Minor in Dance

The Dance minor provides students with both technical dance skills and general knowledge of dance as an art form. Through studio practice in technique and creative-based classes, students gain a foundation in dance training and an appreciation for dance as an art form. Core courses provide the student with an increased understanding of the development of dance in a larger global context. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the Dance major.

Dance Minor Learning Outcomes

A successful dance minor is expected to:

  1. Identify historical and cultural forms of dance;
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of dance concepts through performance;
  3. Evaluate dance as an art form.

Students must complete 18 credits from the following courses, 9 credits of which must be at the 3000/4000 level.

Core Courses (6 credits)
Credits
DANC 3200
Dance History (DANC 3200 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 3500
Global Dance Perspective (DANC 3500 / Credits: 3 )
3
Minor Electives (select 12 credits from the following)
Credits
DANC 1200
Ballet I (DANC 1200 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 1400
Jazz Dance I (DANC 1400 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 1500
Contemporary Dance Techniques (DANC 1500 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 1600
Modern Dance I (DANC 1600 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 2101
Dance Laboratory I (DANC 2101 / Credits: 1 )
1
DANC 2102
Dance Laboratory II (DANC 2102 / Credits: 1 )
1
DANC 2103
Dance Laboratory III (DANC 2103 / Credits: 1 )
1
DANC 2104
Dance Laboratory IV (DANC 2104 / Credits: 1 )
1
DANC 2350
Dance for the Camera (DANC 2350 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 2400
Jazz Dance II (DANC 2400 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 2600
Modern Dance II (DANC 2600 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 3100
Dance Improvisation (DANC 3100 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 3550
World Dance (DANC 3550 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 3600
Modern Dance III (DANC 3600 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 3900
Advanced Studio Technique (DANC 3900 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 4000
Dance Composition (DANC 4000 / Credits: 3 )
3
DANC 4300
Dance Choreography (DANC 4300 / Credits: 3 )
3
THEA 2060
Technical Theatre (THEA 2060 / Credits: 3 )
3

The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university, unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.

Undergraduate Admissions

Apply Now Request Info Email Phone