This minor complements study in fields such as literature, history, journalism, communication, playwriting, museum studies, and global studies. To declare the minor, students must complete the college's program update form:
Dance – History and Theory
Minor
Dance – History and Theory Minor
The Dance - History and Theory minor explores dance as a cultural, artistic, and historical form. This program emphasizes the global and historical study of dance, examining its role in society, aesthetics, and movement traditions. The minor is an excellent complement to fields such as literature, history, journalism, communication, playwriting, museum studies, and global studies.
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How to Add a Minor
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Courses & Curriculum
The Dance – History and Theory Minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, combining studio dance technique, coursework in dance history and theory, and elective options. Students explore global dance cultures, movement analysis, and the historical and cultural significance of dance across various traditions.
View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
Careers with a Dance – History and Theory Minor
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Questions?
If you have questions or would like more information about the Dance – History and Theory Minor, please contact Professor Tresa Randall at randall@ohio.edu.
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Dance – Performance and Choreography Major (B.F.A.)The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) curriculum provides a foundation on which to build a career as a performer, choreographer or teacher. Core curriculum in dance emphasizes developing performance skills through the study of technique, and fostering creative abilities through the study of choreography.
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Dance – Performance and Choreography MinorThe Dance – Performance and Choreography Minor is designed for individuals majoring in other fields who wish, in the course of their college experience, to gain an understanding of the art of dance. This program may be applied toward the dance major sequence.
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