Dance Major

Admission of New Students to the School of Theatre & Dance

In addition to meeting all requirements for admission to the University of Houston, all students applying for acceptance as majors in the School of Theatre & Dance must pass a performance audition or portfolio review. Applicants must audition or present a portfolio for a specific degree and area of concentration and will either be accepted or not accepted by faculty consensus. Students who are accepted into a theatre or dance degree will be "placed" into the curriculum at an appropriate level based on the faculty's assessment. Audition or portfolio may be presented live (live preferred) or submitted electronically.

Admission of Transfer Students to the School of Theatre & Dance

In addition to meeting all requirements for admission to the University of Houston, all transfer students applying for acceptance as majors in the School of Theatre & Dance must pass a performance audition or portfolio review. Applicants must audition or present a portfolio for a specific degree and area of concentration and will either be accepted or not accepted by faculty consensus. Transfer students who are accepted into a theatre or dance degree will be "placed" into the curriculum at an appropriate level based on the faculty's assessment. Audition or portfolio may be presented live (live preferred) or submitted electronically. Students transferring from other institutions must have a 2.67 minimum grade point average in all theatre and dance courses attempted. Transfer students must consult with the School of Theatre & Dance advisor concerning THEA 1111:1112 requirements and transfer credits.

Standards for Continuation in the Program

Upon acceptance into the School of Theatre & Dance, all students must maintain the following standards for continuation in the program:

All students in the School of Theatre & Dance are expected to meet high standards of work and discipline. To strengthen the quality of education for those who meet and exceed these standards, those who fail to maintain these standards will not be permitted to continue in the program.  

  1. Each major will be assigned a faculty mentor who will meet with the student at least once a semester to review the student's progress and to address perceived problems. Students are responsible for contacting their mentor to schedule all such meetings.
  2. All students will be reviewed at least annually by a quorum of faculty members within their area of concentration. Faculty members conducting the review will consider the trainability and potential of the student. Students falling below minimum standards will be placed on departmental probation or will not be allowed to continue as Theatre or Dance majors.
  3. Students who earn a grade below C (2.00) in any course in theatre or dance (both required and elective) will be placed on departmental probation.
  4. To satisfy degree requirements, students must maintain a minimum cumulative B- (2.67) grade point average in all courses in theatre and dance (both required and elective) attempted at the University of Houston. Additionally, students who fail to maintain a minimum cumulative B- (2.67) grade point average of all courses in theatre and dance (both required and elective) in a given semester will be placed on departmental probation.

Bachelor of Arts in Dance Requirements

Students majoring in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance must complete the university core requirements, and the CLASS college requirements.

The Dance major requires 54 hours, including 42 hours in DAN courses, 3 hours KIN courses, and 9 hours THEA courses, of which 36 hours of the total required must be advanced.

Requirements Hours
DAN 1300. Introduction to Dance Theory and Practice 3
DAN 2300. Dance Improvisation 3
DAN 2305, 3305. Dance Composition I, II
6
DAN 3109. Dance Production Lab 1
DAN 3208. Dance Production 2
DAN 3310, 3311. Dance History I, II
6
DAN 4302. Advanced Technique and Theory (four semesters or two semesters of DAN 4302 plus DAN 3219/3220 Modern III Part I/Part II and DAN 3221/3222 Ballet III Part I/Part II 12
DAN 4305. Senior Project with Career Management 3
DAN 4307, 4308. Dance Pedagogy I, II
6
KIN 3304. Human Structure and Physical Performance 3
THEA 1342. Fundamentals of Acting 3
THEA 2333. Fundamentals of Dance Production 3
THEA 2373 or 3386 or 3387. Costume Technology or Theatre Sound Design, or Lighting Design I 3
Total 54

Catalog Publish Date: August 22, 2012
This Page Last Updated: July 16, 2013