Dance

258 Meany

Dance is part of a liberal arts curriculum and provides students with a foundation for future advanced work in performance or movement-related work. Faculty work closely with students to guide them on the educational track that best serves their career goals. Information about the dance major, dance minor and Master of Fine Arts degree in dance can be found at: http://depts.washington.edu/uwdance/index.html

Adviser
261 Meany, Box 351150
206-543-0550
uwdance@u.washington.edu

The Dance Program offers the following programs of study:

Bachelor of Arts

Program Admission Requirements

Applicants who meet the following requirements are accepted during autumn, winter, and spring quarters on a rolling basis.

1. Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
2. Interview with Dance Program adviser to assess applicant's dance background and preparation for the major to ensure proper placement in dance coursework.
3. Current enrollment in a UW dance technique course (ballet or modern) so faculty can determine demonstration of minimum level of dance skill required to ensure the timely completion of requirements, and to evaluate appropriate level for further dance study.

Major Requirements

Minimum 67 credits in dance as follows:

1. Core Curriculum Courses: DANCE 166 (5 credits), DANCE 242 (3), DANCE 250 (5), DANCE 270 (2 credits, 1 crew minimum), DANCE 344 or DANCE 345 (5), DANCE 390 (5), DANCE 480 (3), DANCE 493 (5). (33 credits)
2. 28 credits from the following (12 credit minimum at the 200-level or above; 6 credits minimum in both ballet and modern dance. A maximum of 6 credits in the alternative movement studies series can be counted toward major technique requirements.): DANCE 102, DANCE 103, DANCE 104, DANCE 105, DANCE 106, DANCE 107, DANCE 108, DANCE 109, DANCE 110, DANCE 111, DANCE 112, DANCE 201, DANCE 202, DANCE 203, DANCE 204, DANCE 205, DANCE 206, DANCE 210, DANCE 211, DANCE 212, DANCE 230, DANCE 231, DANCE 232, DANCE 233, DANCE 301, DANCE 302, DANCE 303, DANCE 304, DANCE 305, DANCE 306, DANCE 310, DANCE 311, DANCE 312, DANCE 401, DANCE 402, DANCE 403, DANCE 404, DANCE 405, DANCE 406.
3. Minimum of two courses from the following dance electives: DANCE 234, DANCE 235, DANCE 266, DANCE 324, DANCE 336, DANCE 350, DANCE 366, DANCE 371, DANCE 420, DANCE 490. Up to 4 additional credits of DANCE 270 may be taken as electives and count toward completion of the dance major (minimum 6 credits).

Minor Requirements: Minimum 25 credits to include 10 credits from DANCE 166, DANCE 234, DANCE 235, DANCE 250, DANCE 270, DANCE 344, DANCE 345, DANCE 350, DANCE 336, DANCE 390, DANCE 420, DANCE 490, DANCE 493; and 15 credits from DANCE 102, DANCE 103, DANCE 104, DANCE 105, DANCE 106, DANCE 107, DANCE 108, DANCE 109, DANCE 110, DANCE 111, DANCE 112, DANCE 201, DANCE 202, DANCE 203, DANCE 204, DANCE 205, DANCE 206, DANCE 210, DANCE 211, DANCE 212, DANCE 230, DANCE 231, DANCE 232, DANC 233, DANCE 301, DANCE 302, DANCE 303, DANCE 304, DANCE 305, DANCE 306, DANCE 310, DANCE 311, DANCE 312, DANCE 324, DANCE 401, DANCE 402, DANCE 403, DANCE 404, DANCE 405, DANCE 406.

Student Outcomes and Opportunities

• Learning Objectives and Expected Outcomes: The Dance Program curriculum provides a balance between academic rigor and artistic development and serves as a basis for a broad range of career choices in dance related and other fields demanding strong communication skills, creativity, commitment, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Majors are encouraged to supplement their dance studies with coursework in other disciplines that provide a foundation for later specialization in dance ethnology, dance history and criticism, performance art, education, movement therapy, or movement science.
• Instructional and Research Facilities: Three spacious and well-equipped dance studios in Meany Hall. A video and sound editing facility. Use of Meany Hall and the Meany Studio Theatre for Dance Program performances.
• Honors Options Available: With College Honors; With Distinction (Departmental Honors). See adviser for requirements.
• Dance Endorsement: http://depts.washington.edu/uwdance/endorsement.html.
• Department Scholarships: See adviser.
• Research, Internships, and Service Learning: See adviser.
• Student Organizations/Associations: Dance Student Association, University Dance Ensemble

Graduate Program Coordinator
265 Meany, Box 351150
206-543-5594
uwdance@u.washington.edu

The UW Dance Program offers graduate study leading to a Master of Fine Arts degree that prepares dance artists (who have had a minimum of eight years professional performance experience) for entry into the academic setting. This full two-year program begins mid June and includes summer quarter study. M.F.A. candidates are supported in the development of an academic dimension to their creative work in dance. M.F.A. candidates receive a tuition waiver and earn a monthly stipend in exchange for working as a teaching assistant in the Dance Program. For more extensive information visit: http://depts.washington.edu/uwdance/graduate.html

Master of Fine Arts

Admission Requirements

1. A letter of interest and resume.
2. An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
3. Minimum eight years of professional performing experience.
4. Ability to demonstrate movement skills at a professional level in at least one idiom, performance video-tape/DVD demonstrating performance range and ability, in person interview for final candidates.
5. Three letters of reference verifying success and responsibility in the professional dance arena.
6. Neither a foreign language nor the Graduate Record Examination is required.
7. Application deadline is November 15. October 15 deadline for foreign applicants.
8. Online application procedures available at http://www.grad.washington.edu/admissions/

Degree Requirements

Minimum 72 credits, to include:

During the full two-year program, a student is expected to enroll full-time (minimum10 credits/quarter, including 9 credits during summer quarter). A student must complete at least 72 credits in order to earn the degree, 40 of which are in required courses.

1. Required Coursework: DANCE 510 (3, 12 total), DANCE 515 (3), DANCE 516 (3), DANCE 520 (3), DANCE 521 (3), DANCE 530 (2, total 4), DANCE 531 (3, total 6), DANCE 570 (3), DANCE 595 (3)
2. Coursework or Competency: Students must have taken the following courses as an undergraduate, or have mastered their content through practical experience, or complete them during their two years in the program: DANCE 493 (5), DANCE 544 (5), DANCE 545 (5), DANCE 590 (5).
3. Coursework of Interest (not required): DANCE 420 (3), DANCE 535 (3), DANCE 536 (3), DANCE 550 (3), PHIL 445 (5) or PHIL 446 (5)

Financial Aid

All graduate students receive tuition waivers and teaching assistant stipends.