Minor

The Dance Minor at Davidson

A minor in dance provides students with a range of experiences that encourage creative exploration and critical thinking.

Minors are encouraged to enhance their study at summer dance festivals and intensive workshops. Dance classes are often enhanced by attendance at and participation in the dance performances and opportunities offered in the college and local communities. Dance minors should expect to actively participate in these co-curricular activities.

Courses You Might Take

DAN 240

Modern Dance Technique I

Instructor
Bory

Emerging at the turn of the twentieth century, modern dance encourages the development of physical capacities for creative expression. Focusing on proper alignment, body mechanics, and anatomical efficiency, this course introduces the basic principles and technical components involved…

DAN 242

Haitian Dance Technique I

Instructor
Chapman

In this combined technique and theory course, students will engage in the practice of Haitian dance, and support this embodied learning with study of Haitian artists, history and culture. Bi-weekly physical practice introduces students to the foundations of…

MUS 233

Musical Theatre

Instructor
B. Lawing

An introduction to the history and literature of the Broadway musical. Greatest emphasis is placed on the period beginning with Oklahoma! and continuing to the present.

Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.
Satisfies Dance minor requirement.

Prerequisites…

Related Programs

Africana Studies Art English Gender and Sexuality Studies Music Theatre

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