Overview
You can add a dance minor to any major at ASU. All students may enroll in a dance course; all levels of dancers find the courses stimulating and challenging.   Jazz, ballet, and modern courses count toward a minor in dance.

Any student may enroll in a dance class; all levels of dancers find the classes stimulating and challenging. For more information see the Dance FAQ page.

* Beginning students come with only their curiosity and a willingness to try.
* Intermediate/advanced students bring their passion, dedication, and strong technical training.

This atmosphere inspires the faculty and students to create original, expressive, and experimental dance for the student performing group, the Appalachian Dance Ensemble.

Core Requirements:
After admission to the university, your first few semesters are spent completing what is called a "core curriculum." This degree requires the same core classes every ASU student takes during their first years of college. After your core is underway, you can declare your major. After you declare your major, you begin to take more classes in your degree area. We recommend that you come to the Department as soon as you can to get involved. You do not have to be a declared major to participate in our productions.

Other Requirements:
You will meet with an advisor at least once a semester. This is an informal time to plan your classes and talk about your experience at ASU. Additional advisor visits are optional. During your junior year there is an interview to make sure you are on a successful path. This is to explore career options and short and long-term goals.

Helpful Resources:
Click here to ask a question, or find the faculty for this area.

View courses and requirements in ASU's course catalogue at http://www.registrar.appstate.edu/catalogs/

Area Classes:
This program requires that you complete the core curriculum and then take the classes listed below. This is a sample curriculum that will have slight changes per year. Your advisor will have a definite list based on your year of entry, or you can view the ASU Undergraduate Bulletin. This checksheet is also available through the College of Fine an Applied Arts (the parent organization of The Department of Theatre & Dance). Click on the course number for a description.

If a course you need is full, please contact the instructor. Students are added to some courses on a case-by-case basis. Visit the link below to search for courses and instructors.

http://www.registrar.appstate.edu/schedules/index.html

If you want to minor in dance:
Pick up a dance minor check sheet in the Theatre and Dance office, Chapel Wilson Hall 110, or in the dance studio (BKG 202) and take it to your Major advisor, to declare your minor.

DAN 1400* or 2400* (2) Modern Dance I or II
DAN 1410* or 2410* (2) Ballet I or II
DAN 1420* (2) Jazz I or 2420* Jazz II
DAN 2106 (0 or 1) Production Activity- Dance
DAN 2107 (0 or 1) Performance Activity-Dance
DAN 3420 (3) Dance Composition and Improvisation (offered Fall only)
DAN 3430** (3) Dance History (offered Spring only)
DAN 3450 (2) Dance Pedagogy (offered Spring only)
DAN 3460 (3) Somatics (offered Fall only)

*Fulfills a core physical activity credit.
**Fulfills a core humanities credit