Dance Teaching
MINOR
A dance teaching minor is available for students seeking a concentration of study
in dance teaching to complement an affiliated program. Students wishing the minor program
must register with the Dance Program Director.
- » Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.25 or better in courses used toward
the minor.
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- » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours.
Students who select the Dance Teaching Minor and are seeking teacher certification
for the state of Utah must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure
requirements (see Teacher Education Department
in this catalog).
Course Requirements for Minor
Specific Dance Teaching Courses Required (13 credit hours)
- DANC 3320 Techniques & Materials for Teaching Modern Dance (2)
- DANC 3640 Teaching Creative Dance (2)
- DANC 3860 Field Experience (1)
- DANC 3010 Dance History I (3)
or DANC 3020 Dance History II (3)
- DANC 3470 Ballet III (1)
- DANC 3490 Modern III (1)
- PEP 2300 Health/Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription (3)
Additional Dance Forms Required (2 credit hours)
Select two credit hours from the following
- DANC 1520* Folk & Ethnic Dance (1)
- DANC 2480 Jazz II (1)
- DANC 3440* Dance for Musical Theatre (1)
*DANC 1520 and 3440 may not be repeated for credit.
Creative Courses Required (minimum 3 credit hours)
Select a minimum of three credit hours from the following
- DANC 2410 Improvisation (2)
- DANC 3500 Choreography I (2)
- DANC 3510 Choreography II (2)
- DANC 3520 Choreography Practicum (1)
- DANC 3910 Moving Company: Rehearsal & Development (2)
- DANC 3911 Moving Company: Performance (2)
- DANC 4910* Rehearsal & Performance (1)
*may be repeated once for credit
Weber State University 2008-2009 Catalog