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Dance majors have both performance and choreographic opportunities, ranging from informal workshops to fully mounted concerts both on and off campus, as well as the chance to participate in master classes and workshops with visiting artists. Graduates are prepared to become leaders and innovators in the dance and performing arts industry.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--button paragraph--view-mode--default"> <a href="https://umdschooloftheatredanceandperformancestudies.setmore.com/" class="button">Schedule a TDPS advising appointment</a><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/advising/academic-plans" class="button">Academic Plans</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">  <div class="section--sidebar">   <div class="sidebar__block "> <h3 class="fancy-header">Related Links</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://terpengage.umd.edu/community/s/change-major">Change Your Major</a></li></ul> </div>  </div> <p dir="ltr"><span><strong>ABOUT THE SCHOOL</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) at the University of Maryland is housed in The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art performing arts facility comprising multiple venues. Students in TDPS have opportunities to experiment, explore and experience the arts—challenging themselves to reach beyond traditional boundaries. TDPS faculty are accomplished leaders in their fields, who foster a rich and productive learning environment and encourage the development of inclusive and diverse cultural perspectives.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>COURSEWORK</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Coursework is designed to help students become skillful, articulate, and expressive movers, find their own voice as creative artists and develop the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Dance coursework explores a range of techniques, including modern dance, ballet, choreography and global forms, as well as the history and theory of dance. Students gain practical experience and develop their artistic voices, engaging in interdisciplinary projects and performances, often while double majoring and/or minoring in other fields. Majors can select from three emphasis areas: performance and choreography; production; and education.</span></p><div data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="5265c8cc-c7af-482a-b521-434fb8a2520c" data-embed-button="media_library_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.large_960px_w" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-center embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large_960px_w/public/2025-02/arhu_large_transferableskills_0.png?itok=NyV-9ZBV" width="960" height="435" alt="Transferable skills cultivated in ARHU and sought by employers"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-2406" data-silc-accordion-open-first > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30941"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Career Readiness</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p dir="ltr"><span>The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) offers courses designed to ensure students are ready to enter the workforce, along with integrated and individualized academic and career advising. Alumni continue on to graduate school or forge their careers in a variety of industries and fields. The creative ways to apply your ARHU degree are truly limitless! Here are some placements specific to dance majors:</span></p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30946"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Internship Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Bates Dance Festival</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Dance Place</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30951"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Graduate School Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Columbia University</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>New York University</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Northwestern University</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Yale University</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30956"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Employer Placements</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Children’s National Medical Center</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Joe’s Movement Emporium</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30961"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Course Examples</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Choreography I-III</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Costume Construction and Design</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Financial Entrepreneurship for Arts Leaders</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Global Dance Forms</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Global Movement Practices</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Modern Dance I-IV</span></li></ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-30966"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Alumni Job Titles</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul><li dir="ltr"><span>Arts Administrator</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Choreographer</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Dance Educator</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Dance Therapist</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Marketing Director</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>News Video Editor</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Performance Director</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Physical Therapist</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span>Professional Dancer</span></li></ul> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small parallax-slow"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">B.A. Dance</h3> <a data-flickr-embed="true" data-footer="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/186075552@N04/albums/72157712243109831" title="B.A. Dance"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49232856253_4810d93f25_b.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="B.A. Dance"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <div class="gallery--caption">Training skillful, articulate and expressive movers at the University of Maryland</div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <p><a id="apply"> </a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">  <div class="section--sidebar">   <div class="sidebar__block "> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2019-11/TDPS_RecruitmentBrochure.jpg" width="1050" height="1350" alt="TDPS recruitment brochure" /> <a href="https://arhuserv.umd.edu/sites/default/files/2020-01/TDPS_RecruitmentBrochure_comp6.pdf" class="fancy-link">Take a look at our TDPS brochure</a> </div>  </div> <p class="lead-in">Prospective students</p> <p>Students in the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) have opportunities to experiment, explore and experience — challenging themselves to reach beyond traditional boundaries.</p> <p>Some factors that make our program stand out:</p> <ul> <li>Residence in The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (The Clarice), a multimillion-dollar, dual-purpose, state-of-the-art facility, which also houses the School of Music and Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library</li> <li>Award-winning faculty</li> <li>A diverse student body and opportunities to collaborate within and outside the school</li> <li>The atmosphere of a small college within the setting of a large research university</li> <li>Location in one of the nation's fastest growing arts regions and national epicenter for research</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply: visit <a href="https://www.admissions.umd.edu/" target="_blank">UMD Admissions</a> to learn more about applying to the university.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">  <div class="section--sidebar">   <div class="sidebar__block "> <a href="http://www.admissions.umd.edu/apply/" class="fancy-link">Click here to learn more about applying to the University of Maryland.</a> </div>  </div> <p class="lead-in">Apply</p> <p>The B.A. dance program embraces the liberal arts character of the University of Maryland and, by choice, we are not a limited enrollment major. There is no audition, portfolio presentation or interview requirement to declare the dance major.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-top parallax-slow"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--contact-directory paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h2 class="header__h2 header--margin-bottom">Our faculty</h2> <div class="views-element-container"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse callout callout--contact"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_acissna_0.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/andrew-cissna"> <h3> Andrew Cissna </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Multimedia Technologist, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 1920A The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-3196" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-3196</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-06/tdps-sam-crawford-sound-and-media-technologies.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/sam-crawford"> <h3> Sam Crawford </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Sound and Media Technologies in Performance, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2820 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-6684" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-6684</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_cudavis.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/crystal-davis"> <h3> Crystal Davis </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Associate Professor, Dance Performance and Scholarship <br> <span class="functional"> Head of Dance Performance and Scholarship, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 1929 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-3198" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-3198</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_afang.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/adriane-fang"> <h3> Adriane Fang </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Associate Professor, Associate Director of the International Program for Creative Collaboration and Research (IPCCR), Dance Performance and Scholarship <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 1933 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-3195" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-3195</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_mkeefe1.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/maura-keefe"> <h3> Maura Keefe </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Professor and Smith Chair of Dance, Dance Performance and Scholarship <br> <span class="unit_only"> School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 2811 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-3187" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-3187</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2023-08/Screenshot%202023-08-09%20at%202.49.26%20PM.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/mariama-law"> <h3> Ama Law </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Artist in Residence in dance, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_amayes.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/alvin-mayes"> <h3> Alvin Mayes </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Principal lecturer, Dance Performance and Scholarship <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 1931 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-3194" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-3194</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_srp.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/sara-pearson"> <h3> Sara Pearson </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Professor, Dance Performance and Scholarship <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 1925 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-3652" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-3652</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_portier1.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/kendra-portier"> <h3> Kendra Portier </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Assistant professor (Maya Brin Endowed Professor in Dance), Co-Director of the Maya Brin Institute for New Performance, Dance Performance and Scholarship <br> <span class="functional"> Head of MFA Dance Program, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 1939 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-5883" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-5883</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse contact--feed__result"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium silc-grid__col--5"> <div class="contact--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/2020-02/profile_photo_widrig.jpg') center / cover"></div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium silc-grid__col--7"> <a class="contact--feed__a" href="/directory/patrik-widrig"> <h3> Patrik Widrig </h3> </a> <p class="contact--feed__unit"> <span class="functional"> Professor, Dance Performance and Scholarship <br> </p> <span class="contact--feed__cred"> </span> <p> 1925 The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center<br> College Park MD, 20742 </p> <a href="tel:(301) 405-3652" class="contact--feed__phone">(301) 405-3652</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <p>The dance faculty is composed of a number of distinguished teachers, choreographers, performers and scholars, each one a specialist in their own field. <a href="/academic-programs/visiting-artists-and-scholars">Visiting artists and scholars</a> make additional contributions to the program. Graduate students in our <a href="/academic-programs/mfa-dance">M.F.A. dance program</a> also work closely with our majors.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">How to declare the dance major</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-446" data-silc-accordion-open-first data-silc-accordion-open-multiple > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1496"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">What do I need to know before becoming a dance major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>First, take a look at the curriculum requirements for the dance major listed below. Also take a look at the web page for <a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/advising/academic-plans" target="_blank">academic planning at the College of Arts and Humanities</a> and, for more general information about undergraduate requirements, fees and registration, see UMD's <a href="https://academiccatalog.umd.edu/" target="_blank">Undergraduate Catalog</a>.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1501"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">What’s the first step to declaring a major in dance?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>All students must create an <a href="http://www.arhu.umd.edu/undergraduate/advising/academicplans" target="_blank">academic plan</a> to integrate major requirements with UMD’s <a href="http://www.gened.umd.edu/" target="_blank">general education</a> and <a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/advising/academic-plans" target="_blank">ARHU requirements</a>. </p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1506"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">When can a dance major be declared?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>A dance major or double major may be declared in any semester that you are registered at the University of Maryland, but please be advised that adding the major after your freshman year may extend your time to graduation. Students who are not currently registered and are candidates for re-enrollment must contact the <a href="http://www.rr.umd.edu/" target="_blank">Registrar's Office</a> to re-enroll before declaring dance as a major. It is strongly suggested that students be in good academic standing when changing majors or adding a second major.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1511"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">How do I schedule an advising session to declare dance as a major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">An appointment must be made; declaring a major cannot be handled on a walk-in basis. Contact Susan Miller, the coordinator of student services and academic advisor, at <a href="mailto:smille13@umd.edu">smille13@umd.edu.</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Review the web pages listed above, especially the curriculum requirements.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">At the advising meeting, paperwork will be filled out and signed.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Turn in the Academic Plan Degree Requirement Checklist Form to a College of Arts and Humanities advisor. Call (301) 405-2108 to schedule an appointment.</p> </li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1566"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Advising and fourth semester assessment</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p><a href="https://my.setmore.com/bookingpage/c99df673-5dc0-4ba8-855c-0a026dad9861">Schedule</a> an advising appointment.</p> <p dir="ltr">Dance majors have mandatory advising each semester. In the first semester, the director of undergraduate studies meets with incoming freshmen to establish a four-year plan and with transfer students to review transfer credits and establish a plan to graduation. At the end of the first year, students are assigned an academic advisor who will be their advisor until their final semester. Advisors meet with students each semester to approve their program, to identify students who are on track for the fourth semester assessment process and to help them navigate that process. Advisors also work closely with upper level students to help them select an appropriate area of emphasis and to help them balance the project based learning requirement, their area of emphasis and study abroad.</p> <p dir="ltr">The fourth semester assessment gives the program a mid-course opportunity for learning outcomes assessment. In preparation for the assessment, students prepare a portfolio, which includes a resume, samples of their writing and a DVD with examples of their work in technique and choreography classes. Each student then schedules a 40-minute time slot on the assessment day to meet with two faculty members. The student is in charge of the first part of the meeting and uses that time to summarize the experiences of the first two years, addressing both successes and challenges. Faculty members then ask questions and offer feedback. Faculty members may also make suggestions about workshops, internships and other ways for the student to pursue a career path that may be suggested by the presentation. </p> <p dir="ltr">Dance majors are expected to complete the assessment process during their fourth semester in the program. All transfer students, as well as students who declare dance after their first semester on campus, will be assigned an assessment date when they meet with their dance advisor to develop an academic plan. Students who do not complete the assessment process in their assigned semester will not be permitted to continue in the major. The process is completed  with the submission of a portfolio and participation in a scheduled assessment meeting.</p> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">B.A. dance curriculum</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-481" data-silc-accordion-open-first data-silc-accordion-open-multiple > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1521"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Required courses for the B.A. in Dance</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 218 – “Modern Dance I” (3 credits) </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 219 – “Modern Dance II” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 318 – “Modern Dance III” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 319 – “Modern Dance IV” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 179 – “Movement Integration” (2 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">4 credits of Dance Styles selected from:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 138 – “Global Dance Forms” (currently 138W and 138C) (2 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 228 – “Ballet I” (2 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 229 – “Ballet II” (2 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 328 – “Ballet III” (2 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 329 – “Ballet IV” (2 credits)</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 109 – “Choreography I: Improvisation” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 207 – “Choreography II: Creative Process” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">TDPS 201 – “Introduction to Technical Production” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 383 – “Dance History & Theory” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 304 – “Teaching Dance” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">TDPS 479 – “Production/Shop Practicums” (1 credit)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 488 – “Project Based Learning” (3 credits)</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Students must also complete 12 credits of upper level course work in an area of emphasis in performance and choreography, production or dance education. See area of emphasis below for approved courses.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1526"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Performance and Choreography Area of Emphasis (12 credits)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p dir="ltr">Students in the performance and choreography area are expected to enroll in a technique class each semester and to be actively engaged in experiences that transition them from the classroom to the stage. Opportunities for engagement include auditioning for student, faculty and guest artist works, showing works-in-progress at monthly open showings and auditioning works for performances. </p> <p dir="ltr">Courses:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">TDPS 479 – “Production/Shop Practicum” (required; 1 credit, in addition to the 1 credit required of all majors)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>DANC309 - Choreography III: Dance Composition (3 credits)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>DANC468 - Modern Repertory  (3 credits)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">An additional 5 credits selected from:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 448 – “Modern Dance V” (a maximum of a total of 6 credits of Dance 448 and 449 will count toward the 12 credit area requirement)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 449 – “Modern Dance VI” (a maximum of a total of 6 credits of Dance 448 and 449 will count toward the 12 credit area requirement)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 420 – “Contemporary Partnering” (2 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 466 – “Laban Movement Analysis” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 371 – “Somatics” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 399 – “Practicum in Choreography, Production and Performance III” (1-3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 499 – “Practicum in Choreography, Production and Performance IV” (1-3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 489 – “Special Topics in Dance” (includes all suffixes – 489F, etc.)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">Additional courses approved by the program</p> </li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1531"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Production Area of Emphasis (12 credits)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 479 (required; 3 credits, in addition to the 1 credit required of all majors)  </p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">An additional 9 credits selected from:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 310 – “Dance Lighting” (3 credits) </p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 410 – “Topics in Dance Production” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 468 – “Dance Repertory” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 116 – “Fundamentals of Theatrical Design” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 284 – “Costume Construction I” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 371 – “Scenic Design I” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 383 – “Costume Design I” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 377 – “Lighting Design I” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 373 – “Rendering for the Theatre I”</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 472 – “Scenic Painting”</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">THET 474 – “Advanced Stage Management”</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Note: THET 284, 371, 383, 377, 373, 472, and 474 are permission-required courses.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-1536"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Education Area of Emphasis (12 credits)</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">TDPS 479 – “Production/Shop Practicum” (1 credit)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 405 – “Dance Education and Policy” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 371 – “Somatics” (3 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANCE 338 – “Global Movement Practices” (2 credits)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">DANC 466 – “Laban Movement Analysis” (3 credits)</p> </li> </ul> <p>A grade of C- or higher must be attained in all courses taken in fulfillment of the dance major requirement. Students matriculating into the dance major must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 within their dance major requirements in order to graduate. Completion of the fourth semester assessment is a benchmark and a requirement in the curriculum. Dance course offerings are listed in the University of Maryland’s <a href="https://academiccatalog.umd.edu/undergraduate/">Undergraduate Catalog</a>.</p> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--button paragraph--view-mode--default"> <a href="https://umdschooloftheatredanceandperformancestudies.setmore.com/" class="button">Schedule a TDPS advising appointment</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <p class="lead-in">Performance opportunities</p> <p>There are performance and choreographic opportunities for all dance students, ranging from informal workshops to fully mounted concerts both on and off campus. Dance majors also have many opportunities to participate in master classes and workshops with visiting artists, sponsored by the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <p class="lead-in">Scholarships and Awards</p> <h4 dir="ltr">Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships (CAPA)</h4> <p dir="ltr">A small number of Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships (equivalent to in-state tuition) are awarded each year for gifted and talented freshman/transfer dance majors. Applicants must be enrolling for the first time on this campus. Auditions are held each winter for the following academic year.</p> <p dir="ltr">CAPA awards may also, on occasion, be made to students currently in the program.</p> <p dir="ltr">*Please note that an audition is not required to declare dance as your major and your participation in the audition does not guarantee admission to the University of Maryland. The UMD Admissions Office will contact students with official admission decisions by the dates indicated on the <a href="https://admissions.umd.edu/">admissions website</a>.*</p> <p dir="ltr">For more information about the audition and the online application, <a href="/academic-programs/ba-dance/dance-capa-scholarship">visit this page</a>.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">TDPS Scholarship Award Funds</h4> <p dir="ltr">When financial circumstances allow, the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies provides additional scholarships and other educational opportunities for current dance and theatre students. These are merit-based awards granted to dedicated majors based on the strength of their application.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <p class="lead-in">Study abroad and campus programs</p> <p dir="ltr">Study abroad can be a uniquely transforming experience for undergraduate students. For more information, see UMD’s <a href="http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/">Education Abroad website</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Opportunities at the University of Maryland:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/living-and-learning-programs">Living-Learning Programs</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academicsundergraduate-studies/study-abroad">Study Abroad</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/admissions/meet-our-students-alumni">College of Arts and Humanities Ambassadors</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/undergraduate-research">Undergraduate Research Projects</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://education.umd.edu/undergraduate-teaching-assistant-uta-program">Undergraduate Teaching Assistantships</a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://arhu.umd.edu/academicsundergraduate-studies/deans-undergraduate-advisory-board">Dean's Advisory Board</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <p class="lead-in">Student organizations</p> <p>Get involved! There are many dance-related <a href="/student-organizations">student organizations</a> on campus. Visit our student organizations page for more information.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3 header--margin-bottom">FAQs</h3> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--accordion paragraph--view-mode--default silc-accordion" id="accordion-1156" data-silc-accordion-open-first data-silc-accordion-open-multiple > <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2441"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">What is an overview of your curriculum?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>See above for a list of degree requirements and a sample academic plan for the B.A. in dance.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2446"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Is an audition required to declare the dance major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>No, we do not require an audition to declare the dance major. We do require auditions/interviews for theatre performance classes, upper level dance technique classes, Main Stage productions and the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) award.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2451"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Can I double major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>Yes! Many of our students choose to double major. Students are welcome to double major in any other major offered at UMD. Popular double majors include communication, kinesiology, computer science, english, biological sciences, government and politics, business, psychology, etc.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2456"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Do you have a dance or theatre minor?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>We do not offer a minor in dance or theatre.</p> </div> </section> <section class="silc-accordion__section" id="silc-accordion-2461"> <header class="silc-accordion__header"> <h2 class="silc-accordion__label">Are there opportunities to be involved in dance or theatre without declaring the major?</h2> </header> <div class="silc-accordion__content"> <p>Yes! All UMD students are welcome to audition for TDPS productions, get involved with student groups and take some TDPS classes.</p> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--html paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--8-medium">     <p class="lead-in">Contact/visit us: Theatre and dance prospective student meetings and tours</p> <h4 dir="ltr">On-Campus Appointments</h4> <p dir="ltr">Tours of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center are offered most weekdays, Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., by appointment. Please note: Prospective student tours will not be available during the first two weeks of the fall semester.</p> <p dir="ltr">To schedule a prospective student visit, please email <a href="mailto:VisitTDPS@umd.edu">VisitTDPS@umd.edu</a>. Please include the prospective student’s full name, email address, phone number, date(s) of interest and interest in B.A. in theatre or B.A. in dance. It is best to schedule a visit at least one week in advance.</p> <p dir="ltr">Interested in visiting the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies? <a href="/discover-tdps-day">Discover TDPS Day</a> is held each year over Columbus Day weekend. Observe our classes and rehearsals, tour our beautiful spaces at The Clarice and ask our current students your questions about life as a theatre or dance major at a panel discussion.</p> <p dir="ltr">"My Maryland Information Sessions" for prospective undergraduates and "Terrapin Tours" of the UMD campus are offered most weekdays through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For details, call 1-800-422-5867 or consult the <a href="https://www.admissions.umd.edu/explore/Visit.php" target="_blank">Visiting UMD webpage</a>.</p> <h4 dir="ltr">Visits to Local High Schools</h4> <p dir="ltr">If you are a high school dance director in the Maryland, D.C. or Northern Virginia area, you may request a visit to your school by contacting the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Academic Advisor Susan Miller at <a href="mailto:smille13@umd.edu">smille13@umd.edu</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">The University of Maryland can be reached by air (Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International and Reagan Washington National), train (Metrorail, MARC and Amtrak) and automobile. Once in the Washington area, College Park is easily accessible by <a href="http://www.wmata.com/" target="_blank">Metro</a> and <a href="https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um" target="_blank">Shuttle-UM</a> will take you to the campus. For driving directions to the campus call (301) 314-MAPS. <a href="https://www.admissions.umd.edu/#card-7-visit" target="_blank">Visits to the campus</a> can also be arranged through the Visitor's Center.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section--featured-news section--ks-news section--padded-small parallax-slow"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse" >  <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium section--padded-small"> <h2 class="header__h2 header--no-margin-bottom title-with-link"><span>B.A. Dance News</span> </h2>  <div class="views-element-container"> <div class="carrousel "> <div class="carrousel__single"> <div class="carrousel__content"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse silc-grid--no-gutters "><div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--4-medium"> <a href="/news/tdps-2020-helen-hayes-award-nominations" class="news"> <div class="news--feed__img" style="background: url('/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2019-12/2%20Harrison%20Bryan%20%28Christopher%29%20in%20THE%20CURIOUS%20INCIDENT%20OF%20THE%20DOG%20IN%20THE%20NIGHT-TIME_Round%20House%20Theatre_Photo%20by%20C.%20Stanley%20Photography.jpg?itok=iOZ6LIh0') center / cover"></div> <div class="news__content"> <span class="news__date"><time datetime="2020-02-04T12:00:00Z">February 4, 2020</time> </span> <span class="news__source hide-if-no-children">School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies</span> <h4 class="news__title header__h5">TDPS in the 2020 Helen Hayes Award nominations</h4> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </section> <section class="section--padded-small parallax-slow"> <div class="wrapper--ks"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--large-callout paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--no-gutters silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--10-medium"> <div class="callout--large__wrapper callout callout--large"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--collapse"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-medium"> <h3 class="header__h3">BOLDLY HUMAN FEARLESSLY CREATIVE</h3> <p dir="ltr"><strong>ABOUT THE COLLEGE</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><span>When you join the University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU), you become part of a supportive and inclusive community committed to solving the world’s grand challenges. 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