Dance Minor

The Dance minor is a condensed version of the dance major and requires 26 hours of coursework that provides students with a basic introduction to teaching dance to a wide variety of populations. This minor consists of dance technique and pedagogy, in addition to specific coursework related to the field of dance. An Audition is required to declare a dance minor. 

Degree Requirements

Coursework for Dance Minor

 

DAN 102	Applied Dance Fundamentals I	2
DAN 201	Dance History	4
DAN 202	Applied Dance Fundamentals II	2
DAN 302	Applied Dance Fundamentals III	2
DAN 320	Dance Anatomy, Kinesiology and Injury Prevention	3
DAN 203	Contemporary II-A	1
	and
DAN 204	Contemporary II-B	1
DAN 205	Ballet II-A	1
	and
DAN 206	Ballet II-B	1
DAN 207	Jazz II-A	1
	and
DAN 208	Jazz II-B	1
	And one of the following courses:
DAN 110	Ballroom Dance I	3
DAN 144	Tap I	3
DAN 145	Dance Partnering for the Stage	3
DAN 151	Beginning Hip Hop, Urban and Funk	3
DAN 191	West African Dance	3
DAN 210	Ballroom Dance II	3
DAN 244	Tap II	3
DAN 246	Musical Theatre Dance I	3
DAN 247	Musical Theatre Dance II	3
Total Credit Hours:		22

 

And one of the following courses

DAN 380	Teaching Methods for Dance	4
DAN 480	Teaching Methods for Community and Diverse Populations	4
Total Credit Hours:		4

Total Credit Hours: 26