Faculty
Ruth Balestra
330.941.3910
rmbalestra@ysu.edu
Virginia Hale
330.941.3910
vmhartman@ysu.edu
About the Minor
The Minor in Dance is designed for students who wish to gain or augment their understanding of the art of dance and provides a broad understanding of the field of dance from the perspective of the performer and choreographer. It also expands students' understanding of how dance can intersect with other fields of study and allows them to develop additional skills that complement the marketable competencies and knowledge they acquire in their majors.
Students who earn a Minor in Dance often pursue careers in fields such as arts administration, teaching, acting, fitness, and other similar professions.
Contact Information
To learn more about our degree programs, scholarships, professional development and careers, performances, faculty, and students, visit University Theatre or contact us at 330.941.3810.
To schedule a personalized campus visit, contact the Cliffe College of Creative Arts Program Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment at 330.941.2346 or sawaltman@ysu.edu. We would love to learn about your interests, talk with you about our programs, and become an important part of your future.
To complete a minor in dance, a student must complete a minimum of 18 hours of coursework as described below:
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DNCE 1540 | Modern Dance 1 | 1 |
| DNCE 2641 | Modern Dance 2 | 2 |
| DNCE 1570 | Jazz Dance 1 | 1 |
| DNCE 1571 | Tap Dance 1 | 1 |
| DNCE 1572 | Ballet 1 | 1 |
| DNCE 2673 | Ballet 2 | 2 |
| DNCE 2667 | Musical Comedy | 1 |
| DNCE 2698 | Survey of Dance | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 6 s.h from the following: | 6 | |
| Tap Dance 3 | ||
| Modern Dance 3 | ||
| Jazz Dance 3 | ||
| Ballet 3 | ||
| Ballet 4 | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | |