The minor offers students the opportunity to study a variety of movement styles and understand dance in its historical and cultural context.
Policies
A maximum of three transfer credits may be applied to the minor. 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 101 | Dance Appreciation (Mason Core) | 3 |
| DANC 118 | Global Dance Perspectives I (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Dance Foundations
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| 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) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Note:
Students with prior experience in ballet and/or modern dance may, with permission of instructor, take all 9 credits of technique courses at the 200 level.
All students pursuing the minor must demonstrate a basic level of training in both modern dance and ballet, and therefore, complete 9 credits of modern and ballet technique.
Breadth
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one or more courses from the following: | 3 | |
| Global Dance Perspectives I (Mason Core) 1 | ||
| Dance in Popular Culture (Mason Core) | ||
| Special Topics in Dance I | ||
| 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) | ||
| Special Topics in Dance II | ||
Or other courses as approved by the School of Dance Director or Advisor | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
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DANC 118 Global Dance Perspectives I (Mason Core) fulfills the global understanding requirement. Students who choose to take this course twice for the minor must select two different dance cultures.
Notes
Mason does not guarantee the availability of these courses every semester; some are offered in alternate years.