管家婆心水论坛

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, the classical and contemporary ballet focused program is designed to offer a wide range of mandated curriculum in dance that will include courses in a diverse array of dance techniques, history, choreography, pedagogy, dance sciences and most importantly, numerous performance opportunities. 听Leadership development opportunities are abundant for听performing ensembles that tour regionally, nationally, and internationally as well as three clubs, service, internships, and study abroad programs.听

Before students graduate, they are offered a variety of main stage performance opportunities, including听faculty and guest artist concerts, full length ballets, musicals, student choreography concerts and performances with听SoMar Dance Works (by audition only) and The 管家婆心水论坛 Dancers. 听Students are regularly introduced to renowned guest teachers and choreographers, and are encouraged to participate in theatre听and opera where dance opportunities are available.听To extend their academic and dance achievements, the program also boasts a collection of student run organizations including Dance Club, Liturgical Dance Ensemble, and the National Honors Society for Dance Arts.

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This degree is targeted to students who aspire to a career in professional concert, commercial performance and/or choreography with long term goals set on leadership following their performance career. The degree mandates additional curriculum in dance techniques, performances and choreography to support professional experiences and leadership in these areas of the field. It can also accommodate some dual majors.

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This program is intended for the student who wishes to pursue a rigorous degree program of combined general and dance studies. The degree听allows a student to complete a dual major or minor that complementary to the field and/or a concentration in pedagogy听or to complete听accelerated programming.听Emphasis is placed on the development of transferable skills that will support transitions inside or outside the dance field.

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Consists of 12 credits as follows:

DANC 475 Internship (3 credits)

3 additional credits from the following:

DANC 180 Intro. to Labanotation 听(3 credits)
DANC 200 Intro. to Arts Administration (3 credits)
DANC 380 Choreography II (3 credits) 听
DANC 485 Senior Seminar (Pedagogical Research) (3 credits)

3 additional Dance Technique Elective credits (1-3)

3 additional from the following:
DANC 听291, 292 Company Ensemble (1 credit), Co-req. Ballet, Modern and/or Jazz Technique
DANC 听391, 392 Company Ensemble (1 credit), Co-req. Ballet, Modern and/or Jazz Technique
DANC 听491, 492 Company Ensemble (1 credit), Co-req. Ballet, Modern and/or Jazz Technique

Recommended:

PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
EDEC 101 Early Foundations (3 credits)
ESPE 101 Psychology of Diverse Learners (3 credits)
EDEC 105 Health and Wellness (3 credits)
ESPE 201 Inclusive Practices (3 credits)
PSYC 235 Sports Psychology (3 credits) Offered in 2020
EDEC 301 Early Childhood Methods (3 credits)

Those interested in teaching adaptive dance might also consider a minor in special education or art therapy.

Consists of 21 credits as follows:

ACCT 听 101 Principles of Accounting (3 credits)
MGMT 120 Principles of Management (3 credits)
MKTG 听162 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
DANC 听200 Intro. to Arts Administration (3 credits)
DANC 听475 Arts Management Internship (3 credits)

2 electives of the following, at least one 300 level course.

ART 听 128 Graphic Design Basics (3 credits)
COM 240 Digital Video Production (3 credits)
COM 260 Intro. to Social Media (3 credits)
ART 听 321 Intro. to Website Design (3 credits)
COM 312 Communication & Social Responsibility (3 credits)
COM 314 Global Communications (3 credits)
COM 330 Web & Social Media Analytics & Strategies (3 credits) Requires COM 260 to be taken previously or concurrently.

2024 Performance Schedule

The 管家婆心水论坛 Dance Department strives to make an impact on the survival of high-quality classical and contemporary ballet and the building of future leaders in the arts. Experience the culmination of these emerging artists鈥� creative exploration and discovery as performers and choreographers.

Choreography II Showcase

danceSpace Palmer Studio

Choreography II Showcase is free and open to anyone wanting to see interesting, new choreographed works from the Choreography II course.

• Friday, March 15, 2024, at 7 p.m.

National Water Dance Erie: The Ripple Effect

Dobbin鈥檚 Landing, Erie Maritime Museum, H.O. Hirt Auditorium (Blasco Library)

Join 管家婆心水论坛's School of the Arts, as well as Schools of the Natural Sciences and Humanities as they collaboratively create the sixth National Water Dance Erie: The Ripple Effect. Featuring dance, music, art, and poetry, this traveling performance will respond to local and global water concerns and inspire greater collaboration, conversation, conservation, and water care. This performance will begin at Dobbins Landing, travel along the waterfront before entering the Erie Maritime Museum, and end in Blasco Library鈥檚 H.O. Hirt Auditorium (outdoor route weather dependent). All ages are welcome.

• Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 4 p.m.

Raw Edges XXVI听

Mary D鈥橝ngelo Performing Arts Center, 管家婆心水论坛 University

Join the 管家婆心水论坛 Dancers as they bring a fresh batch of artistic voices, exploring an array of themes, music, and dance styles to life on stage. 鈥淩aw Edges XXVI" is a beloved 管家婆心水论坛 tradition. Each year, it includes the opportunity to hear from student choreographers as they share insights into their creative process. It is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!

• Friday, April 26, 2024, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2 p.m.
• Saturday, April听27, 2024, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April听28, 2024, 2 p.m.

Are you a professional dancer in transition? Now is the time to advance your career and apply your professional experience toward a baccalaureate degree at 管家婆心水论坛 University.

There are many exciting and rewarding employment opportunities for those individuals who are educationally prepared. The 管家婆心水论坛 University Returning Professional Program features experienced faculty, a national reputation for excellence and the dedication, commitment, and hard work of the students.

If you are a ballet dancer with three years of professional experience, 管家婆心水论坛 offers you the opportunity to turn your life experience into transferrable credits towards a baccalaureate degree in dance, or one of 40 other majors.

In this win/win program, the university benefits from your experience, while you move more easily through your career transition. The Returning Professional Program emphasizes the importance of planning for the long-term future by offering a B.A. degree with a concentration in pedagogy or a BFA degree.

Life Experience/Transfer Credits

Based on a professional experience portfolio presented at the onset of admission, returning professionals who apply for our program have the option of petitioning the Dance Department to accept up to 24 elective transfer of life experience credits toward a non-dance major, or up to 37 transfer or life experience credits within the dance major. Credits could be a combination of the following:

16听credits听听听听听听听听听听 Ballet Technique

听6听 credits听听听听听听听听听听听 Pointe/Men鈥檚 Technique

听4听credits听听听听听听听听听听听 Modern, Tap, Jazz, Music Theatre

听3听credits听听听听听听听听听听听 Dance History

3-9听credits听听听听听听听听 Choreography I-III

听3听 credits听听听听听听听听听 Pedagogy

听3听 credits听听听听听听听听听 Kinesiology听

听6听credits听听听听听听听听听听听 Company Ensemble

If pursing a B.A. degree in dance, you would be required to enter and complete the program in applied theory (pedagogy).

Admissions Requirements

• A minimum of three years professional experience
• The ability to reside in Erie, Pa.
• A completed application form
• Three recent letters of recommendation from directors, instructors, choreographers and/or colleagues to show evidence of leadership potential
• A personal biography narrative, outlining your career path, aspirations and professional interests
• Your r茅sum茅
• Video documentation of performances, choreography and/or teaching
• Support documentation: photos, programs, reviews, interviews, etc.
• An on-campus interview with the faculty

Transfer credits from other accredited colleges and universities are considered for acceptance. A limited number of scholarships, stipends, financial aid and work-study opportunities are available.

The Dance programs offers a variety of internship opportunites. Listed below are some of the internsips our dance students have been a part of.听

The Dance programs offers a variety of internship opportunites. Listed below are some of the internsips our dance students have been a part of.听

• American Ballet Theatre
• Arts Council of Erie
• Ballet Concerto
• Ballet New England
• Ballet Theatre Midwest
• Graphic Design
• Boston Dance Company
• Broadway Dance Center
• California Ballet School Inc.
• Count Basie Theatre
• Dancenter
• Disney College Program
• Erie Bayfront Dance
• Erie County Historical Society
• Erie Dance Conservatory
• Erie Dance Consortium
• Erie Philharmonic
• Hersheypark Entertainment
• Hilton Head Dance School
• Interlochen Center for the Arts
• Lake Erie Ballet School
• Macfadden
• 管家婆心水论坛 Ballet Theatre
• 管家婆心水论坛 College Dance Department
• 管家婆心水论坛 College Summer Dance Experience
• 管家婆心水论坛 University Center for Arts/Culture
• Morriss Center (The)
• NWPA Collegiate Academy
• Paige Conservation, Inc.
• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
• Pittsburgh Youth Ballet
• SoMar Dance Works
• WRKT/WRTS

Each year, dance department presents internationally acclaimed guest teachers from companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Bad Boys of Dance, Ballet Hispanico, Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Cuban National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, MOMIX, New York City Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Pilobolus, Paul Taylor Dance Company, STREB Extreme Action, Trey McIntyre Project, Royal Danish Ballet, and Jin Xing Dance Theatre Shanghai.听 Below is a list of some of our master classes, guest artists, residencies, and other opportunities that have been affiliated with the 管家婆心水论坛 University Dance Department in the past: