Dance: History and Theory Minor

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The dance minor in history and theory focuses on the growing field of dance studies that use a theoretical perspective based in dance and other movement practices as a means of analyzing dance within larger cultural contexts. This dance minor integrates theory and practice as a means of heightening a scholarly inquiry. This concentrated study helps prepare for employment or graduate study with a specialized dance emphasis in arts administration, dance ethnology, and dance in film or video.

To become a dance minor in history and theory you must have a sophomore standing, a 3.0 GPA in your major discipline or field, and come to the School of Dance to meet with an advisor. No audition is required.

Program Requirements

The minor in dance theory and history requires 30 credits.

Dance Technique Modern, Ballet, Jazz or African at the 200 level or above Credit Hours: 6

DANC 170 - Viewing 20th-Century Dance Credit Hours: 4
DANC 171 - The Dance Experience Credit Hours: 4

Select one course from the following:

DANC 271 - Black Dance Forms Credit Hours: 4
DANC 351 - Dance Cultures of the World I Credit Hours: 4

Select three courses from the following:

DANC 471 - History of Dance I Credit Hours: 4
DANC 472 - History of Dance II Credit Hours: 4
DANC 473 - History of Dance III Credit Hours: 4
DANC 474 - History of Postmodern Choreography and Practice Credit Hours: 4