The bachelor of arts degree provides an integrated dance and pedagogy approach for students who wish to focus on teaching rather than performing. The degree is based on the premise that in order to become a teacher of the arts, a person must be uniquely suited by personality, training and desire. The curricula consists of a philosophical and academic foundation along with psychological and educational components. The College also offers a post-baccalaureate degree in Dance Pedagogy for those students who already have a dance degree and want further training in teaching methods.
Student develops beginning to low intermediate level modern dance skills.
Dance - An introduction to basic tap dance styles and vocabulary. Areas included are the Middle European and Balkan, Middle and Far East regions. An introduction to the dance techniques developed by Katherine Dunham combining western dance techniques with diverse African and Afro-Caribbean styles. DANC 109 Elements of Stagecraft I - Technical problems of stage production such as scene construction and painting, stage lighting and equipment and costume construction in laboratory and actual productions. Integrates specific applications to dance.