Minor Contact
Minor Code - U042
Courses required for the minor in Dance include a variety of dance techniques and composition, as well as choreography, stage movement, dance history and philosophy, and theatre production. There are many performance opportunities for students on and off campus, including annual formal concerts, informal concerts (works in progress), participation in regional and national dance festivals, conferences, community, concerts, and touring.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Technique (Select two of the following): | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Dance Techniques | ||
| Fundamentals of Ballet | ||
| Fundamentals of Jazz | ||
| Intermediate Ballet | ||
| Intermediate Modern | ||
| Intermediate Jazz | ||
| Technical Production (Select one of the following): | 3 | |
| Costuming | ||
| Fundamentals of Lighting | ||
| Theatre Makeup | ||
| History/Criticism (Select one of the following) | 3 | |
| Dance History | ||
| Dance Criticism | ||
| Choreography | ||
| DANC 260S | Fundamentals of Choreography | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Dance Practicum | ||
| Advanced Ballet | ||
| Advanced Modern | ||
| Advanced Jazz | ||
| Modern and Ballet Partnering | ||
| Advanced Choreography | ||
| Creative Dance for Educators | ||
| Dance Criticism | ||
| Choreography Practicum | ||
| Ballet Repertory | ||
| Modern Repertory | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
A student must declare his or her intention to complete a minor in theatre and/or dance at the College of Creative Arts Records Office or at the Division of Theatre and Dance offices. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain information about the minor and to complete all of the required courses. Minors are welcome to audition for and participate in all division productions.
At the time of application for graduation, the student must indicate that they wish to be certified as a minor. Successful completion of the minor will be submitted to the University Registrar's Office by the student’s major degree program to be recorded on the student’s official transcript.