Academics - Dance
The minor in dance is designed to provide the student with basic foundational courses in dance technique, as well as in choreography, history, and production, all with a focus toward performance. Students will receive dance technique training in ballet, modern, tap, and jazz. In addition, students will study composition and gain expertise in choreography. Students will study dance history and will be involved in the many aspects of creating a performance, from advertising to backstage and house management. All dance students are encouraged to participate in the annual dance concert as well as informal studio showings and the activities of the UMaine Dance Club. Production credits may be available for these efforts.
Students are required to take a total of 18 credits.
Every minor must take 14 credits in technique courses:
DAN 101 – Beginner Modern Dance I (Credits: 2*)
DAN 121 – Beginner Modern Dance II (Credits: 2)
DAN 201 – Intermediate Modern Dance (Credits: 2-3*)
DAN 301 – Advanced Modern Dance (Credits: 2)
DAN 102 – Beginner Ballet I (Credits: 2*)
DAN 122 – Beginner Ballet II (Credits: 2)
DAN 202 – Intermediate Ballet (Credits: 2-3*)
DAN 302 – Advanced Ballet (Credits: 2)
DAN 103 – Beginner Jazz I (Credits: 2)
DAN 123 – Beginner Jazz II (Credits: 2)
DAN 203 – Intermediate Jazz (Credits: 2*)
DAN 303 – Advanced Jazz (Credits: 2)
DAN 105 – Beginner Tap (Credits: 2)
DAN 205 – Intermediate Tap (Credits: 2*)
DAN 130 – Ballroom and World Dance Forms (Credits: 2)
DAN 270 – Pilates Conditioning & Functional Anatomy (Credits: 3)
DAN 297 – Introductory Topics in Dance (Credits: 2*)
DAN 397 – Intermediate Topics in Dance (Credits: 2*)
DAN 497 – Advanced Topics in Dance (Credits: 2*)
DAN 498 – Dance Project/Thesis (Credits: 3)
MUO 111 – Marching Band (Credits: 0-1)
*May be repeated for credit.
Every minor must take 3 credits of either course:
DAN 250 – Dance Composition I (Credits: 3)
or
DAN 266 – Dance History (Credits: 3)
Every minor must take 1 credit of this course:
DAN 112 – Production/Rehearsal (Credits: 1) (Pass/Fail; audition or permission)