Minor in Modern Dance (18.5–20 hours*)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see below for information regarding requirements for admission to this minor.
Program Requirements
- Before being accepted into the minor, a student must:
- Complete the following with a grade of B– or better:
- Pass a dance audition for acceptance into the minor. Please see the Dance Department for further details.
- At least 10.5 hours must be completed at BYU.
- Complete the following core courses:
DANCE 260 : Introduction to Dance.
(3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W; Honors also. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Critical analysis of dance as a cultural and expressive art form, studied through lecture, reading, research, multimedia presentations, and practical movement experiences. |
| NOTE: | No previous dance experience required. |
DANCE 264 : Music for Dancers.
(2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp |
| DESCRIPTION: | Basic music notation, simple and complex rhythmic patterns, and polyrhythms; analysis of selected international music styles; brief historical survey. |
- Complete the following:
DANCE 243R : Studio Workshop in Modern Dance Technique and Theory.
(2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Dance 241R or equivalent; instructor's consent; concurrent enrollment in Dance 244R the first time taken. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Technique and theory in a workshop setting. |
DANCE 244R : Studio Workship in Modern Dance Improvisation and Composition.
(1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Dance 241R or equivalent; instructor's consent; concurrent enrollment in Dance 243R the first time taken. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Beginning improvisation and composition in a workshop setting. |
DANCE 362 : Dance Composition, Intermediate: Modern Dance.
(2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | F, W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Dance 244R. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Fundamental compositional structure emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and musical aspects. |
- Complete two hours from the following:
DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education.
(2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Dance 243R, 244R, or approved Kinnect membership. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children. |
DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Modern Dance.
(2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W, Sp, odd years |
| PREREQUISITE: | Dance 243R, 244R (or equivalents); Dance 261. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons. |
- Complete one course from the following:
DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education.
(2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W |
| PREREQUISITE: | Dance 243R, 244R, or approved Kinnect membership. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children. |
DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Modern Dance.
(2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | W, Sp, odd years |
| PREREQUISITE: | Dance 243R, 244R (or equivalents); Dance 261. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons. |
Note: R-suffix courses may not be taken more than once for minor credit.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.