Dance Minor

Dance Minor


  • Undergraduate Minor

Modes of study:

  • In person

Why should you minor in Dance at the University of Southern Maine?

With a dance minor from the University of Southern Maine (USM), you’ll have the opportunity to explore your creativity, build your dance skills and connect with a community of fellow dancers. Whether you’ve been dancing for years or are new to the art form, you’ll develop a foundation in dance technique while exploring different styles and gaining experience through classes and performances.

A dance minor can complement a wide range of majors and career interests while giving you a chance to pursue something you’re passionate about. Along the way, you’ll develop confidence, discipline, communication and collaboration skills that can benefit you both on and off the stage.

18 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to three hours.

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What should you expect while earning a Dance minor from the University of Southern Maine?

  • Expand your dance experience by exploring a variety of styles and subjects: Hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, tap and more, as well as anatomy, history, and health – whether you’re building on experience you already have, or trying something new, you’ll gain opportunities to develop your skills and discover the styles you enjoy most.
  • Receive one-on-one faculty mentorship: USM Theatre faculty and staff are working professionals with active ties to the industry. These artists perform, design, and produce, bringing their industry connections into the classroom.
  • Practice in inspiring spaces: Develop your skills in studios and on stages across USM, including the Crewe Center for the Arts, Russell Hall and other performance spaces designed to support your growth as a dancer.
  • Poise yourself for different career tracks: Pursue interests such as dance education, musical theatre, dance therapy or dance medicine. At the same time, studying dance can help you develop poise, confidence, discipline, communication and collaboration skills — qualities that can benefit you in virtually any career path.
  • Find a way to express yourself: Whether you need an outlet for stress relief or prefer dancing to traditional workouts, this minor from USM helps you stay active while allowing you to express your creativity.

Gallery images above are a mix of photos taken by USM staff as well as from Sarah Graff Photography

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