Dance Minor

The minor consists of a minimum of 5 full courses (or the equivalent).

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the minor.

View the catalog page for the Dance department.

A student planning to minor in dance must secure the approval of a program of study from a member of the dance faculty. The minor requires 5 to 5.5 courses or the equivalent combination of full and half courses.

All Dance minors must sign up for required courses during pre-registration. Only courses requiring a placement class or audition are exempt from this rule.

Summary of Requirements

Defined Area of Study (one course in three of the four areas of study)
Minimum of Two Elective Courses (courses chosen in consultation with the minor advisor)
Production Crew (taken once, no credit)

Dance Minor Requirements

Defined Area of Study

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2.5 to 3 courses taken as one course in three of the four areas.

Critical Inquiry Courses

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Theoretical and historical studies in dance.

Physical Techniques Courses

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Courses which focus on technical proficiency and experiential insight into various dance forms.

Creation and Performance Courses

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Choreographic and improvisational creative work and performance.

Somatic Studies Courses

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Learning about the body through a variety of movement practices and theoretical approaches which develop kinesthetic awareness and understanding of how the body functions.

Elective Courses

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Production Crew

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THEA 199 - Production Crew