DANCE PROGRAM HANDBOOK 2020-2021 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE DANCE PROGRAM............................................................................................ 5 Department of Theatre & Dance Mission Statement: ......................................................... 5 Dance Program Mission Statement:.................................................................................... 5 National Association of Schools of Dance ......................................................................... 6 Dance Faculty ..................................................................................................................... 6 WHAT DANCE MAJORS/MINORS SHOULD EXPECT FALL 2020 ................................. 7 PROGRAM INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES ............................................................... 12 Course Registration ........................................................................................................... 12 Technique Courses and Level Placement ......................................................................... 12 Attendance ........................................................................................................................ 12 Dress Code ........................................................................................................................ 13 Facilities and Equipment................................................................................................... 14 Bulletin Boards ................................................................................................................. 15 Work Ethic ........................................................................................................................ 15 Communication ................................................................................................................. 15 Social Media ..................................................................................................................... 15 Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, and Writing Guidelines ................................................. 16 AUDITION AND APPLICATION ........................................................................................... 17 Audition Placement Process ............................................................................................. 17 Application Procedure ...................................................................................................... 18 Audition Day Information................................................................................................. 19 Requirements for Audition by Video ................................................................................ 20 SCHOLARSHIPS ....................................................................................................................... 22 WKU Department of Theatre & Dance ............................................................................ 22 Jerry E. Baker Dance Scholarship .................................................................................... 22 University Scholarships and Financial Aid....................................................................... 25 CURRICULUM .......................................................................................................................... 26 Colonnade Program .......................................................................................................... 26 B.A. in Dance Curriculum ................................................................................................ 27 2 B.A. in Dance - Suggested Sequence................................................................................ 28 Minor in Dance ................................................................................................................. 29 TECHNIQUE COURSE CRITERIA ....................................................................................... 30 Ballet Technique ............................................................................................................... 30 Jazz Dance Technique....................................................................................................... 32 Modern Dance Technique ................................................................................................. 34 Tap Dance Technique ....................................................................................................... 35 ADVISING AND ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................. 38 Curricular Advising .......................................................................................................... 38 Chronological Outline of Student Assessment ................................................................. 39 Jury/Portfolio Review (JPR) ............................................................................................. 40 Departmental Probation Policy ......................................................................................... 41 PERFORMANCE ....................................................................................................................... 42 Informal Student Showcases ............................................................................................. 42 The Dance Project ............................................................................................................ 42 WKU Dance Company ..................................................................................................... 43 MASTER CLASSES AND AUDITIONS ................................................................................. 44 Guest Artist Choreographic Residencies .......................................................................... 44 Gotta Dance Fridays ......................................................................................................... 44 STUDY ABROAD / AWAY ....................................................................................................... 44 RESEARCH ................................................................................................................................ 45 Independent Study ............................................................................................................ 45 FUSE Grants ..................................................................................................................... 45 CE/T Guidelines for Honors in the Dance Major ............................................................. 45 STUDENT DANCE ORGANIZATIONS ................................................................................. 47 National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) – WKU Student Chapter ................... 47 National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) – WKU Student Chapter .................. 47 FORMS ........................................................................................................................................ 48 AUDITION ASSESSMENT RUBRIC ............................................................................ 48 APPLICATION TO B.A. IN DANCE DEGREE ............................................................. 50 3 STUDENT ASSESSMENT FORM ................................................................................. 52 ADVISING CHECKLIST ................................................................................................ 54 GUEST ARTIST SURVEY .............................................................................................. 55 SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEW FORM .............................................................................. 56 4 ABOUT THE DANCE PROGRAM Department of Theatre & Dance Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Theatre & Dance is to develop in students the ability to synthesize knowledge and creativity in performance and production, as well as skills in problem solving, group dynamics and leadership; all intended to make our graduates viable in the professional fields of theatre and dance and/or other vocational endeavors. Dance Program Mission Statement: The Dance Program of Western Kentucky University provides an environment conducive to comprehensive training in performance, choreography, and dance pedagogy within the framework of a liberal arts education at the Bachelor of Arts level. By integrating dance and general studies, we strive to create “Thinking Artists,” individuals who work to achieve their highest potential as artist, technicians, and scholars. The Dance Program is based upon the central premise that education is paramount in preparing artists to engage in the global society in which we live. By developing creative artists and nurturing the art of dance in higher education, the Dance Program produces individuals that may be empowered to enrich and further the arts in our society in relevant, diverse, and meaningful ways. It is our goal to provide students with opportunities challenging each dance major to realize the full potential of his or her dance talents while being adequately prepared to meet the rigorous standards within the dance field and society. In addition, the Dance Program seeks to engage and educate the broader community about dance and its role in the human experience through public performance, outreach programs, and general education classes. As a dance community, we commit ourselves to the following objectives: ➢ To provide a challenging and diverse dance curriculum for our degree-seeking students and those who