DANCE

Our vision is to meet the needs of talented students who are considering careers in dance by providing intensive dance instruction of the highest quality and a strong academic curriculum. All courses and departmental activities are designed to accomplish the following goals:

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• To develop artistic and creative potential through a sequentially developed curriculum in both technical and theoretical dance courses.

• ​To provide performance opportunities at the appropriate level.

• ​To increase an appreciation of dance as an art form.

• To broaden an understanding of other art forms and their relationship to dance.

• To develop an understanding of physiologically sound movement principles.

• ​To maintain a high standard of discipline and excellence.

• ​To initiate community involvement through volunteer service and performances.

• To instill a sense of ethics and professionalism, by fostering a sense of responsibility to others, the faculty and the art form.