Dance-Theatre
This program emphasizes the complete theatre artist: one who feels
equally comfortable in all facets of dance and theatre. The major
provides an educational experience responsive to today’s professional
demands in the performing arts, in addition to satisfactory preparation
for further work and study in either or both areas. The student may
elect one of several emphases: performance, choreography, directing, or
research. This major requires careful planning because required courses in both departments are taught in alternate years. The student should consult with an adviser in each department as soon as possible. Admission to the Major Requirements for the Major Additional Requirements Junior Qualifying Examination
1. Completion of Dance 211, 212 and Theatre 210.
2. Satisfactory participation in at least one dance or theatre production at Reed.
1. Dance
111-112 (formerly 110), 211, 212, 311, and 312. Dance 111-112 may be
waived if the student has had sufficient previous technical training.
Three units of dance theory and criticism, history, and/or cultural
studies are also required from Dance 321, 322, 330, 335, 340, and 350.
2. Five
units of theatre, including Theatre 210, 331 and two of the following:
Theatre 240, 250, 260, or 270. If a student is considering a thesis
project with a creative component, one unit of theatre design is
required. Lighting design is strongly recommended.
3. One unit of music; one unit of art history, studio art, or theatre design.
4. Dance–Theatre 470 (thesis).
5. Completion of the division requirements specified by the Division of the Arts.
6. Completion of the theatre crew requirement—Theatre 162. See explanation in the theatre department section.
Students electing a major in dance–theatre are examined by the two
departments in the second semester of the junior year to determine
whether they are ready for the senior year and work on the thesis. On
the basis of this review, it will be determined whether a student will
be admitted to senior standing, and may undertake a written academic
thesis or a creative project with a written component.
