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Duluth Campus
Dance MinorTheatre
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Dance technique courses are offered in ballet, modern, jazz, and tap, and are complemented with courses in dance appreciation, dance history, dance composition, and/or related academic areas. The Dance Studies Emphasis provides students an in-depth appreciation of dance as a performance and social art form, while the Applied Dance Emphasis offers experienced dancers opportunities to further develop technique, artistry, and knowledge of the field. Annual dance concerts provide opportunities for performance and choreography.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Minor Requirements
Students should confer with a faculty adviser from the Department of Theatre to develop a sound schedule for taking courses to complete the minor in less than four years. Students are advised to note prerequisites and to take courses in proper sequence. Some courses are repeatable and students are encouraged to repeat courses to develop their technique.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Applied Dance
Core (17 cr)
History & Analysis
Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DN 1001 - Introduction to the World of Dance
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS, GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
DN 3401 - Dance Composition
(3.0 cr)
·
DN 3611 - Dance History
(3.0 cr)
Beginning Level Technique
Students with previous dance study may be exempt from some beginning level technique requirements and should consult the department about placement.
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DN 1111 - Jazz Dance Technique I
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 1121 - Tap Dance Technique I
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 1131 - Ballet Technique I
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 1151 - Modern Dance Technique I
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
Foundations (14 cr)
Students are encouraged to take classes in more than one style at the intermediate level.
Intermediate Level Technique
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DN 2101 - Physical Conditioning for Dance
(1.0 cr)
·
DN 2111 - Jazz Dance Techniques II
[FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 2131 - Ballet Technique II
[FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 2151 - Modern Dance Technique II
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 3202 - Improvisation for Dance
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 3211 - Jazz Dance Technique III
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 3231 - Ballet Technique III
(2.0 cr)
Intermediate/Advanced Level Technique
Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DN 3221 - Tap Dance Technique II
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 3241 - Social Dance for the Stage
(1.0 cr)
·
DN 3251 - Modern Dance Technique III
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 3995 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
DN 4311 - Jazz Dance Technique IV
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 4331 - Ballet Technique IV
(2.0 cr)
Dance Studies
Core (17 cr)
History & Analysis
Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DN 1001 - Introduction to the World of Dance
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS, GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
DN 3611 - Dance History
(3.0 cr)
·
DN 3995 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(1.0-3.0 cr)
or
TH 1071 - Musical Theatre History
[LE CAT, HUMANITIES]
(3.0 cr)
Beginning Level Technique
Students with previous dance study may be exempt from some beginning level technique requirements and should consult the department about placement.
Take 4 or more course(s) totaling 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DN 1111 - Jazz Dance Technique I
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 1121 - Tap Dance Technique I
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 1131 - Ballet Technique I
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 1151 - Modern Dance Technique I
[LE CAT, FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
Foundations (6 cr)
Students are encouraged to take classes in more than one style at the intermediate level.
Intermediate Level Technique
Take 3 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
DN 2101 - Physical Conditioning for Dance
(1.0 cr)
·
DN 2111 - Jazz Dance Techniques II
[FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 2131 - Ballet Technique II
[FINE ARTS]
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 2151 - Modern Dance Technique II
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 3202 - Improvisation for Dance
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 3211 - Jazz Dance Technique III
(2.0 cr)
·
DN 3231 - Ballet Technique III
(2.0 cr)
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