Stephen F. Austin State University
Dance · Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance
Nacogdoches, TX
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About the Program
The Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas offers a Bachelor of Science in Dance. The program covers ballet, modern dance, jazz and tap dance technique, as well as choreography/dance composition, dance history, rhythmic analysis, production, theory and practice, and performance, with additional coursework in world dance and improvisation. It is designed "to prepare you to make meaningful contributions to dance in education and as an art form," with tracks in Dance Education (grades 6-12 Texas teaching certification) and Performance & Choreography.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Dance
- •Dance Education (grades 6-12 certification)
- •Performance and Choreography
Concentrations
Coursework
Curriculum includes choreography/dance composition, dance history, rhythmic analysis, production, theory and practice, performance, world dance, and improvisation. Students enroll in ballet, modern, or jazz each semester; minimum grade of C required in all major courses. Seniors complete an undergraduate research project via a choreographed concert production.
Study abroad available
Performance Opportunities
Students have opportunities to perform, choreograph, create and participate in technical aspects of production. Select SFA theatre and dance students biennially tour an original production to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.
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