Dance Appreciation and Practice Minor

The Dance Appreciation and Practice minor gives students a foundation in dance history, choreography, kinesiology, and technique, preparing them for creative endeavors and increasing self-awareness and self-confidence.

The minor allows students to continue their engagement with dance while pursuing their other academic goals.

Dancers work as performers, choreographers, and teachers. Plus, combining a dance minor with a variety of other majors can support creative interdisciplinary approaches to traditional careers. This program also provides:

• A solid practical foundation for those working toward therapeutic settings such as physical therapy, counseling, or occupational therapy
• Small classes with supportive faculty who help develop meaningful and sustained relationships and mentorship
• An opportunity to maintain a high level of technical expertise while also broadening knowledge of dance composition, theory, and history

Minor Requirements

The Dance Appreciation and Practice minor requires 18 credits, including 3 required classes and electives based on interests and skill level. Classes include choreography, western dance, ballet, modern, kinesiology, wellness, and other forms of dance. More information on academic requirements available in the Syracuse University Course Catalog.

Declaring a Minor

No audition is required for the Dance Appreciation and Practice minor. 

1. Complete (top section) and sign a Declaration of Minor form. The minor code is DAN30MIN.
2. Email SOE’s Academic and Career Services (ACS). Attach the form and include information about your interest and GPA (e.g., an unofficial transcript from MySlice).
3. After ACS has signed and returned the form, contact your home college academic advisor to discuss your schedule.
4. Ask your home college advisor to sign and process the form

Program Contacts

Ja Youn Kwon, Assistant Teaching Professor

jkwon02@syr.edu|

Academic and Student Services
soeacademicservices@syr.edu  |  315.443.9319