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[Programs, Minor in Dance]

Check the UMBC Catalog for the latest updates on course descriptions.

The minor in dance requires a minimum of 19 credits.

A. Core Courses (13 credits)

One course in the history of dance (either DANC 201 Dance History I or

DANC 202 Dance History II) [3]

DANC 230 Improvisation [3]

DANC 310 Intermediate Modern Technique I [3](prerequisite DANC 220 or permission required)

DANC 350 Dance Workshop [2]
One course in ballet technique at the appropriate level (Ballet I, II, III, or IV) [2]

 

B. Plus six credits in dance electives from the following:

DANC 201 or DANC 202 (if not selected as a core course) [3]

DANC 220 Beginning Modern Technique II * [2]

DANC 320 Intermediate Modern Technique II [3]

An additional course in ballet technique (Ballet II, III, or IV) [2]
DANC 301x Special Studies in Dance [1-3]

DANC 330 Dance Composition I [3]

DANC 331 Dance Composition II [3]

DANC 390 Dance Production Workshop [3]

DANC 399 Dance Practicum [3]

DANC 450 Repertory [3]

* prerequisite for DANC 310, which may be waived based on the student’s dance background and experience.

 

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