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.
All students are eligible for this minor, as space allows.
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.
Minor Requirements (6.68 units)
All courses for SoC majors, minors, fields of concentration and distribution requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and may not be taken P/N.
A maximum of the equivalent of 2 non-Northwestern academic units can count towards an SoC minor.
Core courses (3 units):
Technique Courses (1.68 units)
A minimum of 1.68 units from the following list (each dance technique class carries .34 units; 3 classes add up to 1.02 unit of credit). One full unit of technique (3 classes) must be taken in a chosen dance category (e.g., 3 classes in Modern/Contemporary, 3 classes in Basic Theatrical Dance, etc.). The other .68 units can be from any category. Classes need not be taken at the same level or in any particular order; students are free to choose which technique categories they study.
General Technique Courses
Course List
Course |
Title |
DANCE 110-0 | Movement for the Stage |
Music Theatre Dance
Basic Theatrical Dance
Modern/Contemporary
Dances of the African Diaspora
Jump Rhythm
Classical Dance
Jazz Dance
Dance Elective Courses (2 units)
2 full-credit electives reflecting the student’s special interests (a dance technique sequence may not be used to satisfy this requirement).
Dance Elective List