Minor in Contemporary Dance (18 hours*)

This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see below for information regarding requirements for admission to this minor.

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1. Before being accepted into the minor, a student must:
   1. Complete the following with a grade of B– or better:
      DANCE 241R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 2. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      
      DANCE 241R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 2. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      
      WHEN TAUGHT:

      Fall; Winter; Summer
      
      
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   2. Pass a dance audition for acceptance into the minor. Please see the Dance Department for further details.

2. The Dance Department requires a minimum of 10.5 hours to be completed in residency at BYU for this minor program. These hours may also go toward BYU's 30-hour residency requirement for graduation.
3. Complete the following core courses:
   DANCE 260 : Introduction to Dance. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 260 : Introduction to Dance. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Honors also.
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
   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. This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information.
   
   
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   DANCE 264 : Music for Dancers. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 264 : Music for Dancers. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
   DESCRIPTION:	Basic music notation, simple and complex rhythmic patterns, and polyrhythms; analysis of selected international music styles; brief historical survey.
   
   
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4. Complete the following:
   DANCE 243R : Studio Workshop in Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 243R : Studio Workshop in Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   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.
   
   
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   DANCE 244R : Studio Workshop in Contemporary Dance Improvisation and Composition. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 244R : Studio Workshop in Contemporary Dance Improvisation and Composition. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   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.
   
   
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   DANCE 362 : Composition, Contemporary Intermediate. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 362 : Composition, Contemporary Intermediate. (2:0:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 244R
   DESCRIPTION:	Fundamental compositional structure emphasizing visual, kinesthetic, and musical aspects in contemporary dance.
   
   
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   DANCE 363 : Dance Improvisation, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 363 : Dance Improvisation, Intermediate. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 244R
   
   
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5. Complete one course from the following:
   DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R, or approved Kinnect membership.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children.
   
   
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   DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Contemporary Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Contemporary Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring Odd Yrs.
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 261; Dance 244R or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons.
   
   
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   DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Spring Even Yrs.
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 244R
   
   
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6. Complete a minimum of two hours from the following:
   DANCE 340R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 340R : Contemporary Dance, Technique and Theory 3. (2.5:0:7.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R or equivalent; instructor's consent.
   
   
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   DANCE 348R : Kinnect. (1-2:1:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 348R : Kinnect. (1-2:1:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Educational outreach dance company specifically focusing on developing teaching, creative, and performance skills.
   
   
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   DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 365 : Creative Dance for Elementary Education. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	Dance 243R, 244R, or approved Kinnect membership.
   DESCRIPTION:	Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children.
   
   
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   DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Contemporary Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 366 : Methods of Teaching Contemporary Dance. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Winter; Spring Odd Yrs.
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 261; Dance 244R or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons.
   
   
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   DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 367 : Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance. (2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Spring Even Yrs.
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 243R & DANCE 244R
   
   
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   DANCE 368R : DancEnsemble - Contemporary Dance Performance and Choreography. (1-2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 368R : DancEnsemble - Contemporary Dance Performance and Choreography. (1-2:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Experiences in contemporary dance choreography and performance.
   
   
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   DANCE 462 : Dance Composition, Advanced. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 462 : Dance Composition, Advanced. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	DANCE 362
   DESCRIPTION:	Creation and presentation of complete choreographic works.
   
   
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   DANCE 468R : Contemporary Dance Theatre. (2:0:12)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DANCE 468R : Contemporary Dance Theatre. (2:0:12)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
   PREREQUISITE:	Audition.
   DESCRIPTION:	Performing modern and contemporary dance repertory on and off campus.
   
   
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   Note: R-suffix courses may not be taken more than once for minor credit.

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