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School for the Contemporary Arts | Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
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This program is intended primarily for students who wish to obtain a bachelor of arts degree with a view to teaching dance in the public schools. It may be used in combination with another extended minor. The program is balanced with dance technique, composition and theory, and some work in a relevant art discipline other than dance.

Continuation in the dance extended minor is contingent upon successful completion of FPA 122, 123, 124 and 129 and approval of the dance area. Interviews are held at the end of the first year and approval is based on the student’s potential, progress, academic record and program suitability.

Students are encouraged to plan their program in consultation with the school’s advisor.

Students without sufficient dance training to audition for program entry may enrol in FPA 120.

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Program and course admission is contingent upon University admission. Contact Student Services for admission procedures, requirements and deadlines. Entry to all programs and to many courses is by audition, interview or application. Contact the school’s office for information on procedures and deadlines.

Although the University operates on a trimester system, most FPA courses are planned in a two term (fall and spring) sequence. Consequently, students enter in the fall term (September) and are advised to contact the school in the preceding January for program entry and requirements information.

Entry to FPA 122 Contemporary Dance I is by audition/interview usually in early spring or late summer. Contact the school to make an appointment.

Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing

Unassigned or general elective (type 2 and 3, respectively) transfer credit awarded for courses completed at other recognized post-secondary institutions will not automatically entitle students to advanced standing in the school’s programs. Advanced standing is generally given on an individual basis as a result of an audition or interview.

About the School’s Course Offerings

Students are encouraged to take advantage of interdisciplinary offerings within the school. As many programs depend on a continuing sequence of courses completed in order, students should plan carefully to gain the maximum benefit and efficiency from their study. Note that not all courses are offered every term and several are offered on a rotational basis, i.e. every third or fourth term. An advisor is available to help plan study programs.

Students are reminded that the school is an interdisciplinary fine and performing arts department, and are strongly advised to acquaint themselves with the many disciplinary courses that are available.

Special Topics Courses

The subject matter (and prerequisites) of special or selected topics courses vary by term.

Prior Approval Prerequisite

Where a prerequisite is or includes ‘prior approval,’ approval must be obtained before enrolling in the course. Contact the school for further information.

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 31 dance units including all of

• FPA 122-4 Contemporary Dance I*
• FPA 123-4 Contemporary Dance II
• FPA 124-3 Dance Improvisation
• FPA 129-3 Fundamental Integration of Human Movement
• FPA 220-4 Contemporary Dance III
• FPA 221-4 Contemporary Dance IV
• FPA 224-3 Dance Composition I

and one of

• FPA 227-3 History of Dance: The 20th Century
• FPA 228W-3 Dance Aesthetics

and one of

• FPA 111-3 Issues in the Fine and Performing Arts
• FPA 140-3 Music After 1900
• FPA 150-3 Introduction to Acting I
• FPA 170-3 Introduction to Production Technology

*entry is by audition/interview, usually in early spring or late summer; contact the school to make an appointment

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 17 dance units including all of

• FPA 320-4 Contemporary Dance V
• FPA 321-4 Contemporary Dance VI

and six units minimum selected from

• FPA 322-3 Ballet I
• FPA 323-3 Ballet II
• FPA 325-3 Special Project in Dance Composition
• FPA 326-4 Repertory I
• FPA 327-4 Repertory II
• FPA 420-4 Contemporary Dance VII
• FPA 421-4 Contemporary Dance VIII
• FPA 426-3 Dance/Movement Analysis

and one upper division FPA course.

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