Dance Performance Minor (SAMS)

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Dance Performance Minor

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.

Program Requirements
Minimum of one-year participation in DNCE 312 Dance Performance (Orchesis Dance Company). By audition.

Required Courses Credits: 28-29

DNCE 101 - Modern Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 102 - Modern Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 103 - Modern Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 161 - Cultural History of Dance Credits: (4)
DNCE 204 - Ballet Technique II Credits: (2)
DNCE 205 - Ballet Technique II Credits: (2)
DNCE 206 - Ballet Technique II Credits: (2)
DNCE 300 - Dance Composition Credits: (3)
DNCE 311 - Music for Dance - Rhythms and Resources Credits: (3)
OR TH 215 - Music Fundamentals I Credits: (3)
DNCE 312 - Dance Performance Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken for a total of 3 credits)
DNCE 402 - Dance Production Credits: (4)
OR TH 301 - Production Application Credits: (3)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 10

Choose any of the following for a minimum of 10 credits: Only one credit courses may be repeated.

DNCE 121 - Tap Dance I Credits: (1)
DNCE 122 - Tap Dance II Credits: (1)
DNCE 123 - Tap Dance III Credits: (1)
DNCE 130 - American Style Ballroom Dance I Credits: (1)
DNCE 131 - American Style Ballroom Dance II Credits: (1)
DNCE 141 - Jazz Dance I Credits: (1)
DNCE 142 - Jazz Dance II Credits: (1)
DNCE 143 - Jazz Dance III Credits: (1)
DNCE 156 - Partnering Credits: (1)
DNCE 201 - Modern Technique II Credits: (2)
DNCE 202 - Modern Technique II Credits: (2)
DNCE 203 - Modern Technique II Credits: (2)
DNCE 304 - Ballet Technique III Credits: (2)
DNCE 305 - Ballet Technique III Credits: (2)
DNCE 306 - Ballet Technique III Credits: (2)
DNCE 355 - Pointe and Variations Credits: (1)
DNCE 401 - Choreography Credits: (4)
PEF 153 - Mat Pilates Credits: (1)
TH 252 - Stage Dance Credits: (2)
TH 352 - Stage Dance II Credits: (2)

Total Credits: 38-39

College and Department Information

Sport and Movement Studies Department
College of Education and Professional Studies

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.

Program Codes
Major plan codes: PHEDMINDP, PHEDMINDPP