Department of Theatre and Dance
Dance Minor
Ball State University's dance minor requires 24 credit hours. The minor is open to all undergraduate students enrolled at Ball State, but an audition is required for admission to the program. Interested students must submit an application form.

CORE CURRICULUM CREDIT HOURS

DANCE 210

Ballet 3

2

DANCE 211

Ballet 4

2

DANCE 220

Modern 3

2

DANCE 221

Modern 4

2

DANCE 100

Intro to Dance History

3 or

DANCE 301

Dance History 1

3 or

DANCE 302

Dance History 2

3

DANCE 489

Dance Practicum

2

COMPLETE ONE OPTION

(13 Hours)

 

OPTION 1: DANCE PERFORMANCE MINOR

(24 Credit Hours)

 

REQUIRED COURSES

(13 Hours)

 

DANCE 281

Dance Theatre

2

Select from Directed Electives

 

9

OPTION 2: MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE MINOR 

(24 Credit Hours)

 

REQUIRED COURSES

(13 Hours)

 

DANCE 230

Jazz 2

2

DANCE 231

Tap 2

1

DANCE 232

Musical Theatre Dance

2

DANCE 242

Ethnic Dance Styles

1

DANCE 330

Jazz 3

2

Select from Directived Electives

 

3

OPTION 3: DANCE STUDIES MINOR

(24 Credit Hours)

 

REQUIRED COURSES

(13 Hours)

 

DANCE 287

Choreography 1

2

DANCE 301

Dance History 1

3

DANCE 302

Dance History 2

3

Select from Directed Electives

 

3

DIRECTED ELECTIVES FOR ALL MINORS

 

 

DANCE 131

Musical Theatre Tap

1

DANCE 230

Jazz 2

2

DANCE 231

Tap 2

1

DANCE 232

Musical Theatre Dance

2

DANCE 242

Ethnic Dance Styles

1

DANCE 287

Choreography 1

2

DANCE 310

Ballet 5

2

DANCE 311

Ballet 6

2

DANCE 320

Modern 5

2

DANCE 321

Modern 6

2

DANCE 330

Jazz 3

2

DANCE 332

Advanced Musical Theatre Dance

2

DANCE 487

Choreography 2

2

DANCE 489

Dance Practicum

0-6

THEAT 280

Theatre Practicum

0-6

More Information
For complete information on program requirements, please consult the Ball State University Undergraduate Catalog or contact the Department of Theatre and Dance.