Requirements for Dance Minor | Academic Advising Handbook
The Dance minor is available to all undergraduate students. Dance studies complement majors in theatre, music, visual arts, media arts, exercise science, education and psychology. The Dance minor offers strong emphasis on creativity through performance and choreography.
Technique Foundations | 12 credits
| Jazz or Contemporary (4 credits) |
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| DANC 221, 222 | Intermediate Jazz Dance I/II |
| DANC 321,322 | Advanced Jazz Dance I/II |
| DANC 226,227 | Intermediate Contemporary Dance I/II |
| DANC 326,327 | Advanced Contemporary Dance I/II |
| Ballet (4 credits) |
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| DANC 205, 206 | Intermediate Ballet I/II |
| DANC 305, 306 | Advanced Ballet I/II |
| Additional 300 level techniques and mechanics electives (4 credits) |
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| DANC 305, 306, 326, 327 |
Production (2 credits)
| Choose 2 credits from the following list: | |
| THEA 152 | Costume & Makeup | 1 credit |
| THEA 156 | Run Crew | 1 credit |
| DANC/THEA 336 | Lighting Design for Dance and Directors | 2 credits |
Context and Repertoire (4 credits)
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DANC 261 | Dance Appreciation and History I or DANC 280 | World Dance and Culture |
Mechanics (4 credits)
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DANC 310 | Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dancers I |
Composition (2 credits)
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DANC 200 | Dance Improvisation |
Pedagogy/Composition/Performance/Mechanics (6 credits)
| Choose 6 credits from the list of courses below |
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DANC 301 | Choreography I |
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DANC 302 | Dance Concert Production |
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DANC 325 | Injury Prevention and Conditioning for Dancers |
| DANC 401 | Choreography II |
| DANC 420 | Teaching Methods of Dance |
| DANC 429 | Dance Ensemble Senior Company II |
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Other courses as approved by department head. Total Required Credits for Minor: 26 credits |
Rev 2019