Dance Major
Major Requirements
The Dance major consists of 12 credits.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Introduction | |
| DANC 105 | Introduction to Performance Studies |
| Creative Process | |
| Complete at least two courses from the following: | |
| Making Dances | |
| Devising Performance | |
| Making Dances II | |
| Dance Repertory | |
| Devising Performance | |
| Cultural Context 1 | |
| Complete at least two courses from the following: | |
| Contemporary Issues in Dance | |
| Embodying Activism: Performing a Living Definition | |
| Dance Histories of the United States | |
| Contemporary Issues in Dance | |
| Embodying Activism: Performing a Living Definition | |
| Dance Histories of the United States | |
| Race and Ethnicity in Modern and Contemporary American Drama | |
| Physical Practice 2 | |
| Complete at least three credits in Dance Technique. | |
| Production and Design | |
| Complete at least one course from the following: | |
| Introduction to Video Production | |
| Composing Sonic Systems | |
| Soundscapes: Recording and Designing Sound | |
| Composing Sonic Systems | |
| Introduction to Design | |
| Theater Technology | |
| Introduction to Digital Media | |
| Lighting Design | |
| Costume Design | |
| Stage Management for the Performing Arts | |
| Immersive Media Installation | |
| Bates Dance Festival | |
| Participate in at least one Bates Dance Festival | |
| Bates Dance Festival | |
| Performance and Production Participation | |
| Complete at least one full credit from the following: | |
| Dance Repertory | |
| Practicum | |
| Thesis Capstone 3 | |
| Complete at least one course from the following: | |
| Senior Thesis | |
| Senior Thesis | |
- 1
At least one of these courses must be fulfilled by a [W2] (DANC250/HIST 253, DANC/AFR252, or THEA238).
- 2
Credits must include at least three different forms (e.g., DANC 240 Embodied Anatomy and Kinesthetics; DANC 270 Studio). DANC 270 courses may be repeated up to two times as contributions towards the Dance Major.
- 3
A substantial creative research project in dance, usually in the form of choreographic, performance, and/or written work. Successful completion of this course qualifies as a thesis credit toward the dance major.
Courses Taken Outside of Bates
Dance majors who intend to study abroad should consult with their advisor well in advance of their junior year.
Pass/Fail
The use of the Pass/Fail option is restricted to one 100- or 200-level course within the major.
Restricted Declarations
Students who have declared the Dance major may not declare the following:
- Dance minor
- Dance (C011) GEC
Other Considerations
DANC 253 Dance Repertory can be taken multiple times; however, it can only be attributed to one major requirement per time taken. For example, if a student completes DANC 253 once, it will fulfill either the Creative Process or the Performance and Production requirement. If a student takes DANC 253 twice, one of the completed courses will fulfill Creative Process, and one will fulfill Performance and Production.