Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Offered By: College of Fine Arts and Production

Domains

  1. Dance as an Element of Civilization - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Dance program will be able to articulate a holistic understanding of dance history and ethnology as it relates to world events, cultures, and the development of dance genres.
    • Describe the teleology of dance as it relates to philosophical and sociocultural movements.
    • Trace the development of world dance forms and their contributing sources across cultures.
    • Analyze the variations of dance genres across eras in cultural contexts.
    • Differentiate a wide selection of dance repertory within the Western historical context.
  2. Artistic Development - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Dance program will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technique, rhythmic theory, and choreography in performance, direction, and production.
    • Demonstrate technical proficiency and personal artistic statement in the ballet dance form.
    • Demonstrate technical proficiency and personal artistic statement in the modern dance form.
    • Demonstrate technical proficiency and personal artistic statement in the jazz dance form.
    • Demonstrate technical proficiency and personal artistic statement in vernacular dance forms.
    • Demonstrate authenticity and depth of expression during dance improvisation.
    • Apply the aesthetics of the repertory of traditional and experimental approaches to choreography.
    • Apply knowledge of choreographic processes as they shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural ideas and contexts.
  3. Intellectual Development - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Dance program will be able to demonstrate knowledge in areas including dance and movement sciences, movement analysis, pedagogy, production, and dance literacy.
    • Articulate one's critical analyses and evaluations of dance.
    • Defend or rebut others' critical analyses and evaluations of dance.
    • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the body as an instrument in one's development and in the pedagogical context of others' development.
    • Develop working vocabularies (physical, verbal, written) based on an understanding and interpretation of the common elements of dance and are able to employ this knowledge in analysis.
  4. Professional Skills - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Dance program will be able to demonstrate effective professional skills in theoretical, applied, and performative dance contexts.
    • Demonstrate application of sound learning theory to teaching practice.
    • Demonstrate proficiency with technology and media relevant to dance environments.
    • Rehearse and perform with a dance ensemble.
    • Plan and direct dance concert productions.
    • Engage in collaboration with a community to give voice to that community's values and needs.
    • Design and conduct a study measuring the impact of a dance-based project of one's creation and execution.

Disclosure Categories Related to Professional Licensure

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

for residents of AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Alabama

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Alaska

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American Samoa

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Arizona

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Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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District of Columbia

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Florida

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Georgia

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Guam, US Territory

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Northern Mariana Islands

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Puerto Rico

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

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Utah

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Vermont

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Virgin Islands

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Virginia

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Washington

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West Virginia

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Wisconsin

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Wyoming

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