Minor in Dance
The dance minor at Penn State is a modern based program focusing on technique and performance. Students have the opportunity to perform in pieces created by faculty, be a member of the University Dance Company, create their own pieces for performance, and attend national conferences.

Classes range from technique in modern, ballet, jazz, and tap, to improvisation, composition, repertory, dance history, and movement analysis. Students may also supplement their dance training with classes in the theatre program. Entrance into the minor is by audition only.

Requirements for the Minor
Please visit the Undergraduate Degrees Programs Bulletin for the most recent listing of required, additional, dance technique, creative process and performance, and supporting courses that can fulfill the requirements for the Minor in Dance. Twenty-one credits are required for completion of this minor with a minimum of six credits at the 400 level.

Auditions
If you are not currently a dance minor and you would like to be or you would like to take dance classes at Penn State, you must audition for acceptance and placement into the minor/classes.

Important Dates

• March 27 & 28, 2008: University Dance Company Spring Show with AFI at the Playhouse - 8:00 pm
• March 29, 2008: Dance Minor/Major auditions in 113 White Building - 10:00 am
• April 4, 2008: St. Petersburg Ballet at Eisenhower Auditorium - 8:00 pm
• April 27, 2008: Dance Minor Senior Showcase at the Playhouse - time TBA
• April 27-May 3, 2008: Penn State Dance Week
• May 3, 2008: etc Dance Company Show with UDC at the State Theater - time TBA

For more information on how to attend or be a part of these events please email pennstatedance@gmail.com

Summer Dance at Penn State
Please also visit Penn State Outreach for information on Summer Dance at Penn State, an intensive summer dance program designed for anyone (18 years of age or older) who wishes to further his or her skills in this art form. It will focus on modern technique, choreography, improvisation, and performance. This program is offered for credit or noncredit.

More Information
Elisha T. Clark
pennstatedance@gmail.com
(814) 863-6396