Performance opportunities continue through student concertsĪnd class showcases. The program featuresĪmple performance opportunities for the student dancer with bi-annual faculty/guestĪrtist choreographed main stage concerts and several campus, local, and regional performances The BA in Dance and dance minor curricula are taught from a holisticĪpproach and allow students to form thoughtful connections between dance and otherĪrtists ~ The WKU Dance Program strives to develop the performing artist. Often grant-supported, is encouraged, providing the student a deeper experience in Mentor and nurture student scholarship at various levels. Through coursework and independent research, faculty Thinking ~ The WKU Dance Program fosters the cognitive, intellectual, and collaborative nature Yet offer room for students to fully realize their distinct creative voice. Dance faculty mentor student choreographers Our program features an informal student choreography showcase each semesterĪnd an annual formal student choreography concert. Specific courses, and creative projects are essential components within many danceĬourses. The curriculum supports four Choreography Multitude of diverse creative opportunities. Through the liberal arts setting, we are committed to providing excellence in danceĮducation and preparing students to be engaged citizens.Ĭreate ~ The WKU Dance Program promotes student creativity by providing dance students a Mentor and advise you through their individual path of study. Programs, you are afforded the opportunity to integrate your dance study with a focusedĪrea of interest in preparation for your unique career. Need to complete a minor or a secondary major. If you choose to pursue our 45 credit-hour BA in Dance degree program, you will also In your preferred genre(s) through numerous elective hours and advanced technique Along with this technical foundation inīallet, jazz, modern, and tap dance, you will also have the opportunity to focus deeply
Training thus enhancing your artistic self. We believe that exposure to multiple genres of dance diversifies your Than a singular perspective to further add dimension and awareness to your liberalĪrts education. Dance History, Choreography courses, Dance Pedagogy, and Dance AnatomyĪnd Kinesiology are taught through the lens of these collective dance forms rather Genres of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance, explored in both concert and commercialĭance forms. Our curriculum ensures both BA inĭance majors and dance minors will gain technical and performance experience in the WKU Dance is one of only a few college programs in which you will be able to trainĪnd perform in each of these four dance genres. Western Kentucky University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance. Check out our Fall 2022 Dance Program Newsletter, 2021-2022 Dance Program Newsletter, or past issues!
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