Dance Courses
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Iowa State Dance offers dancers unique opportunities to discover, develop, and display their talents. We operate with an open door policy, encouraging all students to participate in the art of dance and develop skills to utilize in their careers and lives. You can participate in dance in academic and/or extracurricular settings. The 19 credits required of the dance minor are completed through 16 required course credits and 3 credits of supportive courses.
Required courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance 220 | Modern Dance Compositions | 2 credits | Fall |
| Dance 222/223 | Modern Dance II | 1 credit | Fall |
| Dance 270 | Dance Appreciation | 3 credits | Fall, spring |
| Dance 320 | Sound and Movement | 3 credits | Alt. spring |
| Dance 360 | History and Philosophy of Dance | 3 credits | Alt. spring |
| Dance 384 | Teaching Children’s Dance | 2 credits | Spring |
| Dance 385 | Methods of Teaching Dance | 2 credits | Fall |
| or Dance 386 | Teaching Dance Technique and Composition | 2 credits | Spring |
Supportive Courses
Take 3 additional credits from dance courses from the list below.
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance 224 | Concert & Dance Theater | 1 credit | Fall, spring |
| Dance 232 | Ballet II | 1 credit | Spring |
| Dance 233 | Ballet III | 1 credit | Fall |
| Dance 242 | Jazz II | 1 credit | Spring |
| Dance 250 | Yoga | 1 credit | Fall, spring |
| Dance 370 | Advanced Studies in Dance | 1-6 credit(s) | Fall, spring |
| Dance 386 | Teaching Dance Technique and Composition | 2 credits | Fall, spring |
| Dance 490 | Independent Study | 1-3 credit(s) | Fall, spring |
Recommended
Participation in Orchesis I, II and/or Iowa State Dance Tour Company is recommended. Check out the dance groups page for more information.