Academic Catalog

Dance Minor

The dance minor combines technique with academic study. It is intended to supplement majors in related fields such as theatre, music or physical and occupational therapy.

Students must audition into the minor. Auditions are scheduled through the Center for Theatre and Dance administrative office.

Requirements

FOUNDATION COURSES
Select three credits:3
Histories of Concert Dance
Dance Across Cultures
CORE TECHNIQUE COURSES
Choose six credits:6
Ballet
Intermediate Ballet
Advanced Ballet
Modern Dance
Intermediate Modern Dance
Advanced Modern Dance
Jazz Dance
Intermediate Jazz Dance
Advanced Jazz Dance
Tap Dance
Intermediate Tap Dance
Advanced Tap Dance
ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUE COURSES
Choose any six credits:6
Functional Awareness for Dance
Dance Improvisation
Dance Composition I
Dance Composition II
Musical Theatre Dance Styles
Dance Pedagogy
PERFORMANCE
DNCE 13900Rehearsal and Performance for Dance2
Total Credits17