Curriculum Details

Major Requirements (87 credits)

Major requirements for the BFA in Classical Chinese Dance comprises of 74 credits of studio core courses and 13 credits of academic core courses. The studio core courses cover systematic training in classical Chinese dance and Chinese folk and ethnic dances as well as provide ample opportunities for students to learn a wide range of repertoire and create dance compositions. The academic core courses provide important foundational knowledge in music fundamentals, pedagogy, dance science, history, and production so that students may become well-rounded artists.

Code Course Title Credits Prerequisite(s)
Studio Core Requirements
   Techniques (52 cr)
CCD101R Classical Chinese Dance I 10 None
CCD201R Classical Chinese Dance II 10 CCD101R
CCD301R Classical Chinese Dance III 10 CCD201R
CCD401R Classical Chinese Dance IV 10 CCD301R
CCD102R Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances I 2 None
CCD202R Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances II 2 CCD102R
CCD302R Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances III 2 CCD202R
CCD402R Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances IV 2 CCD302R
CCD103R Special Techniques in Chinese Dance I 2 None
CCD203R Special Techniques in Chinese Dance II 2 CCD103R
   Performance and Repertory (14 cr)
CCD104 Performing and Acting 2
CCD221R Repertory and Rehearsal I 4 None
CCD321R Repertory and Rehearsal II 4 CCD221R
CCD421R Repertory and Rehearsal III 4 CCD321R
   Choreography (8 cr)
CCD312A Choreography A 2
CCD312B Choreography B 2 CCD312A
CCD412A Advanced Choreography A 2 CCD312B
CCD412B Advanced Choreography B 2 CCD412A
Academic Core Requirements
   Music Fundamentals (4 cr)
CCD105 Music for Dancers I 2 None
CCD205 Music for Dancers II 2 CCD105
   Dance Science (2 cr)
CCD211 Mind, Body, and Dance 2 None
   Pedagogy (2 cr)
CCD311A Dance Pedagogy A 2 None
   Dance History (3 cr)
CCD341A History of Classical Chinese Dance A 1.5 None
CCD341B History of Classical Chinese Dance B 1.5 None
   Dance Production (2 cr)
CCD431 Stagecraft and Dance Production 2 None
   Capstone (4 cr)
Choose one of:
CCD452 Research Paper 4 Senior Standing
CCD451 Senior Production 4 Senior Standing
CCD455 Advanced Dance Practicum IV 4 Senior Standing

General Education Core (35 credits)

All undergraduate students are required to complete a minimum of 40 credits of General Education (Gen Ed) Core. Students of the BFA program in Classical Chinese Dance will, through their required major courses, fulfill the 5 credit Gen Ed requirement for Art & Aesthetics. This means students must take an additional 35 credits in Gen Ed courses from the LAS Department to complete the Gen Ed Core requirements.

Code Course Title Credits Gen Ed Area
CCD341A History of Classical Chinese Dance A 1.5 Art and Aesthetics
CCD341B History of Classical Chinese Dance B 1.5 Art and Aesthetics
CCD412A Advanced Choreography A 2 Art and Aesthetics

Free Electives (9 credits)

Students are required to take an additional 9 credits in courses of their choice offered by the College.

Electives that are offered by the Classical Chinese Dance Department are provided in the table below.

Code Course Title Credits Prerequisite(s)
CCD155 Dance Practicum I 3 Instructor consent
CCD255 Dance Practicum II 3 Instructor consent
CCD355 Dance Practicum III 3 Instructor consent
CCD311B Dance Pedagogy B 3 DAN311A
CCD351 Independent Study in Dance 1–4 Instructor consent
CCD361 Internship 1–3 Instructor consent
CCD313 Policies and Standards in Dance Education 1
CCD411 Educational Psychology in Context 2
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