Dance ,Minor

Are you a dancer who wants to expand your craft? Or perhaps you'd like to try dance for the first time. A dance minor provides flexibility and challenges you to expand your understanding of how dance can intersect with other fields of study.

Description ▲

The minor program in dance provides an inclusive, dynamic and culturally diverse learning environment where students can develop their creativity and artistry. The innovative curriculum provides flexibility, promotes creative collaboration and encourages a holistic approach to acquiring dance skills. Movement practices, performance and creativity define the core of the program. Students have the opportunity to engage in a variety of dance styles, and develop their understanding of dance and how it connects to community and culture.

At a glance ▲

College/school: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Location: Tempe

Curriculum ▲

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2025-2026 Catalog Year

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
DCE 136 Introduction to Somatic Movement DCE 160 Creative Practices I DCE 236 Somatic Movement Applications: A Closer Look 2 - 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	2 - 3
DCE 133 Hip Hop I DCE 134 Contemporary Modern I DCE 135 Contemporary Ballet I DCE 139 Afro-Latin Salsa I 2 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	2
DCE 110 Argentine Tango I DCE 115 Yoga I DCE 116 T'ai Chi Chuan I DCE 118 Yoga/Pilates DCE 120 Nonmajors Contemporary Modern I DCE 121 Ballet I DCE 122 Jazz I DCE 123 Nonmajors Hip Hop I DCE 124 Latin/Swing/Ballroom I DCE 125 Nonmajors Afro-Latin/Salsa I DCE 126 Country-Western DCE 133 Hip Hop I DCE 134 Contemporary Modern I DCE 135 Contemporary Ballet I DCE 136 Introduction to Somatic Movement DCE 137 African and Diaspora Movement Practices I DCE 139 Afro-Latin Salsa I DCE 161 Creative Practices II DCE 194 Special Topics DCE 201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (GCSI) DCE 202 Dance in U.S. Popular Culture (HUAD) DCE 203 The Walking Body (HUAD) DCE 205 How Dance Matters: A Sociocultural Framing (HUAD) DCE 224 Latin/Swing/Ballroom II DCE 225 Nonmajors Afro-Latin/Salsa II DCE 226 Musical and Kinesthetic Communication in Dance DCE 233 Hip Hop II DCE 234 Contemporary Modern II DCE 235 Contemporary Ballet II DCE 236 Somatic Movement Applications: A Closer Look DCE 238 Hip Hop Ensemble DCE 239 Afro-Latin Salsa II DCE 240 Media for Dance (QTRS) DCE 294 Topic: Authentic Jazz Dance DCE 294 Topic: Sol Motion Immersion DCE 305 Dance, Health and Wellness (HUAD) 6 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	6
DCE 300 Dancing Histories (HUAD) DCE 301 Dance Analysis and Theory (HUAD) DCE 302 History of American Hip Hop Dance (HUAD) DCE 303 The Body Condition(ed) (SOBE) DCE 304 Dance at the Movies (HUAD) DCE 306 History of Salsa: Afro-Latin Social and Global Contexts (HUAD) DCE 324 Latin/Swing/Ballroom III DCE 325 Nonmajors Afro-Latin/Salsa III DCE 333 Hip Hop III DCE 334 Contemporary Modern III DCE 335 Contemporary Ballet III DCE 336 Somatic Movement Development and Facilitation DCE 339 Afro-Latin Salsa III DCE 394 Topic: Choreography & Performance DCE 394 Topic: Ballroom Dance Studies DCE 402 Ethnography of Dance Practices (HUAD) DCE 403 Making. Living. Thriving Through the Arts DCE 404 Dance and Ethics (CIVI) DCE 405 Writing the Creating Body (HUAD) DCE 438 Dance Theatre Performance/Production DCE 484 Internship DCE 494 Topic: Advanced Studies in Media for Dance DCE 494 Topic: Generative Critique:The Critical Response Process DCE 494 Topic: Latin Performance Ensemble DCE 494 Topic: The Atlas of Creative Tools DCE 499 Individualized Instruction 9 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	9

Notes

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: All dance majors

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.

Career opportunities▲

Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in dance can help graduates as they pursue careers in fields such as arts administration, teaching, acting and fitness.

Contact information▲

School of Music, Dance and Theatre | MUSIC E167
MDTAdmissions@asu.edu
480-965-5069

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These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

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Dance ,Minor

Dance, Minor

Dance, Minor

Ballet, Choreography, Hip Hop, Performance, modern, movement, social

2025-2026 Catalog Year