Dance Minor at West Liberty University

The Dance Minor at West Liberty University offers students the opportunity to explore movement as both an art form and a means of expression. Open to students in any major, the program combines technique, creativity, and performance to enrich your education and expand your artistic skillset.

Program Highlights

• Technique Training
  Build a strong foundation in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance styles. Courses emphasize alignment, musicality, and physical expression.

• Choreography & Creativity
  Learn how to create original movement and develop your own artistic voice through choreography classes and performance projects.

• Performance Opportunities
  Take the stage in student and faculty works, campus productions, and showcase events. Students gain valuable experience performing for live audiences.

• Interdisciplinary Connection
  The Dance Minor pairs seamlessly with majors in Theatre, Music, Education, and Exercise Science, giving students a well-rounded artistic background that enhances career opportunities.

Why Add a Dance Minor?

• Expand your skills in performance and creativity.

• Gain confidence in physical expression and stage presence.

• Enhance your resume or graduate school applications with a versatile and dynamic artistic credential.

• Join a supportive community of artists who value collaboration and exploration.

Program Requirements

The Dance Minor consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, including technique classes, dance history, choreography, and performance experiences. Students from any academic discipline are welcome to declare the minor.

Take the Next Step

Whether you’re pursuing a career in the arts, education, or another field, adding a Dance Minor allows you to move with purpose, discipline, and creativity. At West Liberty, we believe dance is for everyone—come discover what it can do for you.

The Dance program at WLU features courses in Tap, Modern, Jazz, and Ballet taught by WLU alum Jill Howard Warren. Adjunct professor Warren went on to receive a Masters in Dance from NYU.

Dance classes are open to all students of WLU.

DANCE MINOR CURRICULUM

Required: 8 credits
EP 240 Anatomy and Physiology – 3 cr
DAN 300 Dance History – 3
DAN 350 Principles of Choreography and Improvisation – 2

Choose 8 credits from the following, with at least 4 credits at the 200 level:
DAN 150 Modern I – 2
DAN 155 Jazz I – 2
DAN 160 Tap I – 2
DAN 165 Ballet I – 2
DAN 250 Modern II – 2
DAN 255 Jazz II – 2
DAN 260 Tap II – 2
DAN 265 Ballet II – 2

Restricted Electives: 3 credits
THE 235 Costuming for the Stage – 3
THE 440 Lighting Design – 3
EP 395 Kinesiology – 3

Total Credits: 19