Applied Dance Minor

The applied dance minor requires 24 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.

Degree Requirements

Coursework for a minor in applied dance:

DAN 102Applied Dance Fundamentals I

1

DAN 200Dance in World Cultures

4

DAN 201Dance History

3

DAN 202Applied Dance Fundamentals II

1

DAN 241Intermediate Jazz Dance

2

or

DAN 244Intermediate Tap Dance

2

DAN 242Intermediate Modern Dance

2

or

DAN 342Advanced Modern Dance

2

DAN 249Intermediate Ballet

2

or

DAN 349Advanced Ballet

2

DAN 302Applied Dance Fundamentals III

1

DAN 320Dance Anatomy, Kinesiology and Injury Prevention

3

THR 245Technical Theatre

1

Total Credit Hours:20

And one of the following courses:

DAN 380Teaching Methods for Dance

4

DAN 480Teaching Methods for Community and Diverse Populations

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Total Credit Hours: 24