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 (11 Credit Hours)

• DANCE 210 Ballet 3 (2)
• DANCE 211 Ballet 4 (2)
• DANCE 220 Modern 3 (2)
• DANCE 221 Modern 4 (2) 
• DANCE 100 Introduction to Dance History (3) or
• DANCE 301/302 Dance History (3)
  

Complete One Option (13 Credit Hours) 

Option 1: Dance Performance Minor (24 Credit Hours)   

• DANCE 281 Dance Theatre (2)
• Select from Directed Electives (11)
  

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 Styles I (2)
• DANCE 242 Clogging/Ethnic Styles (1)
• DANCE 330 Jazz 3 (2)
• Select from Directed Electives (5)
  

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 (5)
  

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 Styles I (2)  
• DANCE 242 Clogging (1)
• DANCE 287 Choreography 1 (2)
• DANCE 310 Ballet 5 (2-8)
• DANCE 311 Ballet 6 (2-8)
• DANCE 320 Modern 5 (2-8)
• DANCE 321 Modern 6 (2-8)
• DANCE 330 Jazz 3 (2)
• DANCE 332 Advanced Musical Theatre Dance (2)
• DANCE 487 Choreography 2 (2)
• DANCE 489 Dance Practicum (1-8)
• THEAT 280 Theatre Practicum (1-8)
  

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