Northwestern University School of Communication 37 courses 6.68 total credits
https://communication.northwestern.edu/academics/theatre/undergraduate-programs/minor-dance.html The dance minor offered by the Department of Theatre introduces students to many areas of study within the dance world, as well as providing abundant opportunities to contribute to the field. Students have the opportunity to explore dance studies, writing and analysis, in addition to dance techniques and performance. Admission to the minor is by application. Applications are available in winter quarter so that students may begin the minor in spring quarter. Students must demonstrate academic progress beyond technique study within the first full year of enrollment in the minor.
Core courses (3 units):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 101-1 | Introduction to Dance Studies | 1 |
| DANCE 101-2 | Dance as Creative Collaboration | 1 |
| DANCE 225-0 | Dance Composition | 1 |
General Technique Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 110-0 | Movement for the Stage | 0.34 |
Music Theatre Dance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 130-0 | Music Theatre Dance I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 230-0 | Music Theatre Dance II | 0.34 |
Basic Theatrical Dance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 140-1 | Basic Theatrical Dance I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 140-2 | Basic Theatrical Dance II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 140-3 | Basic Theatrical Dance III | 0.34 |
Modern/Contemporary
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 150-0 | Modern/Contemporary I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 250-0 | Modern/Contemporary II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 350-0 | Modern/Contemporary III | 0.34 |
Dances of the African Diaspora
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 160-0 | Dances of the African Diaspora I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 260-0 | Dances of the African Diaspora II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 360-0 | Dances of the African Diaspora III | 0.34 |
Jump Rhythm
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 161-0 | Jump Rhythm Technique 1 | 0.34 |
| DANCE 261-0 | Jump Rhythm Technique II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 181-0 | Jump Rhythm Tap 1 | 0.34 |
| DANCE 281-0 | Jump Rhythm Tap II | 0.34 |
Classical Dance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 170-0 | Classical Dance I | 0.34 |
| DANCE 270-0 | Classical Dance II | 0.34 |
| DANCE 370-0 | Classical Dance III | 0.34 |
Jazz Dance
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANCE 180-1 | Funk Jazz | 0.34 |
| DANCE 180-2 | Theatre Jazz | 0.34 |
| DANCE 180-3 | Street Jazz | 0.34 |
Dance Elective List
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