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.
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.
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.
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.