Dance Minor
The minor in dance allows students to investigate dance as a reflection of society and culture. Students have the freedom to study a variety of dance forms with the flexibility to focus on their unique areas of interest. Students are encouraged to create pathways for lifelong learning by making interdisciplinary connections, utilizing dance as individual and communal practice for seeking wisdom and working for justice.
Students completing a minor in Dance complete the following (18 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DNC-100 | Dance in Society: Aesthetics and Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| DNC-210 | Roots of Jazz Dance: Africanist Aesthetics and the American Experience | 3 |
| DNC-310 | Arts for Social Action | 1 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Any combination of DNC courses can be taken to fulfill the remaining 11 credits. | 11 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Additional Requirements: In addition, all Dance minors must participate in one mainstage Theatre Arts production as a crew member.