Nov 27, 2024

2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Minor in Dance Education (26-33)

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This minor provides theoretical knowledge and technical skills in all dance forms applicable to educational and professional dance. The curriculum is based on scientific and artistic foundations. Each student must plan an individualized program of study in cooperation with a departmental adviser. Students majoring in the department are permitted to declare this minor. A student interested in an endorsement in dance education should consult an adviser.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Requirements (26-32.5)

KNDN 264 - Jazz Dance Credits: 0.5
KNDN 265 - Tap Dance Credits: 0.5
KNDN 353 - Analysis and Pedagogy of Dance Credits: 3
KNDN 367 - Dance Performance in Education Credits: 1
KNDN 467 - Curricula and Programs for Dance Credits: 2
KNDN 475 - History of Dance: 18th Century to Modern Times Credits: 3

Course work from the following by audition (10)

TH-D 205 - Dance Techniques I Credits: 1
TH-D 207 - Dance Techniques II Credits: 1
TH-D 305 - Ballet III Credits: 1
TH-D 306 - Modern Dance III Credits: 1
TH-D 405 - Ballet IV Credits: 1
TH-D 406 - Modern Dance IV Credits: 1

Select option 1 for studio dance or option 2 for school dance teaching (6 or 13)

Option 1 (6)

Course work from the following not used above (2)

TH-D 205 - Dance Techniques I Credits: 1
TH-D 207 - Dance Techniques II Credits: 1
TH-D 305 - Ballet III Credits: 1
TH-D 306 - Modern Dance III Credits: 1
TH-D 405 - Ballet IV Credits: 1
TH-D 406 - Modern Dance IV Credits: 1

Course work from the following (4)

KNDN 366 - Dance Production Credits: 2
KNDN 369 - African Heritage Dance Credits: 2
TH-D 286 - Rhythmic Analysis, Improvisation, and Composition Credits: 3
TH-D 330 - Theatre Dance Credits: 2
TH-D 361 - Jazz Technique Credits: 2
TH-D 388 - Choreography I Credits: 2
TH-D 467 - Dance Notation I Credits: 3
TH-D 477 - Special Studies in Dance Credits: 1
Students must take 2 credit hours in this course

Option 2 (13)

Course work from the following.

KNDN 220 - Recreational Dance Forms Credits: 2
KNDN 355 - Fitness and Conditioning for Dancers Credits: 2
KNDN 356 - Practicum in Dance Credits: 1
KNDN 366 - Dance Production Credits: 2
KNDN 369 - African Heritage Dance Credits: 2
KNDN 473 - Dance as Art in Education Credits: 3
KNPE 348 - Educational Dance for Children Credits: 2
TH-D 388 - Choreography I Credits: 2