The minor in World Dance develops knowledge and appreciation of the vast diaspora of the philosophies, history, and cultural diversity of global dance forms.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Core Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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DANC 101 | Dance Appreciation (Mason Core) | 3 |
MUSI 103 | Musics of the World (Mason Core) | 3 |
Six credits of 1 | 6 | |
Global Dance Perspectives I (Mason Core) | ||
Total Credits | 12 |
1 | Must complete two different dance cultures. |
Electives
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
Dance in Popular Culture (Mason Core) | ||
Modern/Contemporary Dance I (Mason Core) | ||
Beginning Jazz Technique (Mason Core) | ||
Ballet I (Mason Core) | ||
Modern/Contemporary Dance II (Mason Core) | ||
Intermediate Jazz Technique (Mason Core) | ||
Ballet II (Mason Core) | ||
Global Dance Perspectives II (Mason Core) | ||
Advanced Jazz Dance (Mason Core) | ||
Global Dance Intensive (Mason Core) | ||
Topics in Ethnomusicology | ||
Other courses as approved by the School of Dance Director or Advisor | ||
Total Credits | 6 |
Note:
Mason does not guarantee the availability of these courses every semester.