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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet Pedagogy
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet Pedagogy

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet Pedagogy

  • ID:UH10012
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • Complete your Application
  • Submit your Academic Records: All transcripts presented in a language other than English must include a translation.

English requirements:

  • IELTS - 6.5
  • TOEFL - 80 IBT
  • Pearsons - 58

Other requirements:

Alternative methods for proving English proficiency

  • Successful completion of English Composition at a regionally accredited College or University in the United States with a grade of B or higher. Must be a traditional in class format online classes will NOT be accepted.
  • International Baccalaureate - English A1 or A2 with grade of 3 or higher
  • Advanced Placement English with a grade of 3 or higher
  • SAT Evidence based reading / writing 480 or higher
  • GCSE or GCE English Pass (syllabus A) with grade of A, B or C
  • A HKCEE English Pass with a grade of (Syllabus A) with a grade of A, B, C or D
  • Trinity ISE II Level - Pass in All module areas
  • EC Higher Education - Level B2+ Pre advanced

Course Information

The ballet pedagogy emphasis is designed to prepare students for a career in dance education at the highest level. Students are trained to teach ballet to all ages in professional school and university dance programs. This major strongly emphasizes pedagogical structure and theory, covering different styles and schools of ballet and modern dance, from the earliest pre-ballet to coaching the advanced dancer.

The ballet pedagogy emphasis is designed to prepare students for a career in dance education at the highest level. Students are trained to teach ballet to all ages in professional school and university dance programs. This major strongly emphasizes pedagogical structure and theory, covering different styles and schools of ballet and modern dance, from the earliest pre-ballet to coaching the advanced dancer. This emphasis incorporates classroom teaching and internships in both The Hartt School Community Division's dance classes and in area public schools. Students in the pedagogy program participate fully in the many performance opportunities available to Hartt's dancers. This program offers future dance teachers the opportunity to develop their ability to function as engaged and educated citizens throughout their careers.

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First Year

Semester 1 (16.5 credits)

  • Classical Ballet I 2 credit(s)
  • José Limón Technique I 2 credit(s)
  • Ballet Pedagogy I 2 credit(s)
  • Pointe/Men’s Technique I 1 credit(s)
  • Performance Techniques 1 credit(s)
  • Production Practicum I 0.5 credit(s)
  • Music Theory and Ear Training for Dancers I 2 credit(s)
  • Information Literacy in the Performing Arts 0 credit(s)
  • Human Development 3 credit(s)
  • Academic Writing I 3 credit(s)

Semester 2 (17.5 credits)

  • Classical Ballet I 2 credit(s)
  • Martha Graham Technique I 2 credit(s)
  • Ballet Pedagogy II 2 credit(s)
  • Pointe/Men’s Technique I 1 credit(s)
  • Improvisation I 1 credit(s)
  • Repertory/Performance I 1 credit(s)
  • Production Practicum I 0.5 credit(s)
  • Dance Kinesiology I 3 credit(s)
  • Music Theory and Ear Training for Dancers II 2 credit(s)
  • Academic Writing II 3 credit(s)

Second Year

Semester 1 (18 credits)

  • Movement Fundamentals I 3 credit(s)
  • Martha Graham Technique II 2 credit(s)
  • Classic Ballet II 2 credit(s)
  • Ballet Pedagogy III 2 credit(s)
  • Pointe/Men’s Technique II 1 credit(s)
  • Dance Pedagogy I 2 credit(s)
  • Dance Kinesiology II 3 credit(s)
  • Introduction to Music 3 credit(s)

Semester 2 (18.5 credits)

  • Pilates I 1 credit(s)
  • Classic Ballet II 2 credit(s)
  • José Limón Technique II 2 credit(s)
  • Ballet Pedagogy IV 2 credit(s)
  • Pointe/Men’s Technique II 1 credit(s)
  • Dance Pedagogy II 2 credit(s)
  • Elements of Composition 2 credit(s)
  • Repertory/Performance II 1 credit(s)
  • Production Practicum II 0.5 credit(s)
  • Musicianship for Dancers 2 credit(s)
  • Mathematics elective 3 credit(s)

Third Year

Semester 1 (18.5 credits)

  • Variations/Pas de Deux I 0.5 credit(s)
  • Contemporary Dance Forms I 2 credit(s)
  • Classical Ballet III 2 credit(s)
  • Pointe/Men’s Technique III 1 credit(s)
  • Process of Composition 2 credit(s)
  • Technology in Dance 3 credit(s)
  • Music in the Ballet Studio 1 credit(s)
  • Student Internship 1 credit(s)
  • Aspects of Art 3 credit(s) OR
  • History of Western Art II 3 credit(s)
  • University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)

Semester 2 (16 credits)

  • Dance History I 3 credit(s)
  • Variations/Pas de Deux I 0.5 credit(s)
  • Contemporary Dance Forms II 2 credit(s)
  • Production Practicum II 0.5 credit(s)
  • Classical Ballet III 2 credit(s)
  • Pointe/Men’s Technique III 1 credit(s)
  • Student Internship 1 credit(s)
  • Dance Administration 1 credit(s)
  • Dance Production 2 credit(s)
  • University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)

Fourth Year

Semester 1 (16.5/17.5 credits)

  • Dance History II 3 credit(s)
  • José Limón Technique III 2 credit(s) OR
  • Martha Graham Technique III 1 credit(s) OR
  • Contemporary Dance Forms III 2 credit(s)
  • Repertory/Performance II 1 credit(s)
  • Variations/Pas de Deux II 0.5 credit(s)
  • Classical Ballet IV 2 credit(s)
  • Pointe/Men’s Technique IV 1 credit(s)
  • Senior Dance Composition 2 credit(s) OR
  • Senior Dance Production 1 credit(s)
  • Student Internship 2 credit(s)
  • Dance elective 1 credit(s)
  • University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)

Semester 2 (15.5/16.5 credits)

  • José Limón Technique III 2 credit(s) OR
  • Martha Graham Technique III 1 credit(s) OR
  • Contemporary Dance Forms III 2 credit(s)
  • Repertory/Performance III 1 credit(s)
  • Variations/Pas de Deux II 0.5 credit(s)
  • Classical Ballet IV 2 credit(s)
  • Pointe/Men’s Technique IV 1 credit(s)
  • Issues in Pedagogy 1 credit(s)
  • Senior Dance Composition 2 credit(s) OR
  • Senior Dance Production 1 credit(s)
  • Student Internship 2 credit(s)
  • Dance electives 2 credit(s)
  • University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)
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