Dance Minor

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in musical theater dance, including tap, jazz, ballet, and musical theater dance. Students will develop their technical skills and knowledge of musical theater history and analysis. The program offers flexibility with elective options, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. Graduates will be prepared for careers in musical theater performance and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Courses (14 Hours):
• TH 235 - Tap I (2 Credits)
• TH 213 - Jazz I (2 Credits)
• TH 217 - Ballet I (2 Credits)
• TH 220 - Musical Theater Dance I (2 Credits)
• TH 252 - Body in Performance (3 Credits)
• TH 442 - History and Analysis of Musical Theater (3 Credits)
• Electives (4 Hours): Choose two courses from below:
• TH 313 - Jazz II (2 Credits)
• TH 317 - Ballet II (2 Credits)
• TH 320 - Musical Theater Dance II (2 Credits)
• TH 325 - Tap II (2 Credits)
• TH 330 - Modern Technique (2 Credits)
• Additional Electives (4 Hours): Choose course(s) totaling 4 Hours from this list:
• TH 109 - Performance/Production (1 Credit)
• TH 111 - Performance/Production (1 Credit)
• TH 209 - Performance/Production (1 Credit)
• TH 211 - Performance/Production (1 Credit)
• TH 213 - Jazz I (2 Credits)
• TH 217 - Ballet I (2 Credits)
• TH 220 - Musical Theater Dance I (2 Credits)
• TH 235 - Tap I (2 Credits)
• TH 309 - Performance/Production (1 Credit)
• TH 311 - Performance/Production (1 Credit)
• TH 313 - Jazz II (2 Credits)
• TH 317 - Ballet II (2 Credits)
• TH 320 - Musical Theater Dance II (2 Credits)
• TH 325 - Tap II (2 Credits)
• TH 330 - Modern Technique (2 Credits)
• TH 360 - Musical Theater Workshop (3 Credits)