Dance Minor

The minor consists of a minimum of 5 full courses (or the equivalent) and a production crew requirement.

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.

Summary of Requirements

Breadth of Study Requirement
2.5 to three full courses; one each in three of the four areas of study
Minimum of Two Full Dance Minor Elective Courses
THEA 199 - Production Crew

Note(s) on Requirements

Students who count only 2.5 full courses toward the breadth of study requirement must take at least 2.5 full elective courses in order to fulfill the minimum course requirement of the minor.

Declaring the Minor

Students planning to minor in dance must secure the approval of a program of study from the chair. At that time, students will provisionally specify those courses that will meet the elective requirement.

Detailed Minor Requirements

Breadth of Study Requirement

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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.

Dance Minor Elective Courses

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Note: Students who count only 2.5 courses toward the breadth of study requirement must take at least 2.5 elective courses in order to fulfill the minimum course requirement of the minor.