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A guide for students entering their first year of a university dance study programme. It introduces all the cultural, artistic and educational aspects of dance and by expanding their thinking, students will move to a deeper understanding of themselves as dancers and the world around them.
List of contents
Part I: Your Dance Education Journey; Chapter 1: Introduction to Your Dance Studies; Chapter 3: Dance as an Academic Discipline; Part II: Dance as a Discipline; Chapter 5: Dance and Artistry; Chapter 7: Dance and Education; Chapter 9: Dance and Reflection; Part III: Dance on Campus; Chapter 11: Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses; Chapter 13: Personalizing Your Campus Dance Education; Part IV: Your Dance Future; Chapter 15: Glimpsing Your Future in Dance.
About the author
Karen Schupp is an assistant professor of pedagogy and creative practice in the Herberger Institute School of Dance at Arizona State University. She earned a master of fine arts in dance there in 2001 and a bachelor of arts degree in dance performance and dance at State University of New York at Buffalo in 1996.
Summary
This text prepares students to navigate their dance programs and prepare for a various careers. It orients students to dance as an academic discipline, broadens their understanding of dance, establishes solid approaches to studying dance, and connects dance on campus to their previous training.
