Dance Minor
For students looking to deepen their knowledge and experience in Dance while studying at Loyola University Chicago, the Dance minor offers a flexible framework for students to pursue excellence artistically and academically.
Curriculum
Students interested in receiving a dance minor should make an appointment with Dance Minor Advisor Mari Jo Barker.
Transfer-Student Residency Requirement: At least 9 credit hours of the dance minor must be completed at Loyola.
A total of 18 credits are required to complete the dance minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | ||
| Select six credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Historical Contexts in Contemporary Dance Practice 1 | ||
| Topics in Dance | ||
| Dance Kinesiology 1 | ||
| Dance and Disability: Interdisciplinary Theory and Applied Movement Practices | ||
| Dance Pedagogy | ||
| Dance Composition 1 | ||
| Internship in Dance | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Fieldwork in Chicago - Dance | ||
| Research in Dance | ||
MUSC Elective 2 | ||
| Studio Techniques | ||
| Select twelve credit hours of any level from the following: | 12 | |
| Ballet I: Introduction to Ballet Theory and Technique | ||
| Modern Dance I: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Jazz Dance I: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Ballet Dance II: Theory and Technique | ||
| Ballet III: Advanced Continuing Ballet | ||
| Modern Dance II: Theory and Technique | ||
| Jazz Dance II: Theories and Techniques | ||
| Topics in Applied Dance | ||
| Global Influences on Contemporary Dance Practice | ||
| Ballet IV: Anatomical Foundations and Cultural Context | ||
| Ballet V: Advancing Ballet: Contemporary Methodologies in Applied Ballet | ||
| Pointe I: Theory and Techniques | ||
| Pointe II: Continuing Pointework | ||
| Modern III: Theory and Techniques | ||
| Jazz Dance III: Intermediate Jazz Dance Theories and Techniques | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Indicates that a student must be a declared DANC major or minor to enroll
- 2
Music classes may be applied to the dance major with approval from Director of Dance, Sandra Kaufmann
Learning Outcomes
- Increase psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills through the practice of dance
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of dance theory and performance
- Employ fundamental knowledge of the body/embodiment and of kinesiology as applicable to work in dance. Critically evaluate classroom technique, injury prevention, wellness, and personal development
- Synthesize and apply coursework by preparing for and presenting public performance
- Engage with peers in co-curricular Dance minor piece for Dance Informance and in extra-curricular student dance organizations