

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.
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Director of Dance, Professor of Theatre and Dance
Commonwealth University 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
This checklist stated above is for students enrolling at Commonwealth University for the Fall 2023 semester and beyond. You can view this checklist here.
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.
This checklist stated on the main homepage is more students enrolling at Commonwealth University for the Fall 2023 semester and beyond. You can view this checklist here.
Required Courses: (6 total credits)
- DANCE.111 Dance History Topics
- DANCE.224 Choreography I
Choose 3 technique courses: (8 to 9 total credits required)
- DANCE.221 Ballet II
- DANCE.222 Modern I/II
- DANCE.223 Jazz II
- DANCE.117 Beginning Jazz I and Ballet
Options: Choose 6 credits from the lists below: (Include Repertory and/or Ensemble)
(Note: Select 7 credits below if taking DANCE.117 above for 2 credits.)
- BIOLOGY.173 Anatomy & Physiology (Note: BIOLOGY.173, BIOLOGY.174 & PHYSICS.111 are prerequisites for EXERCISE.351)
- BIOLOGY.205 Introduction to Nutrition
- *DANCE.228 Ensemble (credit requires approved faculty mentored project)
- *DANCE.229 Repertory (May be Repeated for Credit)
- DANCE.290 Special Topics: May include Tap, Improvisation, African Dance or Other
- EXERCISE.270 Exercise and You
- EXERCISE.278 Yoga
- EXERCISE.351 Kinesiology
- THEATRE.200 Voice and Movement
- THEATRE.112 Fundamentals of Acting
*Students must enroll at least once in either Repertory or Ensemble. Ensemble does not have to be taken for credit to satisfy the requirement, and it may be repeated.
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.
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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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