Dance Minor

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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 as determined at the audition.

To complete the minor in dance, students must register for a letter grade for all courses, receive a grade no lower than C in each course, and maintain a cumulative University GPA of 2.75.

Admission Process

1. Meet with the Dance Division Administrator to discuss the requirements for course selection, examination, interview and audition.

2. Audition for and be approved by the Dance Division.

3. When officially accepted into the minor, the University’s “Change of Curriculum Status” form must be completed to add the minor. This form requires the signatures of the primary advisor, and Dean (University major), as well as Hartt’s Academic Advisor and Evaluator.

Courses (18 credits)

*The 6 credits of ballet technique must be completed in three consecutive semesters.

DFA 120 - Classical Ballet I 2 credit(s) (Fall)*
DFA 121 - Classical Ballet I 2 credit(s) (Spring)*
DFA 220 - Classic Ballet II 2 credit(s) (Fall)*
DFA 122 - José Limón Technique I 2 credit(s) (Fall)
DFA 124 - Martha Graham Technique I 2 credit(s) (Spring)
DFA 150P - Improvisation I 1 credit(s) (Spring)
DFA 250P - Elements of Composition 2 credit(s) (Spring)

Select one:

DFA 125 - Martha Graham Technique I 2 credit(s) (Fall)
DFA 223 - José Limón Technique II 2 credit(s) (Spring)

Select one:

DFA 170W - Dance History I 3 credit(s) (Spring)
DFA 270 - Dance Kinesiology I 3 credit(s) (Spring)
DFA 140 - Movement Fundamentals I 3 credit(s) (Fall)
DFA 130 - Ballet Pedagogy I 2 credit(s) (Fall)