Theatre/Dance

Jeff Dintaman (department head)

The department acknowledges the interrelationship of the two art forms of theatre and dance while recognizing the uniqueness of each. Arts and performance training expands the capabilities of the human body and imagination, developing capacities for persistence, invention, and communication. Theatre/Dance majors learn self-confidence and refine their ability to conceive and enact new ideas, practices and solutions. Collaborative performances, studio environments and classrooms stimulate active learning, and promote an integrated view of what it means to be human. This approach equips students with skills for dealing with a complex world.

Theatre/Dance majors pursue graduate and professional studies, certification and employment in: Acting; Choreography; Dance; Design; Directing; Freelance Performing; International Arts Education; Medicine, Chiropractic, and other Body Therapy modalities; Movement Education for K-12; Movement for Actors; Movement for adults, the elderly and people with disabilities; Performance; Performance Art; Personal Training; Physical Therapy; Pilates; Somatics; Yoga.

Required for a major: The following courses are required of every major: THD 110 (6 times), THD 121, 125, 130, 134, 322, 490, 491; one from THD 367, 368, 369, and choice of track I, II or III.

Track I (Theatre Performance). THD 126, 245, one from THD 364, 366, and a second course from THD 367, 368, 369. Correlative requirement: ENG 260.

Track II (Dance). THD 126, 246, 356 and one from THD 364, 366.

Track III (Design). THD 242, 243, one from THD 364, 366, and a second course from THD 367, 368, 369. Correlative requirement: ART 108 or ENG 260.

All theatre/dance majors are required to be substantially involved in the cocurricular program throughout each academic year.

Required for a minor in theatre/dance: THD 110 (3 times); THD 121, 125, 130, 134, 322.

Theatre/Dance Management Concentration: To complete the theatre/dance management concentration a student is required to complete a major in theatre/dance and a minor in management, or a major in management and a minor in theatre/dance.

Required for a teaching major in speech and theatre: COMS 130, 132, 133 (or COMS 354), COMS 236, 353; THD 110 (3 times), THD 121, 125, 134, 322, and one of THD 364, 366. See education department for secondary education minor requirements.

Required for a second teaching area in speech and theatre: See education department for specific requirements. The second teaching area license is offered only in the state of Iowa.