Dance, Minor
Minor in Dance
The Minor in Dance offered by the School of Theatre & Dance affords students the opportunity to continue their interests and earn academic credit. Dance minors participate in Marshall University Contemporary Dance Company performances and may be part of the dance corps for MU Theatre productions.
Students intending to minor in dance should contact the Director of the School of Theatre & Dance. The director serves as the dance advisor for students with a minor in dance.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DAN 230 | Ballet Technique | 2 |
| DAN 270 | Practicum | 1 |
| or THE 370 | Theatre Practicum | |
| DAN 316 | Modern Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DAN 320 | Modern Dance Technique | 2 |
| THE 240 | Stage Lighting I | 4 |
| Select six (6) credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Dance for Musical Theatre | ||
| Tap Dance | ||
| Ballet Technique (Repeatable for credit.) | ||
| Special Topics (Repeatable for credit.) | ||
| Modern Jazz Dance (Repeatable for credit.) | ||
| Modern Dance Technique (Repeatable for credit.) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |