College of Arts and Humanities
Dance Teaching Minor
Minor
Minor in Dance Teaching
We believe that every student has the potential to do something great.
We offer a minor in Dance Teaching to help you develop your passion for dance and reach your full potential as a performer and educator. The program focuses on technical mastery, artistic expression, and performance experience, allowing you to develop your unique style. With personalized attention and mentorship from faculty, you'll have the support you need to grow and explore creatively, all while working toward your goals in dance.
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Gabrielle McNeillie
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7572
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Dance Program Website
Teaching Path
This minor partially satisfies the criteria for a teaching endorsement in Dance, qualifying students to teach dance in preschool through high school levels. Students who successfully complete this minor, an endorsement major, and the Secondary Education Program or Elementary Education Major are eligible to apply for Washington State teacher certification.
Courses
- DNCE 161 - Cultural History of Dance
- DNCE 300 - Dance Composition
- DNCE 309 - Teaching Methods: Recreational Dance
OR
- DNCE 315 - Teaching Methods: Dance Technique Teaching Methods: Dance Technique
- DNCE 311 - Music for Dance - Rhythms and Resources
- DNCE 314 - Dance for Children
- DNCE 385 - Principles of Functional Alignment for Dance
- DNCE 402 - Dance Production
Students must complete a full sequence in two Dance Styles of their choosing: Ballet, Modern, or Jazz.
- DNCE 217 - Ballet Technique 1A
- DNCE 218 - Ballet Technique 1B
- DNCE 219 - Ballet Technique 1C
- DNCE 220 - Modern Technique 1A
- DNCE 221 - Modern Technique 1B
- DNCE 222 - Modern Technique 1C
- DNCE 207 - Jazz Dance Technique I
- DNCE 307 - Jazz Dance Technique II
- DNCE 407 - Jazz Dance Technique III
Orchesis Dance Company
The mission of Orchesis Dance Company is to promote dance as a performing art and to provide opportunities for you to choreograph, learn, and perform original artistic works. The dance styles emphasized within the company are Modern Dance and Jazz Dance.
Non-Teaching Path
You can complete this minor without going throughTeacher Certification Program or completing the Professional Education Program if you want to work in dance educational settings that do not require teacher certification.
Custom Facilities
Located in Nicholson Pavilion, our updated studio space with high ceilings and sprung floors serve the needs of students entering the sport and movement studies field. We also host dance workshops, events, and performances in McConnell Hall and the Milo Smith Tower Theatre.
Skills in Education
In DNCE 314 – Dance for Children, you will learn the skills for instructing elementary education-age children in dance, including creative dance, rhythmic exploration, use of props, unit plan development, and methods of assessment.
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Why Study Dance at Central?
- Our program is built on a strong sense of community and collaboration. You will work closely with your peers and faculty to develop performance skills
- We offer numerous performance opportunities, including the Dance Program's annual spring concert and other dance productions on campus. These opportunities allow you to showcase your talent and gain valuable performance experience
- Practice and perfect your choreography for different audiences, including for our mainstage production
