Details: Dance, Minor

Dance

Program type: Minor

A minor in dance from Wichita State will expose you to a variety of dance techniques and theory. It's a great asset for many majors and careers in the performing arts, health care, exercise science, communications, business and education.

Learn how dance is the right fit for you.

Female student dancing on stage.

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To take courses in the College of Fine Arts, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

    For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

WSU dance student performs in Wiedemann Hall

Inside the Program

Student performance takes a collaborative approach

Students pursuing a degree in dance have the opportunity to work alongside fellow fine arts students to express their creativity.

In a gala concert, students from all three fine arts schools performed together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wiedemann Hall and the Marcussen Organ. 

Alongside ceramics and music students, six dancers performed "Trois Danses: Joies, Deuils and Luttes."

  • Curriculum

    The 18-credit-hour dance minor includes courses in somatics, contemporary dance, a dance history course and electives in a variety of dance forms.

  • Careers

    From local productions to Broadway, a degree in dance from Wichita State's College of Fine Arts equips students with the skills, connections and confidence for careers as performers, choreographers and educators.

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