Dance Minor Program

The Dance minor requires 26-credit hours of study and is perfect for undergraduate students who want to focus predominantly in another area of study, while also pursuing an interest in dance.

Dance at the University of Oregon is a unique and exciting program of study that celebrates individual artistry. Students are inspired to:

• Develop physical and expressive skills by exploring African, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and other movement practices.
• Nurture their unique choreographic voice through improvisation and composition.
• Understand their body’s systems and structural design through somatic practices.
• Discover how cultural and historical investigation intersects with their personal history.
• Build the confidence to trust that their artistic voice can transform them, their community, and the field of dance.

Dance Minor Courses

Students are encouraged to bring elements of their work in other areas of the university such as the Honors College, a second major, or a minor, into our community through creative work and research projects.

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Dance Faculty

The faculty carries a breadth of experience in performance, choreography, somatics, dance science, music composition, cultural/historical research, and film making.

Hear from Our Students

Ella Tatum Moriarty

Film Studies Major/Dance Minor

“Last spring, I made my first dance film, Andromeda, for the Student Dance Collective.* I was able to combine my main area of study, film, with my love for dance. I would not have been able to do that without the support of the dance department faculty.”*Ella’s film was selected as part of the 2025 Mobile Dance Film Festival in New York City.“Last spring, I made my first dance film, Andromeda, for the Student Dance Collective.* I was able to combine my main area of study, film, with my love for dance. I would not have been able to do that without the support of the dance department faculty.”

*Ella’s film was selected as part of the 2025 Mobile Dance Film Festival in New York City.

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Perform at UO

Dance minors are eligible to audition for all departmental concerts which include works by our accomplished faculty, renowned guest artists, and fellow students. They also have opportunities to choreograph for showcases, special projects, and for a fully produced concert. 

Apply Today!

Dancers interested in the minor do not have to audition to be accepted. Placement classes are held to determine which technique levels are the best fit for you. More information is available after you apply.

If you have questions, reach out to our Dance Coordinator, Dana Gorman at dgorman@uoregon.edu 

Scholarships  

School of Music and Dance scholarships and financial aid are available. For complete information about financial aid, including loans, see the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships section of the UO catalog. 

Take the Next Step

We encourage you to visit us to learn more about our programs and meet current faculty and students. Call us, email us, visit us or apply to the program. We’re here to answer your questions about how a degree in music composition can shape your future and positively impact your community.

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