Dance Minor
Program of Study
MUSIC 101, Fundamentals of Music, 3 credits
6 credits in dance technique, with 4 credits at level II, from the following 6 credits:
- THEA 240, Ballet I, 2 credits
- THEA 241, Jazz I, 2 credits
- THEA 242, Tap Dance (up to 3 times), 1 credit
- THEA 340, Ballet II, 2 credits
- THEA 341, Jazz II 2, credits
- THEA 342, Modern Dance, 2 credits
- THEA 343, Dance Composition, 2 credits
- THEA 442, Choreography, 3 credits
- THEA 201, Practicum performance (1 credit), 2 credits
- THEA 441, Dance History, 3 credits
- THEA 481, Practicum for Original Choreography (ELECTIVE), 2 credits
Total 21 Credits
All Dance Classes are Open to Non-Majors
240. Ballet I. 2 credits. An introductory ballet class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of ballet. This class will contain a ballet barre, warm-up, barre stretch, an adagio center combination and floor exercises designed to enhance alignment, flexibility, strength and center. F
THEA 241. Jazz Dance I. 2 credits. This course is designed to introduce the student to principles and techniques characteristic of jazz dance. Students will execute movement combinations in a variety of jazz styles. Emphasis will be placed on movement fundamentals of alignment, flexibility, endurance, dynamic range, and strength. F
THEA 242. Tap Dance. 2 credits. This class is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of tap dance. Warm-up, exercises, and combinations in tap technique will provide opportunit
ies for the student to develop an efficient use of weight, alignment, articulation of footwork, coordination, and musicality. F
THEA 340. Ballet II. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Thea 240 or consent of instructor. Ballet II is a continuation of Ballet I. Students will continue to develop advanced ballet skills and technique in relationship to form, strength, flexibility, center, line, choreography and physical expression. S
THEA 341. Jazz Dance II. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Thea 241 or consent of instructor. This course is designed to be a continuation of Thea 241. Students continue to explore the principles and techniques characteristic of jazz dance through a variety of jazz dance styles. Emphasis will be placed on applying efficient form and dynamic energy to intermediate level movement combinations in center and across the floor. F
THEA 342. Modern Dance. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Thea 241 or 242 or consent of instructor. Students continue to explore the principles and techniques characteristic of modern dance through a variety of dance styles. Emphasis will be placed on applying efficient form and dynamic energy to intermediate level movement combinations in center and across the floor. S
THEA 343. Dance Composition. 2 credits. Prerequisite Modern Dance I.Introduction to the tools for creating concert dances, emphasizing the manipulation of space, time and energy; focus will be on short solo and duet compositions.
THEA 442. Choreography. 3 credits. Prerequisite Dance Composition. Application of compositional principles to small groups of dancers with emphasis on other art forms and literary sources for motivation of thematic intent, movement style, and overall design.
THEA 441. History of Dance. 2 credits. History of dance in Western cultures, specifically ballet and modern dance forms, from the Renaissance to present. Focusing on leading dance artists and their influence on dance and the related arts.