Dance (Minor)
Dance gives us a lens through which to view humanity, as dance has been around as long as people, in every culture around the world.
- Degrees & Offerings
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- Minor
- Location
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- Bloomsburg
- Department
- Program Contact
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Director of Dance, Professor of Theatre and Dance
Dance Minor Checklist
Effective Fall 2023
Dance Minor Core (6 Credits)
- DANC110: Dance History - 3 credits
- DANC225: Choreography - 3 credits
Dance Minor Electives (15 credits)
Technique Courses – Select any three for 9 credits total
- DANC115: Ballet & Jazz I - 3 credits
- DANC215: Modern I/II - 3 credits
- DANC315: Jazz II - 3 credits
- DANC325: Ballet II - 3 credits
- DANC425: Special Topics - 3 credits (Can only be used once in the minor, either here as a technique course OR below as an advance techniques and performance course option)
Advanced Technique and Performance Courses - Select any two for 6 credits total
- DANC350: Ensemble - 3 credits
- DANC400: Repertory - 3 credits
- DANC425: Special Topics - 3 credits (Can only be used once in the minor, either here as a technique course OR below as an advance techniques and performance course option)
Courses and Curriculum
The Minor in Dance program consists of 21 credits which cover a broad range of topics aimed at developing technique, exploring the history of the form, expanding performance skills, exploring multi-cultural forms, and practicing the craft of dance-making. The program seeks to instill students with knowledge of current and contemporary practices and philosophies within the field, while revealing potential career possibilities both directly and indirectly related to the art form itself. Through analytical, critical, physical, artistic and practical experiences, students will digest a broad view of dance, while having the ability to select electives appropriate to their direct interests and/or area of major studies.
Note: Students enrolled prior to the Fall 2023 semester should speak directly with their assigned academic advisor about any questions regarding their specific requirements for graduation instead of using the linked document/text.
Dance Minor Requirements
- 21 credits required for minor completion
- Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their individual progress toward completion of the minor.
The CU Difference
Careers
The study of dance as an art form develops superb intellectual, artistic, physical and emotional competencies. Dedication, precision, shared collaboration, and critical body awareness are just a few of the skills students may gain. Such work is highly transferable to many fields including nursing, teaching, counseling, physical therapy, and theatre among others.
Potential Job Opportunities
- Arts Therapy
- Dance Therapy
- Education
- Physical Therapy
- Choreography and Performance
- Educational Psychology
- Cultural Studies and Anthropology
Top Skills Employers are Looking For
- physicality
- creativity
- attention to detail
- coordination
- sense of expression
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