Dance Performance Minor (PESHMS)

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Program Director
Therese Young

The dance performance minor is an interdisciplinary minor administered jointly by the dance and theatre arts faculty designed for students who wish to broaden their academic background and receive a well-rounded dance education, thus preparing them in the area of dance performance in a wide variety of settings. Students will develop competencies in choreography, rhythmic concepts, and dance production.

Requirement: Minimum of one year active membership in Orchesis Dance Company and PED 112.

Dance Performance Minor

Required Courses

PED 102 - Modern Dance II Credits: (2)
PED 103 - Modern Dance III Credits: (2)
PED 112 - Dance Rehearsal and Performance Credits: (1)
PED 142 - Jazz Dance II Credits: (1)
PED 143 - Jazz Dance III Credits: (1)
PED 161 - Cultural History of Dance Credits: (4)
PED 204 - Ballet II (Level 1) Credits: (2)
PED 205 - Ballet II (Level 2) Credits: (2)
PED 206 - Ballet II (Level 3) Credits: (2)
PED 211 - Music for Dance - Rhythms and Resources Credits: (2)
PED 301 - Choreography Credits: (3)
PED 302 - Dance Production Credits: (3)
OR TH 301 - Production Application Credits: (3)

Choose any of the following for a minimum of 10 credits:

PED 116 - Beginning Folk Dance Credits: (1)
PED 121 - Tap Dance I Credits: (1)
PED 122 - Tap Dance II Credits: (1)
PED 135 - Ballroom Dance I Credits: (1)
PED 136 - Ballroom Dance II Credits: (1)
PED 138 - Swing Dance I Credits: (1)
TH 252 - Stage Dance Credits: (1)
TH 352 - Stage Dance II Credits: (2)

Total Credits: 37

College and Department Information

Physical Education, School Health, and Movement Studies Department
College of Education and Professional Studies