Certificate in Commercial Dance
The certificate in commercial dance is designed to prepare qualified students for advancement in a career as a performer in the art and entertainment industry. The certificate intends to enhance and broaden student career opportunities in genres such as film, music videos, cruise ship entertainment and professional musicals. Students use the present resources of Wichita State University through instruction in music, theatre and dance techniques. The specialized certificate allows students to expand their professional career prospects while deepening their creative, artistic experiences.
Program Requirements
An overall grade point average of at least 2.000 for all courses comprising the certificate program, and no grade below C, is required to earn the certificate.
Course | Title | Hours |
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DANC 310 | Ballet Technique 2 (two enrollments of 2 credit hours) | 4 |
DANC 201 | Contemporary Technique 1 | 2 |
DANC 335 | Jazz Technique 2 | 2 |
DANC 432 | Music Theatre Dance 2 | 2 |
DANC 435 | Jazz Technique 3 | 2 |
DANC 130V | Hip Hop I (two enrollments of 2 credit hours) | 4 |
DANC 240 | Tap 1 | 2 |
or DANC 340 | Tap 2 | |
MUSA 432O | Applied Music Instruction for Majors - Voice for Musical Theatre | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 20 |