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Dance Minor

Requirements for the Minor in Dance (27 credit hours)

The Minor in Dance is comprised of dance technique courses in a variety of styles, with additional studies in choreography, repertory, dance history, kinesiology, and musical training. The dance program sponsors activities throughout the year, including master classes and workshops with professional companies and teachers. The dance minor can complement any major, and is open to all students on campus. Students must have completed 30 credits to audition for the dance minor. Auditions for the minor are held annually during the fall semester. Acceptance into the minor is based on an audition and a review of the student's transcript, with particular attention paid to grades achieved in DANC courses. Students wishing to declare the minor should have an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Contact the Department of Theatre & Dance for more information.

A. 10 credit hours from the following by advisement:

DANC 111Modern Technique I

2
DANC 211Modern Technique II

2
DANC 311Modern Technique III

2
DANC 112Ballet I

2
DANC 212Ballet II

2
DANC 312Ballet III

2
DANC 113Jazz Dance I

2
DANC 213Jazz Dance II

2
DANC 313Jazz Dance III

2
DANC 114Tap Dance I

2
DANC 214Tap Dance II

2

NOTE: Eight (8) credit hours at 200 or 300 level and at least two credit hours each in ballet, modern, and jazz. Students will be placed based on experience and proficiency.

B. 17 credit hours:

DANC 264Choreography I

3
DANC 364Choreography II

3
MUS 101Beginning Music Theory I

3
DANC 250Dance Ensemble

1
DANC 251Dance Repertory

1
DANC 260Dance Kinesiology

3
DANC 353Western Dance History

3

NOTE: DANC 250 or DANC 251: Any combination of these two courses for a total of 2 credit hours.

Total Credit Hours: 27