Dance, Minor

Introduction

The Dance minor is available to all undergraduate students. Dance studies complement majors in theatre, music, visual arts, media arts, kinesiology, education, and psychology. The Dance minor offers a strong emphasis on creativity through performance and choreography.

A minimum of 8 upper-division credits is required. Courses taken for the 0-credit option will not be applied toward completed credits for the minor. Students must complete a minimum of 16 credits from the Dance Minor courses.

Minor Requirements: 22 Credits

Technique

*0 credit option for dance majors and minors only.

Jazz or Contemporary

Complete two courses or 4 credits from the following:

DANC 221 - Intermediate Jazz Dance I 2 credit(s) *
DANC 222 - Intermediate Jazz Dance II 2 credit(s) *
DANC 321 - Advanced Jazz Dance I 2 credit(s) *
DANC 322 - Advanced Jazz Dance II 2 credit(s) *
DANC 226 - Intermediate Contemporary Dance I 2 credit(s) *
DANC 227 - Intermediate Contemporary Dance II 2 credit(s) *
DANC 326 - Advanced Contemporary Dance I 2 credit(s) *
DANC 327 - Advanced Contemporary Dance II 2 credit(s) *

Ballet

Complete two courses or 4 credits from the following:

DANC 205 - Intermediate Ballet I 2 credit(s) *
DANC 206 - Intermediate Ballet II 2 credit(s) *
DANC 207 - Intermediate Pointe 2 credit(s) *
DANC 305 - Advanced Ballet I 2 credit(s) *
DANC 306 - Advanced Ballet II 2 credit(s) *
DANC 307 - Advanced Pointe 2 credit(s) *

Production/Composition

Complete 2 credits from the following:

DANC 200 - Dance Improvisation 2 credit(s)
DANC 336 /THEA 336 - Lighting for Dancers & Directors 2 credit(s)
THEA 336 - Lighting for Dancers & Directors 2 credit(s)
THEA 342 - Practicum: Costume & Makeup 0.50 - 2 credit(s)
THEA 344 - Practicum: Organization & Management 0.50 - 2 credit(s)

Context and Repertoire

Complete 4 credits from the following:

DANC 261 - Dance History & Appreciation I 4 credit(s)
OR
DANC 271W - Dance History & Appreciation II 4 credit(s)

Mechanics

DANC 310W - Experiential Anatomy for Movers 4 credit(s)

Electives

Complete a minimum of 4 credits from the following:

ANTH 241 /MUS 241 - Introduction to World Music 4 credit(s)
DANC 280 - Understanding Cultures Through Dance 4 credit(s)
DANC 301 - Choreography I 4 credit(s)
DANC 302 - Dance Concert Production 2 credit(s)
DANC 325 - Injury Prevention for Wellness 2 credit(s)
DANC 329 - Building Community Through Dance 2 credit(s)
DANC 336 /THEA 336 - Lighting for Dancers & Directors 2 credit(s)
DANC 420 - Teaching Methods of Dance 4 credit(s)

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing a Dance minor will:

demonstrate technical and artistic proficiency in dance technique, performance, and creative inquiry.
demonstrate collaborative skills by working together as a company throughout the creative process and performance in various roles such as a director, leader, and dancer– while developing peer review skills on own and peers’ work.
demonstrate knowledge of holistic anatomical approaches synthesized through the creative process and safe dance practices.
interpret, analyze, and critique topics and issues of dance globally, while relating them to contemporary society and communicate their analyses through multiple modes including choreography, performance, research and presentation, and community outreach.