Carleton College
Dance (Special Major) · Department of Theater and Dance
Northfield, MN
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About the Program
Carleton College offers a special major in Dance through its Department of Theater and Dance, aiming to increase understanding of the art of dance as a contribution to a liberal arts education while connecting theory with embodied learning. The program develops body knowledge, somatic research, and cultural awareness of movement practices, examining dance through social justice and global perspectives. Classes in modern dance technique and ballet are offered at multiple levels each term, supplemented by jazz, moving anatomy, contact improvisation, and West African dance. A Dance minor is also available.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts — Special Major in Dance
Minor in Dance
Coursework
70-credit special major with five/six components: Technique and Performance (min 24 credits, at least three movement techniques including ballet, modern, contemporary, contact improvisation, West African dance), Choreography (24 credits), History/Theory/Literature (min 6 credits), Off-Campus Study (6-10 credits at an approved intensive/conservatory program for one term), Comprehensive Exercise (DANC 400, original choreography and research), and Related Electives. Also offers moving anatomy and contact improvisation courses annually.
Study abroad available
Facilities
Dance studios located in the Weitz Center for Creativity.
Performance Opportunities
Winter Dance (DANC 205) and Spring Dance (DANC 206) required performance activities; Semaphore Repertory Dance Company (DANC 350, audition required); public presentation of original choreography in the comprehensive exercise.
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