Dance Performance Minor
Minor Overview
Students who want to pursue a professional career in dance will benefit from this minor, as will students who want to improve their overall dance training. The minor includes interdisciplinary opportunities by examining the role of technology in dance through our Performance in Virtual and Augmented Reality course. The physical nature of dance is also emphasized, including a conditioning course to maximize performance and minimize injury. Additional courses include dance technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, improvisation and partnering.
All students seeking a Dance Performance minor must be admitted through an application and audition process administered by the Texas A&M Dance faculty. Students are evaluated on their technical abilities in ballet, modern and jazz. A committee reviews applicants and accepts them on a competitive basis.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DCED 217 | Musicality and Movement for Performers 1 | 3 |
| DCED 230 | Conditioning for Dancers 1 | 2 |
| DCED 265 | Dance Performance Practicum 1, 2 | 2 |
| PVFA 310 | Performance in Virtual and Augmented Realities | 3 |
Select 8 hours from the following: 3, 4
- Ballet 5
- Hip Hop 6
- Improvisation 7
- Jazz Dance 8
- Modern Dance 9
Total Semester Credit Hours: 18
1 Must make a grade of C or better.
2 Student must take this course twice to fulfill requirements for the program.
3 The eight hours of technique can be any combination of the listed courses but upper-level courses require placement through audition or instructor approval. Three hours at 300/400 level must come from two dance technique courses.
4 Must make a grade of B or better.
5 DCED 250, DCED 260, DCED 261, DCED 351, DCED 361, DCED 362, DCED 462, DCED 463.
8 DCED 286, DCED 387, DCED 488.
9 DCED 271, DCED 272, DCED 372, DCED 373, DCED 473, DCED 474.
Minimum of 2.5 GPA in minor coursework.