Dance Minor Program Flexible Learning Plan: The mission of the program is to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience designed to develop their intellectual and creative thinking skills. Students are required to complete:
Category 1: Dance History and Theory Core Courses (6 credits/units required)
| DANC 130 | Intro to Dance Education | 3 credits |
| DANC 200 | Dance as Art and Culture | 3 credits |
| DANC 226 | Fundamentals of Choreography | 3 credits |
| DANC 325 | Dance History | 3 credits |
| DANC 327 | Movement Analysis | 3 credits |
| DANC 328 | The Creative Process: Theory/Practice | 3 credits |
| DANC 329 | Professional Outreach Seminar | 3 credits |
| DANC 420 | Introduction to Dance Therapy | 3 credits |
| DANC 426 | Dance Production | 3 credits |
Category 2: Movement Technique Courses (15 credits/units required of which 9 credits must be completed at the upper level to satisfy this section)
| DANC 101 | Introduction to Pilates | 2 credits |
| DANC 116 | Studies in Cultural Rhythms | 2 credits |
| DANC 117 | Studies in Cultural Composition | 2 credits |
| DANC 118 | Movement Improvisation | 2 credits |
| DANC 119 | Urban Contemporary Dance | 2 credits |
| DANC 120 | Fundamentals of Ballet I | 2 credits |
| DANC 121 | Fundamentals of Modern Dance I | 2 credits |
| DANC 131 | Authentic Movement | 3 credits |
| DANC 220 | Ballet Fundamentals II | 2 credits |
| DANC 221 | Fundamentals of Modern Dance II | 2 credits |
| DANC 227 | Sacred Modern Dance I | 3 credits |
| DANC 228 | Jazz and Musical Theater I | 3 credits |
| DANC 235 | African Dance | 3 credits |
| DANC 236 | African Dance Repertory | 3 credits |
| DANC 320 | Intermediate Ballet I | 3 credits |
| DANC 321 | Intermediate Modern Dance II | 3 credits |
| DANC 324 | Advanced Tap Dance | 3 credits |
The Movement Technique courses are repeatable once for credit. Students have the option to use up to four (4) Dance Company credits: DANC 122, 123, 222, 223, 322, 323, 422, 423 as a part of the Movement Technique requirement.
For More Information Contact:
Vanessa L. Jackson-Coles, Dance, MFA
Associate Professor & Director of Dance
Department of Health and Human Performance
Coppin State University
2500 W. North Avenue
Physical Education Complex, Room 211
Office: 410-951-3355
Fax: 410-951-3376
Community Dance Email: dance@coppin.edu