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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Dance Major


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The Dance major at NMU focuses on technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science to create well-rounded, thinking dance professionals. Whether a chosen focus is on stage or behind the scenes, students will have the option to add on a “track” to the required coursework to create an individualized educational experience based on their needs post-graduation.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance  department page.

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Dance Major 56-80 Credits


Dance Foundation Courses 50 Credits


Technique 12 Credits

The following DAN courses may be taken up to two times for credit. Click on each course description for more information.

Choose 12 credits from the following:

Choreography and Performance 15 Credits

Field Experience 1 Credit

Dance Science 5 Credits

Dance Track Options 22-24 Credits


Students may add one track from the following optional tracks:

Cluster Track 24 Credits

With adviser approval, select a cluster of cognate courses from two or more departments totaling 24 credits.

A course list must be submitted to the Registrar before the second semester of the student’s junior year.

Electives 6-18 Credits

Students may choose any DAN course not used in other requirements for the major.

Courses that can be taken up to two times for credit may be used as an elective if taken a second time.

Notes:


* Can be repeated for credit with different subject matter.

** May be taken up to two times for credit.

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