Minor in Dance
Program Overview & Goals
A minor in Dance gives students the opportunity to explore dance as both an artistic practice and a form of cultural and creative expression. Through movement training, choreography, and performance, students develop technical skills, creative confidence, and an appreciation for diverse dance traditions and contemporary performance practices.
Via Hendrix
Whether your goals include performing professionally, choreographing original works, or pursuing graduate study in dance or movement arts, you can get there Via Hendrix.
At Hendrix, learning extends beyond the classroom from the very beginning.
Via Hendrix integrates career readiness into the college experience through hands-on projects, immersive opportunities, and personalized support that help students explore interests, gain experience, and prepare for meaningful futures. The result is an education that equips you not only for a career, but for a life shaped by purpose and possibility.
Careers & Outcomes
A Hendrix dance education is a gateway to limitless career paths, providing the self-expressive and collaborative skills that employers want and ensuring you can contribute on day one.
Co-op Opportunities
Experience separates good job candidates from great ones. At Hendrix, professional work experiences are guaranteed through our robust co-op program. Through this required component of the dance minor, students can work at places including:
- Educator
- Archivist
- Cultural Heritage Specialist
Meet the Faculty
Faculty in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance hold an MFA, demonstrating their expertise and close connection to the current pulse of their respective fields of study. Just as importantly, they are dedicated to you. They work closely with you as both teachers and mentors, supporting you every step of the way to your dream career.
Brigitte Rogers
Professor of Dance
Related Programs
At Hendrix, you can study theatre arts, music, English, or even build your own major that blends performance, storytelling, and creative expression.
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
Explore movement, performance, and creative expression through an engaging arts education. Learn how much value the Dance minor from Hendrix College can deliver for you as you develop artistry, confidence, and performance skills for stage and beyond.