University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Fine and Applied Arts 34 courses 18 total credits
The undergraduate minor in Dance offers students an in-depth experience in the study and practice of dance. Dance is studied through a variety of perspectives and activities, including: dance technique classes, in a global variety of forms, and courses in making dances, dance history and context, and dance production. The minor is comprised of 18 hours of dance-related coursework. In addition to the life-long benefits of artistic fulfillment, health, and discipline that come from dance study, a minor in dance will benefit students who intend to pursue careers in any creative field, including related arts disciplines, the health and well-being industry, education, and body-based humanities research. Study in dance also significantly contributes to the creative economy by building audiences for all arts endeavors and broader public engagement efforts. BA Dance and BFA Dance majors are not eligible for the undergraduate minor in Dance.
| Total Hours | 18 credits |
Context - 6 hours
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 116 | Dance I | 2 |
| DANC 209 | Lyric Theatre Dance | 2 |
| DANC 212 | Musical Theater Dance | 1 |
| DANC 216 | Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 160 | Dancing Techniques I | 1-3 |
| DANC 260 | Dancing Techniques II | 1-5 |
| DANC 360 | Dancing Techniques III | 1-5 |
| DANC 460 | Dancing Techniques IV | 1-5 |
Choose a minimum of 2 hours from
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 104 | Making Dances | 2 |
| DANC 200 | Explore Music through Dance | 3 |
| DANC 465 | Screendance | 3 |
| Total Choose a minimum of 2 hours from | 2 credits | |
Choose a minimum of 1 hour from
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 201 | Yoga Practicum | 2 |
| DANC 245 | Mindful Movement | 1 |
| DANC 246 | Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology | 3 |
| DANC 401 | Alexander Tech for Dancers | 1 |
| Total Choose a minimum of 1 hour from | 1 credits | |
Choose 2 hours from
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 231 | Production Practicum II | 1 |
| DANC 330 | Dance Documentation | 1 |
| DANC 331 | Production Practicum III | 1 |
| DANC 431 | Production Practicum IV | 1 |
| Total Choose 2 hours from | 2 credits | |
Choose 2 hours from
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 162 | Viewing Dance | 1 |
| DANC 220 | Undergraduate Performance Practice | 1 |
| DANC 256 | Choreographic Laboratory I | 1 |
| DANC 290 | Undergraduate Process Project | 1 |
| DANC 424 | Collaborative Performance | 1 |
| DANC 456 | Choreographic Laboratory II | 1 |
| MUSC 469 | LTI Main Stage | 1-2 |
| Total Choose 2 hours from | 2 credits | |
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