Minor in Dance (18 Credits)

Curriculum as of 1/1/03

Required
DFA 120, 121, 220, 221: Classical Ballet Technique 6 credits (2 credits for 3 semesters)
THE 6 CREDITS OF BALLET TECHNIQUE MUST BE COMPLETED IN THREE CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS.
DFA 124 Martha Graham Technique: Fall 1 credit
DFA 127 Contemporary Dance Forms: Spring 1 credit
DFA 150 Improvisation: Spring 1 credit
DFA 250 Elements of Composition: Spring 2 credits

SELECT ONE 1
DFA 125 Martha Graham Technique: Spring 1 credit
DFA 224 Martha Graham Technique: Fall 1 credit
DFA 226 Contemporary Dance Forms: Fall 1 credit

SELECT A MINIMUM OF SIX CREDITS
DFA 170 Dance History I: Spring (3 credits)
DFA 171 Dance History II: Fall (3 credits)
DFA 270 Kinesiology I: Spring (3 credits)
DFA 140 Fundamentals of Movement: Fall (3 credits)
DFA 130 Ballet Pedagogy: Fall (3 credits)
DFA 240 Dance Pedagogy: Fall (2 credits)

TOTAL CREDITS: 18

The Minor in Dance is open by audition to all non-dance majors who wish to broaden their experience in dance in a formal program. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PREVIOUS TRAINING TO AT LEAST AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OF BALLET.

To complete the Minor in Dance, students must register for a letter grade for all courses, receive a grade no lower than a C in each course, and maintain a university GPA of 2.75.

ADMISSION PROCESS:
1. Secure approval from major school advisor
2. Interview with the Dance Division Coordinator
3. Audition for and be approved by Dance Division Director
4. Fill out University "Change of Curriculum Status" form (requires signatures of major school advisor and Dean as well as Dance Division Director and Hartt School Dean).