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Dance program at Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA. There you will find course descriptions and a listing of all the minor requirements.

The Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Bloomsburg University is proud to offer the Minor in Dance program consisting of 21 credits. The credits cover a broad range of topics aimed at developing technique, exploring the history of the form, expanding performance skills, exploring multi-cultural forms, and practicing the craft of dancemaking. The program seeks to instill students with knowled

ge of current and contemporary practices and philosophies within the field, while revealing potential career possibilities both directly and indirectly related to the art form itself. Through analytical, critical, physical, artistic and practical experiences, students digest a broad view of dance, while having the ability to select electives appropriate to their direct interests and/or area of major studies. Elective options include courses such as anatomy, nutrition, theatre, exercise science studies, among others, and will complement many career opportunities and directions. The study of dance as an artform develops superb intellectual, artistic, physical and emotional competencies. Dedication, precision, shared collaboration, and critical body awareness are just a few of the skills students may gain. Such work is highly transferable to many fields including nursing, teaching, counseling, physical therapy, and theatre among others. Dance, as a field of study, addresses the only universal language—body language (a concept widely discussed by dance practitioners, body language experts, and those who work in various health fields.) Dance allows us to operate through an alternate mode of study—physicality, in order to develop our creativity, attention to detail, mind/body coordination, and sense of expression. Dance gives us a lens through which to view humanity, as dance has been around as long as people, in every culture around the world. For further discussion of how this minor may complement your major area of study, feel free to contact Professor Julie Petry at [email protected] or (570) 389-4981 to schedule an office visit. Please also visit our department website via the College of Liberal Arts link listed under “Academics” from the BU home page (or type in the site address: http://departments.bloomu.edu/musictheatredance/Welcome.html).

05/04/2026

One more performance of BU Players present the 15th Annual Dance Minor Concert: Healing Rough Waters tonight (Monday) at 7:30pm!

04/27/2026

We’re just days away from BU Players present the 15th Annual Dance Minor Concert: Healing Rough Waters. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday at 3:00pm (with a talk back with the artists) or Monday at 7:30pm.

04/16/2026

The ALL IN Day of Giving continues through to Friday, April 17, at 10:00 AM. Thank you to all of you who have already supported programs and scholarships in theatre and dance at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg. We welcome everyone to join us in giving your support in any amount.

The ALL IN Day of Giving is Commonwealth University’s annual 24-hour online fundraiser in support of the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses. The event runs from Thursday, April 16, at 10:00 AM to Friday, April 17, at 10:00 AM.

Funds raised during ALL IN Day of Giving support student success and immediate needs, including academic scholarships, athletics, student retention funds, emergency support, and unique campus initiatives.

Read on in the comments below to donate directly to Theatre and Dance.

04/14/2026

04/11/2026

We are looking forward to this morning's Junior Open House at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg with CU-Bloomsburg Undergraduate Admissions. If you are attending, look for this image in the Student Recreation Center during the Majors and Minors Fair from 9:30am to 10:45am.

05/05/2025

The final performance of the 14th Annual Dance Minor Concert, Storms of Refusal, is tonight, Monday, May 5, at 7:30pm in Mitrani Hall in Haas Center for the Arts. Free admission. 📷: In Ruth We Trust choreographed by Prof. Julie Petry, costume and lighting design by Mitch Leso.

05/03/2025

We hope you will join us for the 14th Annual Dance Minor Concert, Storms of Refusal, on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00pm and Monday, May 5 at 7:30pm in Mitrani Hall in Haas Center for the Arts. Free admission.

04/16/2025

Come join us!! We’d love to see you! An optional talk-back with the audience follows our Sunday performance.

04/11/2025

Thank you for your support and going with us!!

04/10/2025

The ALL IN day of giving begins now! Between Thursday April 10 at 10:00am and Friday April 11 at 10:00am, we invite our alums and friends and fans to join us by contributing $5 or more to support students in Theatre and Dance! Use the link our bio to participate.

04/09/2025

We would love to have as many donors as possible support Theatre and Dance at CU-Bloomsburg. A $5 donation is meaningful! To join us, follow the link in our bio to give directly to Theatre and Dance.

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400 E 2nd Street
Bloomsburg, PA
17815

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https://allin.bloomu.edu/campaigns/theatre-dance26, https://www.commonwealthu.edu/academics/programs/dance-minor

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