College of Liberal & Creative Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance curriculum is designed to balance technique, artistry, and academics. Dance is housed with Theatre Arts in the School of Theatre & Dance and students are encouraged to get involved in all aspects of performance and performance support. With two large dance productions and a few smaller events each year, there are a number of opportunities for performing on stage.
We want our students to be involved right from the beginning of their time at SF State! Please get in touch with our student group, Student Dance alliance (aka SDA) They are most active on Instagram. No membership application..if you are a major or a minor (or just interested) you are already a member!
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
School of Theatre & Dance
Creative Arts Building, Room 103
Phone: (415) 338-1341
Email: thtrdnc@sfsu.edu
Website: https://theatredance.sfsu.edu/
Director: Kim Schwartz
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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DANC 170 – Integrated Dance Technique I
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3 units |
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DANC 311 – Alignment / Pilates Mat#1 |
1 unit |
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Choose one the following courses: #2 DANC 160 – African-Haitian Dance I DANC 207 – Dance in Cultural Context DANC 208 – Cultural History of Dance DANC 236 – Folklore of Dance: African-Haitian |
1 unit 1 unit 3 units 2 units |
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Advisor Footnotes:
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#1 This course is only offered in the fall semester
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#2 Students should complete 3 units total from DANC 160, DANC 207, DANC 208, and DANC 236 across their first two semesters
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Students should complete major requirements every semester
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Students are required to meet with their major advisor every semester, and are encouraged to reach out to their major advisor PRIOR to freshman orientation and registration: https://theatredance.sfsu.edu/advising
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Students may refer to advising worksheets here: https://theatredance.sfsu.edu/advising-worksheets
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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DANC 123 – Music Fundamentals for Theatre and Dance Artists |
3 |
Major core |
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Choose one of the following courses: TH A 302 – Foundational Skills in Theatre and Dance Production TH A 303 – Production Support for Theatre and Dance Performance
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3 3 |
Major core |
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Choose one of the following courses: DANC 263 – Ballet II DANC 275 – Modern Dance II DANC 276 – Jazz Dance II
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2 2 2 |
Major core |
Our graduates go into a number of fields. Some in the arts and some outside of the arts.
A BA in Dance prepares you for the hard work, dedication, collaboration and people/time management skills that many employers expect!
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.