Dance
The Dickinson State Dance program provides students with an opportunity to pursue the study of dance at the undergraduate level. As a healthy, fun and creative life style choice, dance will increase a student’s quality of life. Students will build the skills and conditioning to perform with and choreograph for dance ensembles in educational institutions and the community. Students will also learn more about the creative process and make the connections across the curriculum that can lead to life-long learning. Students will also receive the preparation needed for advanced study of dance.
Student Learning Outcomes
The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
- The ability to make informed assessments of quality in dance and to display selectivity and judgment while participating in dance and choreography. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and VI.)
- Familiarity with dance technique and movement vocabulary, including ballet, modern jazz, and tap styles. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and VI.)
- Productivity, diligence, exploration, and experimentation. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and VI.)
- The ability to follow through on a rehearsal sequence and to perform successfully a dance routine in public. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, and VI.)
- An understanding of the operation of and care for the human body when engaged in dance. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)