Dance Minor

The dance minor consists of a minimum of 22.5 credits divided between technique and theory. A student may not major in Dance Performance and Choreography, BA or Dance Dual Major, BA and minor in Dance. The minimum expectation is that the dance minor will participate in college dance activities for at least two semesters, including auditions for performances.

Theory (10.5 credits)

DAN 200 - Improvisation I Credits: 1
DAN 202 - Drumming, Percussion and Rhythm Credits: 0.5
DAN 221 - Anatomical Kinesiology Credits: 3
DAN 305 - Composition I Credits: 3

Dance History (1 course)

DAN 294 - Dance History Survey Credits: 3
DAN 320 - 20th and 21st Century Dance History and Criticism Credits: 3

Performance Technique (12 credits)

Students must take a minimum of 1 course in each dance form (ballet, hip hop, modern, jazz, tap) plus a historic/global dance form. Additional credits must be completed to achieve the 12-credit performance technique graduation minimum. Students will be placed according to experience level and demonstrated ability.

Theory Electives

These courses are recommended, but not required for the minor.

DAN 192 - Repertory Credits: 2
DAN 270 - Stage Production I: Lighting Technology and Stage Management Credits: 3
DAN 272 - Stage Production II: Costume and Sound Technology Credits: 3
DAN 310 - Dance Pedagogy I: Creative Dance for Children Credits: 2
DAN 412 - Improvisation II Credits: 1

Dance Minor

Theory (10.5 credits)

Dance History (1 course)

Performance Technique (12 credits)

Ballet (1 course)

Hip Hop (1 course)

Jazz (1 course)

Modern (1 course)

Tap (1 course)

World Dance

Technique Electives (5 credits)

Theory Electives