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The Creative Studies Major
The Creative Studies curriculum offers an in-depth study of dance as an art form and cultural practice. Students are given the opportunity to explore dance from several analytical and methodological frameworks: technical, creative, historical, cultural, aesthetic, pedagogical and scientific, resulting in a rigorous balance between creative work and academic study.
Ballet and modern dance are the primary techniques, along with classes in non-western dance forms, social dance, integrated dance, somatic practices and jazz.
Learning goals for the Creative Studies Dance Major
- Understand dance as a cultural practice that reflects and impacts local communities and global cultures.
- Develop and practice analytic, evaluative, and contextual skills requisite to critical thinking, kinesthetic understanding, and personal growth.
- Develop and practice skills in rhythmic, movement and compositional analysis.
- Develop effective communication and research skills to promote and articulate a deeper understanding of dance practice and theory.
- Engage in personal assessment and reflective practices that encourage self-directed learning.
- Understand how basic principles of dance science and teaching methodologies can be applied to technical and aesthetic development.
- Recognize and expand creative, artistic, and intellectual potentials.
Application procedures
Current UW students may apply to the major during autumn, winter or spring term. Students interested in applying to the Dance Major must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, be registered in ballet or modern technique and must have completed Dance 250 or Dance 251. Interested students are also encouraged to meet with the Dance Program adviser to discuss the applicants dance background, time to degree and any other pertinent issues or questions related to the major. If interested in applying for the Dance Major please contact the Dance Program's academic advisor.
Prospective students should contact us for an appointment or to arrange a visit. In-person visits to the Dance Program can provide essential information about the Program and also provide the opportunity for potential students to experience a class. The academic advisor and faculty members are always happy to meet with prospective students and answer questions about the Dance Program. All applicants must be current students at the University of Washington in order to be considered for the Dance Major. Please visit the Contact Page for more information on application to the UW and financial aid.
Completion
of the major
A
number of the courses required in the Creative Studies Dance Major are offered
every other year. Consequently, a student should anticipate a minimum of two years to complete all coursework for the major. From his/her first
quarter as a major, a student should work carefully with the
Academic Advisor in order to pursue course work in a progression
that will guarantee completion of the major in four years.
New Requirements Dance Major: 64-71 credits
| Gateway courses (one of the following) |
Credits |
| Dance 250 |
Cross Cultural Dance |
5 |
| Dance 251 |
Creative Process |
5 |
| Cross Cultural Component (one of the following) |
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| Dance 250 |
Cross Cultural Dance |
5 |
| Dance 234 |
World Dance and Culture |
3 |
| Dance 336 |
Integrated Dance: History, Methodology, and Praxis |
3 |
| Dance 350 |
Dance Ethnography (offered every other year) |
3 |
| Dance History (one of the following) |
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| Dance 344 or 345 |
Early or Contemporary Dance History (offered alternating years) |
5 |
| Required courses (23 credits) |
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| Dance 166 |
Dance Composition I |
5 |
| Dance 242 |
Music in Relation to Dance |
3 |
| Dance 270* |
Dance Performance |
2 |
| Dance 480 |
Senior Seminar |
3 |
| Dance 493 |
Anatomy for Dance |
5 |
| Dance 494 |
Dance Teaching Methodologies |
5 |
| Electives (at least one of the following) |
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| Dance 234 |
World Dance and Culture |
3 |
| Dance 235 |
Integrated Dance: Training and Composition |
3 |
| Dance 251 |
Creative Process |
5 |
| Dance 266** |
Dance Composition II |
3 |
| Dance 336 |
Integrated Dance: History, Methodology and Praxis
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3 |
| Dance 350 |
Dance Ethnography |
3 |
| Dance 366** |
Dance Composition III |
3 |
| Dance 371 |
Choreography Workshop |
3 |
| Dance 420 |
Dance Aesthetics |
3 |
| Dance 490 |
Special Studies |
3 |
*Up to 4 additional credits of Dance 270 may be taken as electives and may count toward completion of the dance major.
**The full comp series (Comp I plus 6 credits in Comp II and/or Comp III, both of which may be repeated) is required for those majors interested in choreographing for the Dance Majors Concert.
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Technique (minimum 28 credits)
Must have at least 12cr at 300 level or above and at least 6cr in both ballet and modern.
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| Dance 104,105,106 |
Modern Technique I |
2-3 |
| Dance 107,108,109 |
Ballet Technique I |
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| Dance 110,111,112 |
Jazz Technique I |
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| Dance 201,202,203 |
Ballet Technique II |
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| Dance 204,205,206 |
Modern Technique II |
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| Dance 210,211,212 |
Jazz Technique II |
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| Dance 230,232,233 |
Alternative Movement Studies |
2-3 |
| Dance 231 |
Folk and Social Dance Forms |
2-3 |
| Dance 236 |
Salsa and Latin Dance |
2-3 |
| Dance 237 |
Ballroom Dance |
2-3 |
| Dance 238 |
Swing Dance |
2-3 |
| Dance 239 |
Tango Dance |
2-3 |
| Dance 241 |
Intermediate Folk and Social Dance Forms |
2-3 |
| Dance 301,302,303 |
Ballet Technique III |
2-3 |
| Dance 304,305,306 |
Modern Technique III |
2-3 |
| Dance 310,311,312 |
Jazz Technique III |
2-3 |
| Dance 401,402,403 |
Ballet Technique IV |
2-3 |
| Dance 404,405,406 |
Modern Technique IV |
2-3 |
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Please
visit the Courses
section for course offerings.
Performance
activities
All dance
majors are required to participate in dance performance activities,
including working on a production crew for a dance performance.
Another activity might be performing in one of the following three
concerts: Faculty Dance Concert, M.F.A. Concert, or the Dance Majors Concert.
Admissions information
Office of Admissions
University of Washington
Box 355840
Seattle, WA 98195-5840
206.543.9686
Financial Aid information
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Washington
Box 355880
Seattle, WA 98195-5580
206.543.6101
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