Dance Minor

Requirements

A minor in Dance Studies requires 6 courses, at least four of which must be taken in residence at Davidson College, including Dance 101, Dance 240, Dance 260, and Dance 340; at least one course from Dance 282 or Dance 284; and one additional elective above the 200 level. In addition to other dance courses, the elective may be taken outside the department, from the selected list below:

Minors are encouraged to enhance their study at summer dance festivals and intensive workshops offered for course credit through a university approved by Davidson College for transfer credit. With departmental approval, students may count (up to two of) those courses toward the minor. Dance classes are often enhanced by attendance at and participation in the dance performances and opportunities offered in the college and local communities. Dance minors should expect to actively participate in these co-curricular activities.

Basic Structure of the Minor

1. One Introductory Course

2. Two Technique Classes at 200/300 level

3. One History/Theory Class

4. One Composition/Performance

1. One Elective
   1. Additional Dance Course, including independent study
   2. Summer Study or Abroad, in consultation with the Dance Department
   3. Or Selected Course outside of the Dance Department

Rationale for Course Numbering

DAN 101 and DAN 240 are introductory-level classes that are open to all students.  DAN 101: Introduction to Dance provides a classroom-based introduction to issues and theories in the practice and performance of dance.  DAN 240: Modern Dance Technique I, a studio-based class, introduces the principles and techniques of Modern Dance.

Subsequent courses build on the work and ideas introduced in these classes.

Dance Courses

• DAN 101 - Introduction to Dance
• DAN 240 - Modern Dance Technique I
• DAN 260 - Dance Composition I
• DAN 282 - Dance, Gender, & Sexuality
• DAN 284 - Dancing Diaspora: The African American Theatrical Dance Tradition
• DAN 340 - Modern Dance Technique II