Dance

minor

The Dance minor brings close contact with classroom expertise in technique, as well as the enriching artistic and production aspects of dance.

About this Program

  • College: Arts
  • Credits: 17-19

School Information

The School of Theatre + Dance provides an intimate setting where students, faculty, and staff interact in constant and close collaboration. Curricular programs are suited to a range of student interests and talents, from the liberal arts BA degree to the competitive BFA and MFA professional training degrees.
Website

CONTACT

Email | 352.273.0500 (tel) | 352.392.5114

NADINE MCGUIRE THEATRE AND DANCE PAVILION
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Map

 Curriculum

Admission to the dance minor requires the completion of DAA 2104 at UF with a minimum grade of B. Students must meet with the dance minor advisor for approval to enter the program and to establish a program of study.

The minor is comprised of a core of 10-11 credits plus 6-7 credits of emphasis as approved by the advisor. At least 12 of these credits must be completed at UF. It normally takes four semesters to complete the minor.

DAA 1000 does not count towards the minor.

Required Courses

DAA Technique course2-3
DAA 2104Contemporary Dance Practices 1 12
DAA 2204Contemporary Ballet Practices 12
DAA 2341Contemporary African & African Diasporic Dance Practices 12
DAN 2390Global Dance Perspectives3
Emphasis electives6-7
Total Credits17-19
1

Minimum grade of B required.

DAA Technique Courses

DAA 2331West African Dance and Music2
DAA 2381World Dance and Intercultural Performance3
DAA 2105Contemporary Dance Practices 22
DAA 2205Contemporary Ballet Practices 22
DAA 2342Contemporary African & African Diasporic Dance Practices 22
DAA 3108Contemporary Dance Practices 32
DAA 3208Contemporary Ballet Practices 32
DAA 3343Contemporary African & African Diasporic Dance Practices 32

Emphasis Electives

Advisor approval required

DAA Technique course (see approved list)2-3
DAA 4920Summer Dance Intensive3
DAA 4930Special Topics in Dance1-3
DAN 3775Dance in Medicine3
THE 4950Production Workshop1