Dance Minor
The purpose of the minor is to provide a broad education in the foundational forms of dance technique and theoretical studies. Through this curriculum, dance minors will experience diverse dance forms, explore the basics of the choreographic and design process, participate in performances, and have options to discover the history, anatomy, and pedagogy of dance. The dance minor consists of completion of 18 credit hours with courses selected from each section below.
Dancers wishing to specialize in Ballet or Contemporary dance forms are encouraged to apply for the dance major.
Minor Requirements (18 Hours)
The dance minor consists of completion of 18 credit hours with courses selected from each section below.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Technique Courses | ||
| Select 6-9 hours of dance technique courses: | 6-9 | |
| Ballet Technique I | ||
| Contemporary Dance Technique I | ||
| Ballet Technique II | ||
| Contemporary Dance Technique II | ||
| Ballroom Dance I | ||
| Ballroom Dance II | ||
| Jazz Dance Technique I | ||
| Jazz Dance Technique II | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Tap Dance | ||
| West African Dance I | ||
| Jazz Dance Technique III | ||
| Movement and Dance for Musical Theatre | ||
| West African Dance II | ||
| Performance, Choreography and Design | 3-6 | |
| Dance Improvisation and Composition | ||
| Dance Company I | ||
| Choreography I | ||
| Production Design for Dance | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Electives | 3-9 | |
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| The Dancer's Body | ||
| Introduction to Dance Education | ||
| Dance History I | ||
| Dance History II | ||
| Creative Dance | ||