Dance Minor

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Requirements for the Minor:

A total of 6 credits required to achieve a minor in dance. Students must take the choreography course (ADA 130 ), one history class (ADA 140 , ADA 142 , or ADA 153 ) and one Dance Project chosen from ADA 490 , ADA 491 , ADA 492 , ADA 493 . One credit from the theater program is also required chosen in consultation with the Director of Dance. Depending on the students’ interest and area of study, an appropriate course will be chosen. Two full practicum credits are also required in dance technique over six terms of study.

Dance Technique Classes:

Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Broadway, Hip Hop, Dance & Fitness and Pilates for Performers and Yoga are offered in the Dance Studio each term-these classes may not be offered. A small fee is charged. To gain transcript recognition for dance technique classes, students must register with the registrar early in the term and achieve a passing grade from the faculty supervisor. Requests to register for practicum transcript recognition after the drop-add period will not be honored. During the senior year, students may request up to two full dance practicum credits towards graduation. Such requests are made to the registrar during the senior year transcript audit (or its equivalent for those who plan to graduate early). Each full dance practicum credit is accumulated from three previous passing grades (any combination of theater and dance practicum). No more than two such graduation credits are available, whatever the discipline (music, theater, or dance). Students are advised to select full practicum credits in whichever area best suits their academic program