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Explore the artistic potential of movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our program fosters personal and artistic development through dance. We offer a range of opportunities for creative exploration, performance, and interdisciplinary inquiry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Why study dance at Clark?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a student in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts<\/a>\u2019s dance minor, you\u2019ll gain a technical foundation in modern and jazz techniques as well as an exposure to fundamental training in diverse dance forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dance Minor, offered through Clark\u2019s Theatre Program, provides a multidisciplined perspective on the practice and study of contemporary performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimum number of courses to complete this minor: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hands-On Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students have the opportunity to perform and choreograph throughout the year with a number of groups including Dance Society, Variant Dance, and Hip Hop Collabo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Careers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dance education is an asset to those seeking careers in the performing arts, dance education, arts administration, and event planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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