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Dance ,Minor

Dance, Minor


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

Are you a dancer who wants to expand your craft? Or perhaps you would like to try dance for the first time? A dance minor provides flexibility and will challenge 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
Program requirements

The minor in dance consists of 19 credit hours of coursework, including nine upper-division credit hours. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00) or higher is required in all classes for the minor.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 in minor courses is required to earn the minor in dance.
Creative Practices or Somatics (choose one course) -- 2 credit hours
Major Level Movement Courses (choose one) -- 2 credit hours
Additional Movement Courses or Context Courses -- 6 credit hours
Upper Division Dance Options -- 9 credit hours
Depending on a student's undergraduate program of study, 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 once 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 allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in dance can help students as they pursue careers in fields such as arts administration, teaching, acting and fitness.

Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

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.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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