Dance (Minor)
Minor: Dance
Program Code: M220
About This Minor. . .
The Department of Theatre offers one of the most successful theatre training degree programs in Colorado. Students majoring in Theatre Arts can choose from four distinct concentrations (Acting/Directing, Design/Technical, Music Theatre and Dance) and acquire a sound understanding of the performing arts in our newly built, state-of-the-art facilities. Dance at CMU is thriving with an array of dance styles, performance opportunities and travel. Modern, jazz, ballet and hip hop are offered from beginning to professional levels. Other courses include somatic practices, conditioning, movement analysis, dance history, choreography, pedagogy, dance company, and experiential anatomy.
Through our diverse curriculum, students develop versatility and an appreciation for historical roots and current trends in the field. Within a supportive learning community, students engage not only in rigorous technical training, but are also invited to explore creative experimentation and collaborative possibilities.
Through our guest artist series, community engagement programs, and annual participation in the American College Dance Association Conference, our students have numerous opportunities to develop professional and networking skills. These experiences not only offer potential professional connections, but also expose students to other areas of dance scholarship, including current practices in dance medicine, dance psychology, etc.
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Institutional Minor Requirements
The following institutional requirements apply to all CMU minors. Specific programs may have different requirements that must be met in addition to institutional requirements.
- A minor consists of 15-24 semester hours. There may be prerequisites required for the minor which will increase the total number of credit hours for a student who has not already taken those prerequisites.
- Courses taken to satisfy Essential Learning, major requirements, or electives can be counted toward the minor if applicable.
- At least 33 percent of the credit hours required for the minor must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
- At least 25 percent of the classes must be taken at CMU.
- 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher for the courses used for the minor.
- A minor is not a degree by itself and must be earned at the same time as a baccalaureate degree.
- A minor must be outside the major field of study.
- A student may earn up to five minors with any baccalaureate degree at CMU.
- The Catalog Year determines which program sheet and degree requirements a student must fulfill in order to graduate. Visit with your advisor or academic department to determine which catalog year and program requirements sheet you should follow.
- See “Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates” in the catalog for a complete list of graduation requirements.
Program Specific Minor Requirements
(23 semester hours, 8 hours must be upper-division)
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DANC 220 | Moving Anatomy and Wellness | 3 |
| DANC 260 | Movement Analysis and Improvisation | 3 |
| DANC 315 | History and Philosophy of Dance | 3 |
| Select 8 semester hours of Technique Courses from the following: | 8 | |
| Ballet I | ||
| Ballet IIA | ||
| Ballet IIB | ||
| Ballet IIIA | ||
| Ballet IIIB | ||
| Ballet IVA | ||
| Ballet IVB | ||
| Jazz IIA | ||
| Jazz IIB | ||
| Jazz IIIA | ||
| Jazz IIIB | ||
| Jazz IVA | ||
| Jazz IVB | ||
| Hip-Hop I | ||
| Hip-Hop II | ||
| Hip-Hop III | ||
| Contemporary Modern I | ||
| Contemporary Modern IIA | ||
| Contemporary Modern IIB | ||
| Contemporary Modern IIIA | ||
| Contemporary Modern IIIB | ||
| Contemporary Modern IVA | ||
| Contemporary Modern IVB | ||
| Select 2 semester hours from the following: | 2 | |
| Dance Company | ||
| Dance Company | ||
| Dance Company | ||
| Dance Company | ||
| Select 2 semester hours of Performance/Choreography courses: | 2 | |
| Dance Performance | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Choreography Practicum I | ||
| Choreography Practicum II | ||
| Choreography Practicum III | ||
| Select 2 semester hours of upper-division DANC Electives. DANC courses may be repeated once for credit. | 2 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 23 | |
Advising Process and DegreeWorks
Documentation on the pages related to this program is intended for informational purposes to help determine what courses and associated requirements are needed to earn a minor. Meeting with an academic advisor is essential in planning courses and developing a suggested course sequencing. It is ultimately the student’s responsibility to understand and fulfill the requirements for her/his intended minor.
DegreeWorks is an online degree audit tool available in MAVzone. It is the official record used by the Registrar’s Office to evaluate progress towards a minor. Students are responsible for reviewing their DegreeWorks audit on a regular basis and should discuss questions or concerns with their advisor or academic department head for the minor. Discrepancies in requirements should be reported to the Registrar’s Office.
Graduation Process
A minor cannot be awarded by itself. It must be combined with a baccalaureate degree outside the major field of study. Students should follow the graduation process outlined for the baccalaureate degree and list their majors and minors on the “Intent to Graduate” form.
If a student’s petition for graduation is denied, it will be her/his responsibility to consult the Registrar’s Office regarding next steps.