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Acting/Dance Studies Minor

Minor in Acting/Dance Studies

The Acting/Dance Studies Minor is designed for students who are interested in areas of performance – acting and/or dance – and who desire the opportunity to explore these areas through the prescribed course work of a minor.

Courses are appropriate for students who have little or no performance experience as well as those with a significant background in either acting or dance. Students may choose from a variety of possible combinations including courses in dance, acting and academic subjects.

Students are advised to consult with the School of Performance Academic Coordinator before commencing courses in the Minor.

Administered by: School of Performance

Exclusions: This minor is not available to students in the following programs:

To receive this Minor, students must complete six (6) courses from the following curriculum:

Two (2) Required courses:

THF 101 Elements of Production I
THF 200 Timelines of Performance History I

Plus four (4) of the following:

THA 340 Improvisation
THD 220 Latin American Dance Forms
THD 320 Western Dance Styles
THF 201 Timelines of Performance History II
THF 316 The Global Stage
THF 325 Musical Theatre
THF 403 Landmarks in Canadian Theatre
THF 405 Human Development in the Arts
THL 100 Theatre and the Canadian Identity

Please see  (PDF file) Senate Policy 148 for further information about Minors.