Applied Dance Minor
The applied dance minor requires 24 hours of coursework that provides students with a basic introduction to teaching dance at the elementary and secondary levels. This minor consists of dance technique, pedagogy and choreography, in addition to specific coursework related to the field of dance.
Degree Requirements
Coursework for a minor in applied dance:
Required
| DAN 200 | Dance in World Cultures | 4 |
| DAN 201 | Dance History | 3 |
| DAN 233 | Special Projects in Dance: Dance Production | 0-1 |
| DAN 269 | Dance Improvisation | 1 |
| DAN 270 | Composition and Choreography | 1 |
| DAN 241 | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| or | |
| DAN 244 | Intermediate Tap Dance | 2 |
| DAN 242 | Intermediate Modern Dance | 2 |
| or | |
| DAN 342 | Advanced Modern Dance | 2 |
| DAN 249 | Intermediate Ballet | 2 |
| or | |
| DAN 349 | Advanced Ballet | 2 |
| DAN 280 | Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
And Two of the following courses:
| DAN 310 | Dance Pedagogy: Methods to Ages 3-12 | 3 |
| DAN 311 | Dance Pedagogy: Methods for Ages 13-18 | 3 |
| DAN 312 | Dance Pedagogy: Methods for Adults and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |