Dance
Curriculum
Technique & Concept Emphasis
- DNCE 312: Dance Performance and Choreography (Orchesis Dance Company): 1-3 credits *By audition only
All courses listed below are 2 credits each:
- DNCE 220, 221, 222: Modern Dance I
- DNCE 320, 321, 322: Modern Dance II
- DNCE 217, 218, 219: Ballet I
- DNCE 317, 318, 319: Ballet II
- DNCE 207, 307, 407: Jazz I, II, III
Academic Emphasis
- DNCE 161: Cultural History of Dance (4 credits)
- DNCE 300: Dance Composition (3 credits)
- DNCE 311: Music for Dance (3 credits)
- DNCE 401: Choreography (4 credits)
- DNCE 402: Dance Production (3 credit)
- DNCE 309: Teaching Methods: Recreational Dance (3 credit)
- DNCE 314: Dance for Children (3 credits)
- DNCE 315: Teaching Methods: Dance Technique (4 Credits)
Elective Options
- DNCE 417,418,419: Ballet III (2 credits each)
- DNCE 109/PHY 109 Physics of Dance (4 credits)
- DNCE 495: Practicum (variable credit)
All courses below are 1 credit each.
- DNCE 107: Intro to Jazz Dance
- DNCE 117: Intro to Ballet
- DNCE 120: Intro to Modern
- DNCE 121, 122, 123: Tap Dance I, II, III
- DNCE 355: Pointe and Variations
- DNCE 156: Partnering
- DNCE 417,418,419: Ballet III
- PEF 153: Mat Pilates
Links to specific curriculum requirements:
Dance Major BA (Total 67 credits)
Dance Performance Minor (Total 37 Credits)
Dance Minor with Optional Teaching Endorsement (Total 36-37 credits)
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Questions? Contact Us
Gabrielle McNeillie
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7572
Dance Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor