Dance, BA & Kinesiology, BS
Overview
for the dual degree of Bachelor of Arts in Dance and the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
The BA/BS dual degree is designed for students who want to pursue an integrated approach to dance performance, choreography, and/or history and the study of human anatomy and kinesiology, specifically as applied to dance. In this program, students engage in an interdisciplinary curriculum of diverse dance styles and forms, learning how the body works, researching our art form’s expansive history, and defining their own voices as performers and choreographers. Students will create a BA Capstone Project their senior year as a synthesis of the two majors.
Students pursuing a BA/BS in Dance and Kinesiology degree at Illinois must pass the required dance audition as well as qualify for admission to both the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the College of Health and Kinesiology. Students may apply as an incoming first-year student directly to both degrees.
Department of Dance
overview of college admissions & requirements:
Fine & Applied Arts college
Department Faculty
dance@illinois.edu
The dance curriculum leads to a bachelor of arts degree designed to provide an integrated and individualized approach to undergraduate studies of dance. The degree is designed for students who want to explore interdisciplinary approaches to art-making, and/or simultaneously pursue a minor or major in another discipline. Students will study three core areas in Dance: Physical Practice, Creative Process, and Context. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students will create a BA Capstone Project in their senior year as a synthesis of the studies within dance and kinesiology.
Department of Health & Kinesiology
Department Faculty
College Website
The Kinesiology curriculum leads to a bachelor of science degree that will prepare students for careers in human movement-related fields and/or advanced professional or graduate study. The undergraduate program provides the student with a broad general education, a departmental core integral to the understanding of the diverse aspects of human movement, and content specific to the student's area of concentration within Kinesiology. Concentration areas include health sciences, applied exercise science, biobehavioral health science, and teacher education prek-12.
Degree Requirements
for the dual degree of Bachelor of Arts in Dance and the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 150 hours.
Students are expected to follow all the degree requirements of each degree and may double-count courses, provided the total number of credit hours earned is 150.
Dance coursework grade point average minimum: 2.75
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I | 4-6 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | 6 | |
fulfilled by DANC 100 and any other course approved as Humanities & the Arts | ||
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
fulfilled by HK 150 and any other course approved as Natural Sciences & Technology | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
fulfilled by DANC 100 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | 6-10 | |
fulfilled by HK 201 and any other course approved as Quantitative Reasoning I | ||
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | 0-15 | |
Dance Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Course | ||
| DANC 150 | The Green Room | 1 |
| Physical Practice | 18 | |
| DANC 160 | Dancing Techniques I (variable & repeatable) | 4 |
| DANC 260 | Dancing Techniques II (variable & repeatable) | 6 |
| or DANC 316 | Dancing Techniques Elective | |
| DANC 245 | Mindful Movement | 1 |
| Courses from Physical Practice Elective list, see BA Dance | 7 | |
| Creative Process | 6 | |
| DANC 259 | Dance Improvisation I | 2 |
| DANC 262 | Choreographic Process I | 2 |
| DANC 362 | Choreographic Process II | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| DANC 232 | Repertory Company | 2 |
| Production | 2 | |
| Choose two of the following: | ||
| Production Practicum I | ||
| Production Practicum II | ||
| Dance Documentation | ||
| Production Practicum III | ||
| Production Practicum IV | ||
| Context | 19 | |
| DANC 100 | Intro to Contemporary Dance | 3 |
| DANC 162 | Viewing Dance | 1 |
| DANC 475 | Dance Research Methods | 3 |
| Courses from Context Elective list, see BA Dance | 12 | |
| Synthesis | 5 | |
| DANC 375 | Thesis Think Tank | 1 |
| DANC 496 | BA Senior Thesis Research | 2 |
| DANC 497 | BA Senior Thesis Symposium | 2 |
| Focused Electives in Secondary Area of Study | 0 | |
| Met by Kinesiology (HK) courses below | ||
| Total Hours | 53 | |
Kinesiology Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| HK 125 | Orientation to Health & Kinesiology | 1 |
| HK 140 | Social Sci of Human Movement | 3 |
| HK 150 | Bioscience of Human Movement | 3 |
| HK 154 | Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health | 3 |
| HK 160 | Foundations and Careers in Kinesiology | 3 |
| HK 201 | Health Sciences Research Methods | 3 |
| HK 250 | Motor Development and Control | 3 |
| MCB 244 & MCB 245 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Human Anat & Physiol Lab I | 5 |
| MCB 246 & MCB 247 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Human Anat & Physiol Lab II | 5 |
| Required Concentration. Choose one below: | ||
| Health Sciences | 21 | |
| Applied Exercise Science | 21 | |
| Biobehavioral Health Science | 21 | |
| Teacher Education preK-12 | 48 | |
Summary of Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education courses, beyond Dance/Kinesiology requirements | ||
| Dance courses | 53 | |
| Kinesiology courses | 50 (Minimum) | |
| Free Electives | ||
| A minimum of 40 credits at the 300 or 400 course level are required | ||
| Total Minimum Hours for Dual Degrees | 150 | |
Sample Sequence
for the dual degree of Bachelor of Arts in Dance and the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
First Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| DANC 150 - The Green Room | 1 |
| DANC 160 - Dancing Techniques I | 2 |
| Free Elective course | 1 |
| HK 125 - Orientation to Health & Kinesiology | 1 |
| HK 140 - Social Sci of Human Movement | 3 |
| Composition I or Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| DANC 160 - Dancing Techniques I | 2 |
| DANC 162 - Viewing Dance | 1 |
| DANC 100 - Intro to Contemporary Dance | 3 |
| HK 154 - Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health | 3 |
| HK 150 - Bioscience of Human Movement | 3 |
| Composition I or Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| Free Elective course | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 18 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 6 |
Second Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| DANC 260 - Dancing Techniques II or DANC 316 - Dancing Techniques Elective | 2 |
| DANC 259 - Dance Improvisation I | 2 |
| DANC 262 - Choreographic Process I | 2 |
| HK 160 - Foundations and Careers in Kinesiology | 3 |
| MCB 244 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| MCB 245 - Human Anat & Physiol Lab I | 2 |
| DANC 131 - Production Practicum I | 1 |
| DANC 232 - Repertory Company | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| DANC 260 - Dancing Techniques II or DANC 316 - Dancing Techniques Elective | 2 |
| DANC 245 - Mindful Movement | 1 |
| HK 201 - Health Sciences Research Methods | 3 |
| HK 250 - Motor Development and Control | 3 |
| MCB 246 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| MCB 247 - Human Anat & Physiol Lab II | 2 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 3 |
Third Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| DANC 475 - Dance Research Methods | 3 |
| DANC 260 - Dancing Techniques II or DANC 316 - Dancing Techniques Elective | 2 |
| DANC 362 - Choreographic Process II | 2 |
| HK Concentration course | 3 |
| HK Concentration course | 3 |
| Physical Practice course from '7 hours' list | 2 |
| Context course from 'choose 12 hours' list | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 18 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| DANC 375 - Thesis Think Tank | 1 |
| Physical Practice course from '7 hours' list | 2 |
| Context course from '12 hours' list | 3 |
| HK Concentration course | 3 |
| HK Concentration course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| DANC 231 - Production Practicum II | 1 |
| Free Elective course | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 18 |
Fourth Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| DANC 496 - BA Senior Thesis Research | 2 |
| Context course from 'choose 12 hours' list | 3 |
| Physical Practice course from '7 hours' list | 2 |
| HK Concentration Elective | 3 |
| HK Concentration Elective | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 18 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| DANC 497 - BA Senior Thesis Symposium | 2 |
| Context course from 'choose 12 hours' list | 3 |
| Physical Practice course from '7 hours' list | 1 |
| HK Concentration Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 18 |
Total Hours
Total hours for all requirements: 150
Learning Outcomes
for the dual degree of Bachelor of Arts in Dance and the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts in Dance will be able to:
- Dance with enthusiasm allied with basic technical and performance skills in more than one dance form.
- Appreciate the socio-cultural, political, and historical contexts of the forms in which they dance.
- Articulate dance research interests in anatomical, cultural, and/or epistemological terms.
- Produce capstone research that reflects a synthesis of studies in dance and other fields.
- Employ diverse modes of thinking, both orally and in writing, to communicate ideas relating to dance and other fields.
- Demonstrate critical self-reflection, curiosity, self-motivation and entrepreneurialism in all aspects of their engagement with Dance, Research, and Community.
- Integrate their Dance Studies with their other chosen field of specialty and produce a capstone project that evidences research skill, depth of inquiry, and relevance to society.
Learning outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology are:
- Content Knowledge: Students will comprehend and demonstrate the significant theories, models, themes, and ideas in the biomechanical, physiological, behavioral, pedagogical, biological, socioeconomic, environmental, and sociocultural correlates of Kinesiology and Community Health.
- Critical Thinking and Discovery: Students will comprehend and demonstrate ethical practices and the application of scientific findings and/or critical analysis in order to interpret, promote inquiry, propose solutions, and/or create new ideas related to health, rehabilitation, and/or human movement.
- Awareness and Understanding: Students will demonstrate awareness and appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, behavioral, sociocultural, biological, environmental, philosophical, and historical factors that influence health, rehabilitation, and human movement.
- Programming and Assessment: Students will apply best practices in developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating programs and interventions related to health promotion, physical activity adoption and adherence, and the prevention and treatment of diseases.
- Leadership and Engagement: Students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, showcasing an appreciation and commitment to health and physical activity as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.
Contact Information
for the dual degree of Bachelor of Arts in Dance and the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
For further information regarding the dual degree opportunity or admissions, please contact the Department of Dance.