MSU Repertory Dance

Dance Specialization

Students enrolling in the dance specialization program pursue a course of studies that introduces them to dance as a performing concert art form. Students will experience the disciplined technique and creative processes involved in dance while developing an awareness of its historical, cultural and analytical aspects. 20 credits are required.

Students must regularly meet with their dance advisor. These meetings serve to inform students of needed prerequisites, course availability, placement in the dance technique offerings and general progress toward the successful fulfillment of the specialization. Upon graduation, the dance specialization is notated on the student’s transcript.

REQUIRED COURSES:
THR 257, Movement for the Performer (2 Cr)

THR 353, Laban Studies (3 Cr)
Prerequisite: THR 257
Restrictions: not open to freshmen

THR 354, Choreography & Production (3 Cr)
Prerequisite: THR 257 and 2 credits of Dance Technique offering
Restrictions: not open to freshmen

THR 455, History of Dance to 1900 (W) (3 Cr)
Prerequisite: University Tier 1 writing course
Restrictions: not open to freshmen or sophomores

THR 456, History of Dance since 1900 (3 Cr)
Restrictions: not open to freshmen or sophomores

6 CREDITS of DANCE TECHNIQUE TAKEN FROM THE FOLLOWING:
THR 351, Dance Technique I (2 Cr)
Low intermediate-to-intermediate level
Repeatable for maximum of 6 credits

THR 352, Dance Technique II (2 Cr)
Intermediate level
Prerequisite: 351 or instructor permission
Repeatable for maximum of 6 credits

THR 451, Dance Technique III (2 Cr)
Intermediate-to- high intermediate level
Prerequisite: 352 or instructor permission
Repeatable for maximum of 6 credits

THR 452, Dance Technique IV (2 Cr)
High intermediate-to-advanced level
Prerequisite: 451 or instructor permission
Repeatable for maximum of 6 credits

TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS IN SPECIALIZATION = 20 Cr

For an appointment to set up the Specialization, please contact:

Sherrie Barr MFA, CMA
Director of Dance
Asst. Professor of Theatre
117 Auditorium
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517)355-0329 or barrsh@msu.edu