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DANCE MAJOR 2020-2021 HANDBOOK www.dance.uga.edu Remembering the Class of 2020 August, 2020 Welcome to the UGA Department of Dance! This Dance Handbook provides “everything you need to know” as a dance major at UGA!!! In addition to providing information on degree requirements and policies, this handbook will also answer some of the many questions you will have as you work toward your undergraduate degree in dance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be some adaptions and changes to the information provided in this handbook, including measures to keep all UGA students, faculty and staff safe. As a student at UGA, you are responsible for knowing what classes you need to take and when those classes are offered. This handbook contains most of the information that you will need. Each semester you will have an advising session with your academic advisor who is available to assist you in mapping-out your schedule and graduation requirements. By cross-referencing the Dance Handbook and ATHENA (UGA's online list of classes) before your advisement session, your advisor can make sure you enroll in the right classes at the right time. Your advisor will inform you of any changes in the policies or requirements in the Department of Dance and the University of Georgia System. Your successful completion of all course work toward completion of your degree is ultimately your responsibility. Changes in your academic journey - such as a change of major, leave of absence, academic probation, tours and travels - are also your responsibility when keeping up with your program of study. Be conscientious about your health and safety and be attentive to your education and college career. This can be a wonderfully challenging and magical time in your life. Make the most of it, explore the many pathways toward knowledge, but plan your journey well and . Happy Dancing!!! 263 Dance Building Athens, Georgia 30602 TEL 706-542-4415 | FAX 706-542-4084 www.dance.uga.edu Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Department of Dance August 20, 2020 To all our new and returning Dance Majors ~ Welcome to the Department of Dance and the University of Georgia!! We are delighted to have you as part of our exciting program of study in dance! The dance faculty has carefully prepared this handbook to be your guide through your degree in dance at UGA. You should find “everything that you need to know” to be successful in pursuit of your academic and artistic goals during your undergraduate study. It is our sincere hope that you will find your academic experience to be rewarding, nurturing, and fulfilling. The UGA Department of Dance offers degrees in dance with the newest Bachelor of Arts in Dance designed to assist students with both a double major and a performance focus. There is also a Teacher Certification option and for those who may be interested, a double dawg degree with a Masters of Education in the Arts degree through affiliation with the College of Education. We have designed these opportunities to enrich your education, training, and career preparation. Each degree and certification has specific requirements, so we encourage you to read the handbook thoroughly and carefully to select the best degree for you. As you familiarize yourself with the Department of Dance, you will learn that the department is part of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences headed by Dean Alan Dorsey with Jean Martin-Williams serving as the Associate Dean of Fine Arts. We are proud to be part of this fine college at the University of Georgia. I encourage you to get to know the Department of Dance Faculty and Staff, including, Joan Buttram, Lisa Fusillo, Rebecca Gose, Bala Sarasvati, Jason Aryeh, Barbara Powers, Colleen Barnes, Nena Gilreath, Maryn Whitmore, Jacquelyn Kibbe, Betty Prickett and myself. Throughout this difficult time of an unprecedented pandemic, we are committed to providing you with an outstanding experience in a safe and protected environment, as you pursue the dance major. If you have questions or need advice, we will be very happy to help. Please feel free to call or email and make an appointment to chat. We look forward to seeing you in class! Sincerely, Skip Taylor, PhD Associate Professor and Department Head Department of Dance Commit to Georgia | give.uga.edu An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution TABLE OF CONTENTS I. The Department of Dance Mission …………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Goals ……………………………………………………………………………..... 2 II. Faculty and Staff Directory ………………………………………………………… 3 III. Advising Information What You Need to Know: Dance Major Advising …………………………….. 4 Second Year Review ……………………………………………………………... 4 Information for Transfer Students ……………………………………………..... 7 Teacher Certification in Dance ………………………………………………….. 8 Performance Credit and Requirements ………………………………………… 10 Education/Study Abroad in Dance ………………………………………………. 12 Advising Checklists and Sample Year-by-Year Plan of Study ….......……….. 13 IV. Dance Technique Proficiency Standards ………………………....................... 20 V. Dance Performance Opportunities ………………………………………………. 26 VI. Departmental Policies – Very Important to Know! Policy on Extensive Absences …………………………………………………. 30 Final Exam Policy ……………………………………………………………….. 31 Dance Building Operation Policies – COVID Pandemic ………………………. 32 Dance Building Operation Policies – Care of Studios, Food & Drink Areas …... 33 VII. Resources for Dance Majors …………………………………………………….. 34 VIII. Health/Injury Information and Contacts ………………………………………… 35 University Health Center Information ………………….................................... 36 IX. Departmental Honors, Scholarships, and Awards Cynthia Jarvis Memorial Scholarship ………………………………..………..... 37 Lucy Lampkin and Friends of Dance Scholarship ………………………......... 38 YCS Summer Study Scholarship ......…………………………………………… 40 Mark Wheeler Dance Student Support ………………………………………… 41 Outstanding Senior Award ………………………………………………………. 42 Department of Dance The UGA Department of Dance offers degrees in dance through the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The program of study is a comprehensive dance curriculum with professional training in contemporary dance and ballet with an emphasis on performance. Jazz, ballroom, folk, and tap classes are also offered. Coursework in dance explores the technical, stylistic, historical, analytical, cultural, and performative aspects of the art of dance, providing a strong foundation for student to explore, experiment, and develop personal creativity and artistry. Students also have the option to earn Teacher Certification in Georgia along with the degree in Dance. UGA is the only University System of Georgia school to offer P-12 Certification in Dance. The department is attentive to the complexities of the current pandemic and is committed to provide a safe learning and working dance education for students. The University of Georgia is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). Mission The mission of the Department of Dance is to promote excellence in, access to, and appreciation of dance as a unique body-based art form through which humans can express their personal, historical, and cultural diversity. Creative research is central to our mission as it informs teaching, demonstrates mastery of dance as a physical discipline, nurtures the creative process, and presents performances that enhance artistic experiences and contribute to global enrichment. 1 GOALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DANCE The UGA Department of Dance prepares students for a professional role in dance. The dance degree programs offer students: a concentrated dance curriculum providing comprehensive training in ballet and contemporary dance genres balanced with a general curriculum inclusive of diverse groups and varied aesthetic preferences strong professional preparation via courses centered on the technical, stylistic, somatic, historical, cultural, analytical, scientific, experiential, creative, and aesthetic components of dance professional level technique and performance training pre-professional performance opportunities which challenge the creative/aesthetic potential of select students who demonstrate artistry and possess accomplished technical skills in dance opportunities for teaching experiences for obtaining teacher certification, assistance in employment placement, and additional post-graduation experiences an introduction to and hands-on experience in the use of innovative technology/media equipment/software capable of educational, commercial, and artistic applications Through its curriculum and student-centered research activity the Department of Dance is an advocate for dance and the other arts at the University of Georgia – and for dancers and dance organizations in Athens, the State of Georgia, the United States, and the world. 2 DEPARTMENT OF DANCE FACULTY AND STAFF 2020-2021 Faculty: Dr. Skip Taylor, Associate Professor Office 262 Department Head 706-542-2338 [email protected] Joan Buttram, Associate Professor Office 268 [email protected] 706-542-4432 Lisa Fusillo, UGA Foundation Professor in the Arts Office 307 [email protected] 706-542-9830 Rebecca Gose, Associate Professor Office 303 [email protected] 706-542-4431 Bala Sarasvati, Jane Willson Professor in the Arts Office 300 [email protected] 706-542-4433 Jason Aryeh, Lecturer Office 301 [email protected] 706-542-4430 Barbara Powers, Lecturer Office 302 [email protected] 706-542-9830 Colleen Barnes, Part-time Instructor [email protected] Nena Gilreath, Part-time Instructor [email protected]
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