Dance Minor

Program Overview

The Dance Minor at this institution offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines core courses in dance theory, history, and choreography with specialized technique training in ballet and modern dance. Students can tailor their studies by selecting from a range of elective courses, allowing them to explore their interests and develop their skills in specific areas of dance. The program provides opportunities for students to enhance their dance knowledge, refine their technique, and prepare for careers in the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

Core Courses (16 hours):

• DANC 107 Music for Dancers (3 hrs)
• DANC 115 First Year Seminar in Dance (2 hrs)
• DANC 160 Dance Choreography I (2 hrs)
• DANC 255L1 Dance Production [GELB] (3 hrs)
• Choose six hours from the following:
• DANC 301 Dance Anatomy (3 hrs)
• DANC 350W Dance History I [GEWI] (3 hrs)
• DANC 351W Dance History II [GEWI] (3 hrs)
• DANC 354 Dance Pedagogy: Ballet, Jazz, and Modern (3 hrs)

Dance Technique Courses (8 hours):

• Complete four credit hours from the list of Ballet Technique and Modern Dance Technique courses, eight hours in total.
• The courses must be taken in sequence, level placement by audition/jury only.
• Courses may be repeated multiple times for credit.

Ballet Technique:

• DANT 138L1 Classical Ballet Technique I for Dance Majors/Minors [GELB] (2 hrs)
• DANT 139L1 Classical Ballet Technique II for Dance Majors/Minors [GELB] (2 hrs)
• DANT 238L1 Classical Ballet Technique III [GELB] (2 hrs)
• DANT 239L1 Classical Ballet Technique IV [GELB] (2 hrs)

Modern Dance Technique:

• DANT 140L1 Modern Dance I for Dance Majors/Minors [GELB] (2 hrs)
• DANT 141L1 Modern Dance II for Dance Majors/Minors [GELB] (2 hrs)

Careers:

The Dance Minor provides opportunities for students to study dance at the university level while still pursuing other majors. It allows talented students to continue studying and being involved with dance.