Dance
Minor

The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation offers a Dance minor for Pittsburg State University students. The Dance minor also results in a Certificate in Dance upon completion of the coursework. Many students with an interest in Dance are selecting it as a minor to complement their chosen majors.

The Dance minor complements a variety of degrees and majors offered at PSU. In addition, it is an ideal minor for students seeking to continue developing and enhancing their dance skills.

Dance Certification

The Certificate in Dance is available to both degree and non-degree-seeking students with an interest in dance.

Opportunities

As a Dance student, you will participate in activity-based classes and hands-on learning opportunities, both of which will prepare you for the application of dance in employment settings.

After completing your Dance minor, you will have the knowledge and ability to work in the following positions and fields:

• Community and commercial dance program instructors
• Dance facilitators and directors
• Dance sponsors and coaches in school settings
• Theatre
• Dance studio operators
• Competitive studio dancing
• Performance
• Competitions and camps
• Choreography and costumes

Dance Opportunities at Pittsburg State University

If your love for dance leaves you wanting even more experience, there are further opportunities you may pursue while taking classes:

• PSU Dance Club
• Dance Appreciation Class
• PSU Swing Dance
• Various dance studios in the Pittsburg community
• Performing in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
• Classes available to enhance skills students may have in ballet, tap, and jazz