graduation requirements, please refer to the UCI Catalogue.please consult the UCI General Catalogue.

Courses for Dance majors include:

Studio Courses

• Ballet technique (four-five levels)

• Jazz technique (three-four levels)

• Hip Hop

• Modern technique (four levels)

• Tap technique

• Partnering

• Repertory (ballet, modern)

• Improvisation

• Choreography

• Video for Choreography

Other Required Course

History, Dance Studies, Theory, and Music 

• Dance History (two Levels)

• Critical Issues in Dance

• Music for Dancers

Wellness and Dance Science

• Pilates Program for Dancers

• Kinesiology for Dancers

• Injury Prevention/Technique Analysis

Elective Courses

• Arts Management

• Senior Seminar

• Embodiology

• Lighting for Choreography

Pictured: Professor Sheron Wray teaches a Jazz IV class. Photo by Skye Schmidt.