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Academic Programs / Music & Dance Department of Dance General InformationFounded 1974 Dr. Robert T. Stroker, Dean www.temple.edu/boyer/academicprograms/dance/index.asp
Mission
MissionThe Dance Department is committed to artistic and scholarly excellence through fostering a creative, reflective and inclusive learning environment. Through embodied practice, the Dance Faculty and students seek to honor traditions while exploring new ways of knowing dance. In recognition that we experience through the body, the programs encourage students to consider how bodies in motion contribute to knowledge, transform our social world and facilitate community engagement.
AccreditationFull accredited Member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
AdmissionsAdmission into the dance program requires the submission of four items:
A dance audition cannot be scheduled until all other required application materials have been submitted. Please note that Temple University will not make an admission decision until applicants attend a dance audition. The dance audition consists of technique classes divided into sections of ballet, modern, and African dance; a one minute solo of an applicant's own choreography; and an interview. The faculty attempts to choose students with physical, artistic, and intellectual potential to enter and complete the dance program and the university curriculum. The faculty is concerned that potential students' goals and aspirations are supported by the department philosophy, maximizing success in the program. For additional information regarding dance admissions and for an application, please visit: www.temple.edu/boyer/admissions/index.asp
Financial AidEntering Student Scholarships are offered by the Dance Department following successful entrance auditions and are based on artistic talent and potential for success in the dance curriculum. No separate application is necessary.
AwardsBFA Performance Award - Honors a graduating B.F.A. student who has demonstrated excellence in dance performance during the academic year.
Dance Academic Advising CenterAcademic advisors attempt to avoid errors when advising students about their program requirements, but schools and colleges cannot assume liability for errors in advising. Therefore, students must assume primary responsibility for knowing the requirements for their degree and for acquiring current information about their academic status. It is not the responsibility of the advisor to monitor the academic rosters of individual students for errors in registration.
Dance Program Academic PoliciesPlease see the Undergraduate Academic Policies. Students are responsible for complying with all university-wide academic policies that apply to their individual academic status. Additional and unique policies, or exceptions for the Boyer College of Music, Department of Dance, appear below. Dean's ListEach fall and spring semester, those undergraduates who have met the credit hour and academic criteria for their school or college are placed on the Dean's List. See the Dean's List policy for specific GPA and credit-hour requirements. Leave of AbsenceStudents must submit the Leave of Absence form to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator in advance of the semester in which the leave is to take place, stating the reason(s) why the leave is necessary. A Leave of Absence must be authorized by the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Department Chairperson, who will process the leave in accordance with the university's leave of absence policy. (Policy # 02.10.16) Injury PolicyAn injury may affect a student’s ability to successfully continue in a course. A student who is injured is expected to immediately contact their instructor and the Undergraduate Program Coordinator to discuss the possibility of continuance in the course. Injured students are responsible for seeking appropriate medical attention for their injuries. Students must provide an official doctor’s note recommending non-participation in class to their instructors. Failure to provide a doctor’s note verifying an injury may result in the student’s violation of applicable absence policies or may otherwise impact the student’s grade.
Any student who is advised by a doctor to refrain from dancing for three weeks or more may be required to withdraw from studio courses that focus on dance technique, composition, repertory and improvisation. For students who will miss fewer than three weeks of classes due to their injury, and who are physically able to do so, must attend all classes to observe and take notes. Instructors may assign additional written work if appropriate. If a student is unable to participate in midterm or final examinations due to an injury, the student is responsible for working with their instructor to develop alternate assignments at the discretion of the faculty member.
Persons subject to this policy may have the option for a medical withdrawal or an incomplete in their courses. Students should review Temple University policy number 02.10.14 (Withdrawal from Classes) and policy number 02.10.13 (Incomplete Coursework Policy).
Independent Study and Field ExperienceStudents who wish to register for Independent Study or Field Experience must submit a written proposal to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator no later than two months in advance of the semester in which the study is to be accomplished. A student who is on academic probation may not register for Independent Study or Field Experience. Credits will not be granted retroactively, and no more than 4 credits will be awarded over the course of a student's undergraduate study. Full-Time/Part-Time Status:The semester load for full-time undergraduate students is 17 credits. Undergraduate students must carry at least 12 credit hours to be classified as full-time. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance requires matriculated students to attend on a full-time basis each semester. Students who have been full-time for at least four semesters may petition the Undergraduate Program Coordinator no later than two months in advance for approval to enroll in the subsequent semester on a part-time basis. All requests for part-time status must be approved by the dance faculty. Part-time status is granted for one semester only. Students who are on academic probation are not eligible for part-time status. If a student is granted part-time status and is then placed on academic probation, part-time status will be revoked. Academic Overloads (18 or more semester hours)Academic overloads need special approval from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Students interested in pursuing an academic overload should contact their Faculty Advisor no later than 2 months prior to the start of the semester in which they desire to overload. Students who are on academic probation are not eligible for academic overloads. Technique StandardsTemple University's Department of Dance recognizes the necessity of technical training in building professional quality performers, choreographers, and teachers. Our technique classes include a diverse range of dance forms, including ballet, modern, jazz, and African. Each of our technique teachers draws from an array of influences and styles, preparing students for the eclecticism found within the contemporary dance world today. Through four years of technical training, our students gain an understanding of and apply the following principles in reaching their expressive potential and minimizing injury:
Modern Technique represents the core of our students' technical training. Students in the Performance & Choreography Focus are required to advance to Modern Technique IV, while students in the Dance Education Focus are required to advance to at least Modern Technique III. In all technique classes, video evaluations occur at the mid-term and final periods of each semester. Following these evaluations, students receive verbal and written feedback from their instructors. This process provides a method of looking at a student's progress in developing the target competencies for each level of technique. Technique Placement ClassAll entering undergraduates are placed into modern and ballet technique levels based on their audition and supplemental dance application. Adjustments to level placement may be made during the first week of classes. Returning undergraduates should consult with their faculty advisor about level placement prior to registering for classes. Students may repeat a level up to two times, and are not allowed to regress in level. First Semester Program ReviewAt the end of the first semester, each student's progress will be formally evaluated in the following categories to determine suitability for continued study within the dance program. Academic Progress Students must meet and maintain the minimum academic standards listed below:
1. Dance 1801: First Year Seminar in Dance 2. Dance 1811: Movement Improvisation I 3. Dance 1813: Dance Repertory I or Dance 1819: Dance Production 4. Dance 1841: Music for Dancers or Dance 1851: Global Dance Traditions 5. At least two modern technique classes 6. At least one ballet technique class Technical Growth Students must be able to demonstrate and articulate verbally a conceptual understanding of alignment, strength, and mobility. They must be able to assimilate sequential movement materials, and successfully perform basic movement phrases. Improvisation Students must demonstrate their ability to spontaneously create solo movement, and demonstrate their understanding of basic partnering techniques and improvising in groups. Students will be able to generate movement material that both explores and expands their expressive range as dancers. Creative Engagement Over the course of the first semester, students must:
Second Semester Program ReviewAt the end of the second semester, each student's progress will be formally evaluated in the following categories to determine suitability for continued study within the dance program. Academic Progress Students must meet and maintain the minimum academic standards listed below:
1. Dance 1801: First Year Seminar in Dance 2. Dance 1811: Movement Improvisation I 3. Dance 1813: Dance Repertory I 4. Dance 1819: Dance Production 5. Dance 1841: Music for Dancers 6. Dance 1851: Global Dance Traditions 7. At least four modern technique classes 8. At least two ballet technique classes Technical Growth Students must be able to apply, demonstrate, and articulate verbally a conceptual understanding of alignment, strength, and mobility. They must be able to assimilate sequential movement materials, and successfully perform movement phrases that deal with the following elements:
Creative Engagement Over the course of the second semester, students must:
Third Semester Program ReviewAt the end of the third semester, each student's progress will be formally evaluated in the following categories to determine suitability for continued study within the dance program. As part of this process, students apply for entrance into either the Dance Education Focus or the Performance & Choreography Focus. Artistic Portfolio By December 1st, students will submit to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator a portfolio containing the following:
Academic Progress Students must meet and maintain the minimum academic standards listed below:
1. Dance 2813: Dance Composition I 2. Dance 2814: Dance Composition II 3. Dance 2872: Foundations of Dance Education or Dance 3851: Lighting Design for Dance 4. Dance 4874: Dance Repertory III or Dance 4811: African Dance Repertory 5. At least six modern technique classes 6. At least three ballet technique classes Technical Growth Students must demonstrate awareness of alignment issues and articulate personal strategies for addressing them. They must be able to assimilate and retain movement material sequentially and qualitatively, and successfully perform movement phrases that deal with the following elements:
Choreography Students must also be able to discuss their work and the process by which they created it. Students must be able to create and perform a dance that:
Creative Engagement By the end of the third semester, students must:
Special Course SequencesThe courses listed below must be taken in the specified sequence, and cannot be taken out of order or during the same semester. All courses must be completed before students register for Senior Choreographic Project or Dance Education Project.
*Enrollment in Dance Repertory III is by audition, and only required in the Performance & Choreography Focus.
General College Graduation Requirements1. Dance required GPA for graduation: 2.25 cumulative, 2.5 in dance major 2. Dance Contact Information: 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 309 / Main Office Phone: 215-204-8710 3. Dance Requirements & Special Course Sequences: Please see dance program of study
University RequirementsAll new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum. All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. See the Dance Major page for the specific courses that are required for dance majors.
Important Student Contact InformationContact information for the Dance Department is listed below. Contact information for other Boyer College of Music and Dance departments can be found on the college's Student Contact Information page. Dance DepartmentDepartment Chairperson Dr. Sherril Dodds 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 309 215-204-5169 Undergraduate Program Coordinator Dr. Laura Katz Rizzo 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 309 215-204-2328 Recruitment & Admissions Mary Garcia 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 309C 215-204-0533 Academic Advising Margo Jackson Presser Hall, 2001 N. 13th Street, Main Office 215-204-2229 Conwell Dance Theater Nanette Hudson Joyce 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 309 215-204-6177 Department Coordinator Gloria Scott 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 309 215-204-5169
FacultyDance Department (Full-time Faculty)
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