UCI is unique For those who embrace being unique, creative, and passionate, a different undergraduate experience is waiting for you at UCI. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. Participants are expected to be available all day throughout the duration of the event; no exceptions or accommodations will be made. Dancers may change their outfits if time permits; however, it is not necessary. Undergraduate Degree & Minor Requirements. This placement level will determine the minimum number of years it will take to complete departmental requirements for the Dance major. 2 Units. Advanced Studio Workshop in Ballet V. 4 Units. DANCE142C. Parent information will be offered in-person the day of the audition at 8:30 am. DANCE156B. Career Opportunities A career in dance requires excellent training and extraordinary discipline, tenacity, and dedication. 4 Units. UCI BioSci Dean LaFerla; UCI . For all technique portions (Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop), all dancers shall wear fitted dance clothes so the entire body is easily visible, and shoes shall be appropriate for each genre. Admission Requirements Auditions are required for all applicants, including first-year and transfer applicants, those choosing music as a primary OR alternate major, and current UCI students who want to add music as a major. 3. Visit theUCI Housingpage for more information about living on campus. The Admissions Committee does not average exam scores. Studio Workshop in Hip Hop II. What scholarships and financial aid are available? Theories of movement analysis and nonverbal communication applied to dance. Students will be directed to consider a Second Baccalaureate program in Informatics, Data Science, or Software Engineering. The program focuses on the dance techniques of ballet, modern, jazz, tap, world dance, and dance and technology. Individual independent projects in experimental laboratory, library, field, performance, under instructor's direction. Current Arts Grads: You will follow the curriculum based on the year you . Graduate Studio Workshop in Modern/Contemporary. Directed research or creative activity for senior Dance majors. DANCE255B. Students must complete the departmental requirements as listed for the B.A. Dance as their first choice major to UCLA in order to be eligible for the departmental review. DANCE153B. Dancers must remain on campus for the duration of the entire audition, until approximately 5:00 pm, and participate in all portions of the audition. 2 Units. Q: What degree will I receive on graduation? DANCE133C with a grade of B+ or better. Dance, M.F.A. < University of California Irvine By audition, works may be shown quarterly in public studio performances. Students will master aspects of dance company promotion. must declare their intention in writing at the time of their entrance audition and demonstrate technique and/or choreography levels appropriate to their year. Dance - Choreography Majors only. To apply for admission to the UCI Dance Department, first visit theUCI Admissionswebsite for complete details on application procedures and fees. Dance Performance. DANCE134A. Work toward meeting the lower-division requirements of your school and major. The history of dance in the western tradition from the Renaissance through the 19th century. Master of Fine Arts Concert. 1-4 Units. Prerequisite: DANCE241A. DANCE281. Visit theUCI Undergraduate Majors and Minorspage to find out more about the major and minor programs that are available to you. Related fields, such as arts administration, law in relation to the arts, arts therapies, design and production, and music also offer positions for graduates. In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to UCI, applicants must demonstrate technical and creative promise. Prerequisite: DANCE60A and DANCE60B and DANCE60C. Graduate Studio: Tap. DANCE163. The B.F.A. We also have agraduate programin dance. DANCE153C with a grade of B+ or better. Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times as topics vary. Costume design and construction specific to the body in motion. Pictured: Tong Wang, Dance Visions 2018. Some of the most promising undergraduate choreographers present original new works in this annual concert brimming with young talent. Undergraduate Applicants Auditions are required for all applicants, including: Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students Music as Primary or Secondary Major Current UCI students seeking to change their major to Music or add Music as a second major Application Process Overview Prescreen Round: DANCE142A. Students may declare the B.F.A. Prerequisite: DANCE60A and DANCE60B and DANCE60C. DANCE143A. Critical Issues in Dance. For more information about our programs, please contact theUCI Dance Department. At the beginning of the school year, freshman and transfer students who have been admitted to the Dance major are auditioned and placed in technique classes according to their level of expertise and proficiency. Advanced Studio Workshop in Modern/Contemporary III. 2. 4 Units. Introduction to the principles of motion, including the use of breath, gravity, spatial awareness, and time values. Auditions are currently scheduled to be in-person. Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times as topics vary. Prerequisite: (DANCE30A and DANCE30B and DANCE30C) or audition. and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Prerequisite: (DANCE30A and DANCE30B and DANCE30C) or audition. Dance - Performance Majors only. First-year students wishing to major in Dance must be at technique level II in at least one of the three major genres (ballet, modern, jazz). 2 Units. Seminar in the Teaching of Dance Techniques. Placement by audition is also accepted. Studio Workshop in Hip Hop II. Integrating dance performance within the film aesthetic. Please note that UCI is following federal and state guidelines; the event is subject to change and/or modified pending health restrictions. Topics and histories of dance and movement practices from various parts of the world. Seminar in Kinesiology for Dance. Advanced ballet, pointe work, and performance styles: principles of classical ballet. You are encouraged to develop abilities in one or more dance techniques such as ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz, hiphopand ethnic dance forms. 2 Units. DANCE152B. The history of dance in the western tradition in the the 20th and 21st centuries. 2 Units. Research consists of a substantial essay on dance history, research in dance science, or the creation of original or reconstructed choreography. 2 Units. Please see examples below: Solid-colored leotard and tights, or unitard. Design your schedule to accomplish the following: 1. To ensure that you are taking the appropriate courses to facilitate your transfer to the UCI Dance Department, work closely with your college counselor, or contact theUCI Office of Admissions. Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times. Substantial research in a topic approved by the student's graduate committee. Some have become professional dancers in ballet companies (including the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet); in modern dance companies (including Hubbard Street Dance Company, MOMIX, and Martha Graham Dance Ensemble); in touring companies (including Wicked, Newsies, Dirty Dancing, The Lion King, Fame: The Musical, Carousel, and Cirque du Soleil); and in films, television, and theatre. Course encourages freedom of exploration. DANCE144A. Substantial research in a topic approved by the student's graduate committee. 4 Units. 2 Units. Directed group studies of topics in dance. DANCE134B. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. Be sure to register in advance so you're ready whenever you need care. DANCE127A. Supervised choreographic projects for workshop productions. Historical overview of musical form, style, and other elements. A:For additional information please contact: This website uses resources that are being blocked by your network. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times. Builds on fundamentals of Dance 142A-B-C and introduces performance techniques. Introduction to the anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological principles of dance movement. The techniques of classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz constitute crafts and styles for the dancer that serve not only as a basis for the training of the body, but also as a basic language of movement for the choreographer. DANCE282. 2 Units. Seminar in the Teaching of Dance Techniques. Dance - Choreography Majors have first consideration for enrollment. This website uses scripting to enhance your browsing experience. UCLA is considered one of the nation's Public Ivies. DANCE144A. 4 Units. Repeatability: May be taken for credit 6 times. Our coursework is designed for students preparing to continue professionally as dancers, as choreographers, and as teachers, as well as for students who have a serious interest in the theory, criticism, documentation, kinesiology, or history of dance. Advanced Studio Workshop in Modern/Contemporary IV. Studio Workshop in Modern/Contemporary II. A:About a third of UCI undergraduate students live on campus. 4 Units. DANCE155C with a grade of B+ or better. 2 Units. Audition required. DANCE135A. In addition to submitting your application to the UC Admissions Office, you must complete a dance audition in order to be considered for the program.The department will hold two audition dates and applicants are require to register and attend ONE date. Students deficient in level of performance or academic preparation should be prepared to extend their studies beyond the normal four-year program in order to meet the requirements for graduation. Prerequisite: DANCE152A and DANCE152B and DANCE152C. The Department holds annual entrance auditions for potential freshmen and transfer students during the winter quarter prior to the fall quarter when entrance is anticipated. Dance - Performance Majors have first consideration for enrollment. is designed for those who wish to obtain a broad undergraduate background as preparation for careers or graduate work and related fields. listed for the B.A. Q: What scholarships and financial aid are available? Rehearsal and performance in a faculty-choreographed production. Prerequisite: DANCE40A and DANCE40B and DANCE40C. DANCE30A. It is suggested that transfer students complete, in addition to their general education requirements, one course in choreography, two courses in dance technique, one course in music for dancers, and one course in dance performance prior to transfer to UCI. Bibliography and Research. 4 Units. DANCE231B. In their sophmore year, students who want more intensive preparation for careers as performers and choreographers can opt for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Please do not wear clothing with any labels, pictures, slogans, etc. Intermediate Studio Workshop in Jazz II. Advanced Jazz: Performance Techniques IV. Graduate Studio: Ballet. DANCE261B. DANCE287. 2 Units. Studio Workshop in Ballet I. View Address, Phone Numbers, Testimonials, Maps on Doctor360. DANCE132C. UCI University Registrar - DegreeWorks Information Page Graduate Studio: Ballet. Includes principles of cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, flexibility, and nutritional fitness. DANCE143C with a grade of B+ or better. DANCE143A. 2 Units. DANCE297. Reeds educational, professional, and creative work is highly engaged with community, collectivity, and self-advocacy. Consult the UCI Dance Program catalogue listings for a complete list of dance courses. program with a specialization in Choreography is by faculty approval only. Prerequisite: DANCE30A and DANCE30B and DANCE30C. DANCE152B. 2 Units. 1-4 Units. 4 Units. Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times. Please visit UCI's coronavirus information hub (https://uci.edu/coronavirus/) for the latest campus updates. DANCE137. DANCE297. A:Approximately 10% of our dance students are male. Restriction: Non-major only. 2 Units. Advanced modern/contemporary dance offering a synthesis of fundamentals and performance technique. Advanced Studio Workshop in Modern/Contemporary IV. Please note that UCI is following federal and state guidelines; the event is subject to change and/or modified pending health restrictions. 2 Units. Advanced jazz: principles of jazz dance and contemporary forms incorporating the personal views of the instructor. 2 Units. in Dance. Four units (one or two courses) in Art History, Music, Studio Art, or Drama (in addition to, Technique: At a minimum, students must complete level III in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz (, or a fourth additional performance in the, University of California Irvine Official Seal, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. in Dance complete, in addition to their general education requirements, one course in choreography, two courses in dance technique, and one course in music for dancers prior to transfer to UCI. 101 Academy, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92697-2450 949-824-6630 Site Feedback. Studio Workshop in Ballet I. Graduate Studio Workshop in Modern/Contemporary. Dance Majors only. Dance 81 and Dance 90C may not both be taken for credit. Q: What is the size of a typical dance class? DANCE135B. 1-4 Units. Intermediate Studio Workshop in Jazz II.