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The dance and choreography minor is designed to be flexible and serve the interests of individual students. Students can begin accruing credit hours toward a dance and choreography minor at any time. The minor consists of a total of 18 credits, with a minimum of nine credits at the 300 level or higher. Students choosing this minor should expect that not all classes are offered each term. Also, most classes for the minor are designated “nonmajor,” which generally means they are open to the university population and fill quickly.
No audition is required for the dance and choreography minor.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-level courses | ||
| Select nine credits from: | 9 | |
| Survey of Dance History | ||
| Survey of Dance History | ||
| Improvisation | ||
| Introduction to Ballet Technique I | ||
| Introduction to Ballet Technique II | ||
| Jazz Dance Technique I | ||
| Introduction to Modern Dance Technique I | ||
| Introduction to Modern Dance Technique II | ||
| West African Dance Techniques | ||
| Dance in Hollywood | ||
| Jazz Technique II | ||
| Yoga | ||
| Hip Hop Dance | ||
| Topics in Dance | ||
| Upper-level courses | ||
| Select nine credits from: | 9 | |
| Dance in World Cultures | ||
| Anatomy for the Dancer | ||
| Dance Science | ||
| Screen Dance | ||
| Partnering | ||
| Lighting Design for Dance | ||
| Sound Design for Dance | ||
| African American Presence in American Dance, Performance and Social Contexts | ||
| Black Performance Theory | ||
| Dance Criticism | ||
| Topics in Dance | ||
Approved topics courses may also fulfill this area. | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |