Dance Minor

The Dance minor 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.

Degree Requirements

Coursework for Dance Minor

DAN 102Applied Dance Fundamentals I

2

DAN 201Dance History

4

DAN 202Applied Dance Fundamentals II

2

DAN 241Intermediate Jazz Dance

3

or

DAN 244Intermediate Tap Dance

3

DAN 242Intermediate Modern Dance

3

or

DAN 342Advanced Contemporary Dance

3

DAN 249Intermediate Ballet

3

or

DAN 349Advanced Ballet

3

DAN 302Applied Dance Fundamentals III

2

DAN 320Dance Anatomy, Kinesiology and Injury Prevention

3

Total Credit Hours:22

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: 26