Physical Education - Dance Minor

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The dance minor is designed for students who wish to broaden their academic background and receive a well-rounded dance education, thus preparing them to teach dance and/or dance activities in a wide variety of settings.

Program Requirement
Minimum of 3 credits of DNCE 312 Dance Performance working with the Orchesis Dance Company. (by audition)

Required Courses

DNCE 101 - Modern Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 102 - Modern Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 103 - Modern Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 104 - Ballet Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 105 - Ballet Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 106 - Ballet Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 161 - Cultural History of Dance Credits: (4)
DNCE 300 - Dance Composition Credits: (3)
DNCE 309 - Teaching Methods: Recreational Dance Credits: (3)
DNCE 311 - Music for Dance - Rhythms and Resources Credits: (3)
DNCE 312 - Dance Performance Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken for a total of 3 credits)
DNCE 315 - Teaching Methods: Modern and Ballet Dance Credits: (4)
DNCE 385 - Principles of Functional Alignment for Dance Credits: (4)
DNCE 402 - Dance Production Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 40

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.