Dance, Movement, and Wellness (DMW) Minor
Discover the power of dance, movement, and mindful-based practices and embody scientifically-proven aesthetic mind-body techniques for health, stamina, and resilience. Gain foundational knowledge of the social sciences and nutrition leading to holistic health and wellness to ensure a rewarding and enduring career trajectory and quality of life.
The following requirements below are intended for students beginning fall 2026. To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.
Minor Coordinator:
Eleanor M. DiPalma, PhD
eleanor_dipalma@fitnyc.edu
| Choose one (1) of the required courses: | ||
| PE 100 | Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy | 3 |
| PE 220 | Dance and Rhythms of West Africa and the Diaspora | 3 |
| PE 281 | Modern Dance Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Choose one (1) of the required courses: | ||
| PE 215 | Seeing Dance Live | 3 |
| PE 216 | History of Ballet and Modern Dance | 3 |
| PE 217 | Popular Urban Dance Past and Present | 3 |
| Choose one (1) of the required courses: | ||
| EC 200 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MC 304 | Introduction to Caribbean Studies | 3 |
| PY 131 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PY 340 | The Psychology of Gender, Perception and Self-Expression | 3 |
| SC 326 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| SO 307 | Emotions in Society | 3 |
| Choose six (6) credits from the following: | ||
| HE 102 | Stress Management | 1 |
| PE 100 | Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy | 3 |
| PE 111 | Modern Dance | 1 |
| PE 113 | Jazz Dance | 1 |
| PE 114 | Ballet I | 1 |
| PE 141 | Fitness Training | 1 |
| PE 143 | Yoga I | 1 |
| PE 148 | Mat Pilates | 1 |
| PE 149 | Meditation I | 1 |
| PE 220 | Dance and Rhythms of West Africa and the Diaspora | 3 |
| PE 281 | Modern Dance Theory and Practice | 3 |
Students who complete the Dance, Movement and Wellness (DMW) minor will be able to:
- Identify the transdisciplinary nature of factors that impact physical, cognitive, social and emotional health and wellness.
- Describe the personal and career benefits of applying creative action-oriented lifestyle dance, movement and wellness strategies using a transdisciplinary model of health and well-being.
- Design a personal action-based framework for continued study and embodiment of natural expressive dance, movement and mindful practices for health, wellness and social connectedness.