If so, your first ‘move’ might be to take a Dance class this Fall. Composition 1 is open to all BFA students with a signature from Prof. Chase Angier. It meets on Monday and Wednesday from 11:20 until 12:35. Dance classes count towards your Physical Education credit and may even ‘lead’ you into a Dance Minor!
So what are the requirements for a Dance Minor?
The following courses (completed with a grade of a C or better) are required for a minor in Dance.
Danc 120 Fundamentals of Dance 2 credits
Danc 230 Improvisation/Composition 1 3 credits
Danc 211 Dance History 4 credits
Danc 270 AU Dance Theater 4 credits (2 credits taken twice)
Danc 222 Modern I 2 credits
Danc 330 Improvisation/Composition II 3 credits
Or Danc 331 Site Specific Comp 3 credits
Electives in Dance Courses 6 Credits Choose from the following:
Danc 322 Modern II 2 credits (can be taken more than once for credit)
Danc 370 Choreographic Practicum 2 credits
Danc 221/321 Ballet I & II 2 credits
Danc 223/323 Jazz I & II 2 credits
Danc 340 New & Existing Repertory 3 credits
Danc 224 Contact Improvisation 2 credits
Danc 331 Site Specific Comp (if took Comp II) 3 credits
Danc 330 Improv/Comp II (if took Site Specific) 3 credits
Danc 450 Independent Study
Danc 200 Special Topics (such as Advanced technique, Site Specific Art & Dance, Improvisation, Movement for Actors, etc…)
Total Credits Hours = 24
For more info please contact Prof. Chase Angier at angierc@alfred.edu.