阿肯色大學(xué)小石城校區(qū)

About the College

The College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences (CALS) mirrors the same arrangement of liberal arts that were assembled in the ancient Greek academy, where they reflected the higher concerns of free citizens, and the pursuit of which were understood to liberate the spirit.

It is this philosophy that we relay to the tremendous proportion of core class students we serve across the entire university. The influence of our college can be felt throughout—in the critical thinking skills and research acumen instilled in our students.

The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance is dedicated to producing students prepared to succeed in all areas of theatrical and dance endeavor according to the standards of professional consensus, and also to bring about change in the conception and practice of the art.

Consistent with the goals and vision of a liberal arts education and the mission of the university and the College, the department seeks to utilize theatre and dance in order effect a permanent change in behavior as a reflection of growth and intellectual maturity. Ultimately, students participate in studies and activities, which place theatre in a broader understanding of the arts and the special role that the arts play in interpreting our history and society.

Major (83 hours)

THEA 1201 Theatre/Dance: A First Experience

THEA 2359 IT for Theatre and Dance

THEA 3380 Lighting Design

Or THEA 3382 Costume Design

DANC 2201 Modern Dance I (2 semesters)

DANC 2241 Ballet I (2 semesters)

DANC 2261 Jazz Dance I

DANC 2271 Dance Improvisation

DANC 2281 Tap Dance I

DANC 3240 Music for Dance

DANC 3261 Jazz Dance II

DANC 3301 Modern Dance II (2 semesters)

DANC 3311 Dance History I

DANC 3313 Dance History II

DANC 3341 Ballet II (2 semesters)

DANC 3360 Dance Pedagogy

DANC 3371 Choreography I

DANC 4191 Dance Performance (3 semesters)

DANC 4301 Modern Dance III (2 semesters)

DANC 4302 Modern Dance IV (2 semesters)

or DANC 4342 Ballet IV (2 semesters)

DANC 4330 Dance Science and Kinesiology

DANC 4341 Ballet III (2 semesters)