The Minor in Dance Performance is designed to accommodate two different groups of students. The first group of students have years of dance training prior to entering the university and wish to continue to dance while pursuing another major at UWM. The second group of students have the desire for dance performance training, but no prior opportunity before coming to UWM.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet general university admission requirements to be admitted to any of the undergraduate curricula as a freshman or transfer student. Prior to completing 6-8 credits of the degree specific coursework, students must submit the dance minors and certificates application and be accepted into the program. Students must have a 2.75 overall GPA to enter the program. No more than 6-8 credits will be applied toward the degree until after a student has been admitted and a Dance Faculty Advisor has been assigned. 

Continuation Requirements

Students are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to their health and overall conditioning in order to fulfill the department’s academic requirements. Students must have a 2.75 overall GPA to continue in the program. Dance courses with a grade of C- or below will not be counted toward any departmental degree.  

Requirements

Required Courses
DANCE 233Improvisation for Dancemaking3
Choose 3 credits:3
DANCE 110
Bodies in Motion: Dance, Identity and Culture
DANCE 313
History of Dance in the African Diaspora (OWC-B)
DANCE 314
Contemporary Dance History (OWC-B)
DANCE 315
History of the American Musical Theater (OWC-B)
Choose 1 credit:1
DANCE 490
Repertoire and Ensemble 1
DANCE 491
Repertory/Student Choreographer 2
Dance Technique and Somatics Courses 3
Choose 15 credits:15
Dance Technique Courses:
DANCE 111
Ballet I
DANCE 112
Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition II
DANCE 113
Modern Dance Technique I
DANCE 114
Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition II
DANCE 115
Jazz Dance I
DANCE 116
Jazz Dance II
DANCE 117
Tap I
DANCE 122
African Dance & Diaspora Technique I (3cr. if CD desired)
DANCE 211
Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition III
DANCE 212
Contemporary Dance Practice: Ballet Tradition IV
DANCE 213
Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition III
DANCE 214
Contemporary Dance Practice: Modern Tradition IV
DANCE 217
Tap II
DANCE 310
Jazz III
DANCE 327
Dance for the Musical Theatre I
DANCE 370
World Movement Traditions:
DANCE 427
Dance for the Musical Theatre II
DANCE 489
Workshop in Dance:
Somatics Course List:
DANCE 103
Introduction to Yoga
DANCE 220
Body Sense
DANCE 321
Alexander Technique for the Performer
DANCE 323
Body Conditioning: Pilates Method
DANCE 403
Intermediate Yoga For Dancers
DANCE 421
Alexander Technique Practicum
DANCE 623
Body Conditioning: Pilates Method II
DANCE 624
Feldenkrais for Performers
Total Credits22
 
1

Any dancer cast in faculty or guest artist choreography must be enrolled in at least 1 UWM Department of Dance technique class that meets at least 3 times per week during the rehearsal semester.

2

Any dancer cast in a student work must be enrolled in at least 1 UWM Department of Dance technique class that meets at least 2 times per week during the rehearsal semester.

3

Students completing the Dance Performance minor may enroll in and complete a maximum of 2 courses from the Somatics Course List.

Advising

Location: Theatre 120
Hours: M–Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fri. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed on university holidays)
Contact: 414-229-4763 | Contact Form 

Academic advising is an important aspect of long-term academic success. At the Peck School of the Arts, we offer professional advising in the undergraduate disciplines of art, dance, film, music and theatre.

Our advisors provide students with individualized appointments to assist them in areas such as: degree requirements, major options, course selection, campus resources, college success strategies, graduation assessment, academic policies and procedures, and more.

For more information please visit the Peck School of the Arts advising and student services page.