The Dance Minor is a program of Gonzaga Theatre Arts. A GU minor in dance exposes students to various styles of dance, the thrill of performance and the dynamics of teaching dance in an elementary after-school program.
Dance at Gonzaga History
As early as the 15th century, the great Renaissance educator who revolutionized educational practice in this day was also the educator of the Gonzaga family, Vittorino da Feltre, promoted the use of physical education as part of the humanistic educational tradition he was developing. In physical education, he used athletic games to build strength and teach his students the elements of warfare. Along side those competitive games, however, he taught dance in order to teach his students physical grace and an appreciation of beauty.
Dance at Gonzaga Recent History
Gonzaga University has always offered a number of dance classes, primarily through the Theatre Arts Program. By the year 2000 the number of dance courses increased from 2 to 6 as did the student interest in these courses. In 2002 the Theatre Arts Program produced the first Spring Dance Concert to enthusiastic audiences. In 2005, the Academic Council approved the new addition of a dance minor to the Theatre Arts Program. The program continues to grow to respond to student demand.
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