Dance Minor
Required Courses
| Core Technique Courses | ||
| DANC 2020 | Ballet 1 | 3 |
| DANC 2120 | Modern Dance 1 | 3 |
| DANC 2220 | African Dance 1 | 3 |
| DANC 2420 | Tap Dance 1 | 3 |
| History and Theory | ||
| DANC 2500 | Composition and Choreography | 3 |
| DANC 4500 | Dance History | 3 |
| Electives (select one) | 3 | |
| Ballet 2 | ||
| Modern Dance 2 | ||
| Tap Dance 2 | ||
| Theatre Dance | ||
| African Dance 2 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
Courses
DANC 1100. Disciplines of Movement. 2 cr. hrs.
Introduction to movement disciplines like Alexander, Feldenkrais, and Tai Chi for performers. Training geared toward relaxation, loss of inhibition, and ease of flexibility. Prereq: THAR major or THAR minor or cons. of instr.
DANC 2020. Ballet 1. 3 cr. hrs.
Emphasis placed on beginning ballet and classical dance techniques. No previous dance experience required.
DANC 2040. Ballet 2. 3 cr. hrs.
Emphasis will be placed on intermediate ballet dance techniques. Explores the influence of ballet and classical dance techniques on a range of other dance forms. Prereq: DANC 2020 or cons. of instr.
DANC 2120. Modern Dance 1. 3 cr. hrs.
Emphasis will be placed on fundamental modern dance techniques. No previous dance needed. Offered fall term.
DANC 2140. Modern Dance 2. 3 cr. hrs.
Emphasis will be placed on intermediate modern dance techniques. Explores influences of other dance forms as used in modern dance. Also explores the influence of modern dance techniques on a range of other dance techniques. Prereq: DANC 2120 or cons. of instr.
DANC 2220. African Dance 1. 3 cr. hrs.
Emphasis will be placed on fundamental African Dance techniques. No previous dance needed.
DANC 2240. African Dance 2. 3 cr. hrs.
Emphasis will be placed on Intermediate African Dance techniques. Continues exploration of dance forms in the tradition of the African Diaspora. Explores the use of live drummer interaction with dance form. Prereq: DANC 2220 or cons. of instr.
DANC 2420. Tap Dance 1. 3 cr. hrs.
Emphasis will be placed on fundamental tap dance techniques. No previous tap dance needed.
DANC 2500. Composition and Choreography. 3 cr. hrs.
The examination of the composition of dance forms and structures from a dance/movement perspective. Introduces choreography techniques. Prereq: DANC 2020, or DANC 2120, or DANC 2220 or DANC 2420; or cons. of instr.
DANC 3100. Theatre Dance. 3 cr. hrs.
Basic musical theatre dance techniques for actors and dancers. Movement and dance training geared toward developing an individual's movement potential to its fullest ideal. A study of various techniques of musical comedy dance and traditional dance forms.
DANC 4500. Dance History. 3 cr. hrs.
Survey of dance history with particular emphasis paid to development of major styles of dance and dance achievements. Class includes movement and technique component. Prereq: Prereq: DANC 2020, or DANC 2120, or DANC 2220 or DANC 2420; or cons. of instr.
DANC 4953. Seminar in Dance. 1-3 cr. hr.
Specific subjects of seminars to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Variable topics.
DANC 4995. Independent Study in Dance. 1-3 cr. hr.
Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.
DANC 4999. Senior Thesis. 1-3 cr. hr.
The application of rigorous methodology in developing and writing a thesis under the direction of an adviser. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.
