Dance Minor Requirements

The minor in dance is structured as follows:

Theory Requirements (three course credits)

  • DANC 250: History of Dance
  • DANC 262: Dance Composition

And an additional course focusing on a related element of dance including:

  • THEA 246: Scene Design
  • THEA 248: Lighting Design
  • THEA 251: Costume Design
  • Additional classes are subject to approval.

Technique Requirements (three course credits total)

Students are required to complete the following advanced technique courses:

  • DANC 310: Modern Dance Technique II - half credit
  • DANC 325: Ballet Technique II - half credit

Additionally, students must complete two of the following advanced technique courses::

  • DANC 310: Modern Dance Technique II - half credit
  • DANC 315: Modern Dance Technique III - half credit
  • DANC 350: Ballet Technique III - half credit
  • DANC 325: Ballet Technique II - half credit
  • DANC 330: Jazz Dance Technique II - half credit

Students may also choose up to two alternative dance techniques including:

  • DANC 210: Modern Dance Technique I - half credit
  • DANC 225: Ballet Technique I - half credit
  • DANC 230: Jazz Dance Technique I - half credit
  • DANC 263: World Dance and Culture - half credit
  • DANC 265: Dance of Eastern Europe - half credit
  • DANC 273: American Social Dance - half credit
  • DANC 300: Art of Chinese Watersleeve - half credit
  • DANC 310: Modern Dance Technique II - half credit
  • DANC 315: Modern Dance Technique III - half credit
  • DANC 325: Ballet Technique II - half credit
  • DANC 330: Jazz Dance Technique II - half credit
  • DANC 350: Ballet Technique III - half credit
  • DANC 355: Pointe and Variations - half credit

Performance

Students minoring in dance are expected to participate in dance productions throughout their Bucknell career. Performance and choreographic opportunities include mainstage and showcase concerts in the Harvey M. Powers Theatre, Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Tustin Studio Theatre, and alternative spaces. Weekly, semester-long rehearsals and guest artist residencies for dancers of every level provide opportunities to learn original choreographies, classic reconstructions, and cultural forms.