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.

Graduation Requirements
Must achieve a 2. 5 plan GPA and a grade of C or higher in all plan courses.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 12 credits of Ballet, Modern, or Jazz technique.

Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits of Dance Performance.

Required Courses Credits: 28-29

DNCE 161 - Cultural History of Dance Credits: (4)
DNCE 220 - Modern Technique 1A Credits: (2)
DNCE 221 - Modern Technique 1B Credits: (2)
DNCE 222 - Modern Technique 1C Credits: (2)
DNCE 300 - Dance Composition 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 317 - Ballet Technique 2A Credits: (2)
DNCE 318 - Ballet Technique 2B Credits: (2)
DNCE 319 - Ballet Technique 2C Credits: (2)
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 207 - Jazz Dance Technique I Credits: (2)
DNCE 307 - Jazz Dance Technique II Credits: (2)
DNCE 320 - Modern Technique 2A Credits: (2)
DNCE 321 - Modern Technique 2B Credits: (2)
DNCE 322 - Modern Technique 2C Credits: (2)
DNCE 355 - Pointe and Variations Credits: (1)
DNCE 401 - Choreography Credits: (4)
DNCE 407 - Jazz Dance Technique III Credits: (2)
DNCE 417 - Ballet Technique 3A Credits: (2)
DNCE 418 - Ballet Technique 3B Credits: (2)
DNCE 419 - Ballet Technique 3C Credits: (2)
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