Dance Minor

Program Description

A minor in dance is a secondary concentration of study designed for students who wish to take supplemental dance courses in dance technique, choreography, dance history and dance kinesiology. One technique class of modern, ballet or jazz per semester may be taken. Technique class may be taken with other supplemental classes such as choreography, dance history and kinesiology. Acceptance into the dance minor program is based on a dance audition scheduled with the dance faculty.

Admission Requirements

Students must pass a dance audition in ballet, modern and jazz

Program Learning Outcomes
- Dance proficiently in ballet, modern and jazz
- Acquire a basic knowledge of dance history and the influence of landmark dance figures
- Understand the foundational tools of choreography in the application of an original choreographic work
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Wright State Core Requirements

Required Courses (14 hours)

DAN 1320 - Intermediate Jazz I Credit Hour(s): 2
DAN 2110 - Modern Dance II Credit Hour(s): 3
DAN 2510 - Dance History I Credit Hour(s): 3
DAN 3410 - Choreography I Credit Hour(s): 2
DAN 3990 - Studies In Selected Subjects Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4

Elective Courses (6 hours)

DAN 1110 - Modern Dance I Credit Hour(s): 3
DAN 1120 - Modern Dance I Credit Hour(s): 3
DAN 2070 - Beginning Tap Dance I Credit Hour(s): 1
DAN 2310 - Intermediate Jazz II Credit Hour(s): 2
DAN 2320 - Intermediate Jazz II Credit Hour(s): 2
DAN 2520 - Dance History II Credit Hour(s): 3
DAN 3070 - Intermediate Tap Dance I Credit Hour(s): 1
DAN 3420 - Choreography II Credit Hour(s): 2
DAN 3710 - Dance Kinesiology Credit Hour(s): 1
DAN 4070 - Advanced Tap Dance I Credit Hour(s): 1

Dance Minor

Wright State Core Requirements

Required Courses (14 hours)

Elective Courses (6 hours)

Other Requirements

Total: 20 Hours