Can you give me an overview of the Dance area?
- Dance is a dynamic, creative program housed in the Department of Theatre and Dance. The program has a growing dance faculty and offers a major and a strong minor in dance.
- Any student may enroll for a dance class; all levels of dancers find the classes stimulating and challenging.
- This atmosphere inspires the faculty and students to create original, expressive, and experimental dance for the student performing group, the Appalachian Dance Ensemble.
- Dance classes are open to all students; no audition is necessary.
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Can you give me a brief overview of the curriculum?
Which dance classes fulfill core curriculum requirements?
The following courses fulfill Physical Education credits:
- Modern I & II
- Ballet I & II
- Jazz I & II
- Pilates Conditioning
- Gyrokenisis
- Yoga as Somatic Practice
The following courses fulfill Humanities credits:
- Analyzing Style and Form: Dance (MC)
- Dance History (W, MC)
What if I have had previous dance training?
Dance classes at the college level are taught to progress rapidly.
Therefore many students who have had previous training still prefer
to start in a basic class to ensure accurate placement, alignment and
fundamentals. However, if you think you might be eligible to take an
upper level class, please contact the following faculty members:
- Ballet- Regina James, jamesrg@appstate.edu
- Jazz- Susan Lutz, lutzsw@appstate.edu
- Modern- Emily Daughtridge, daughtridgee@appstate.edu
Or consider making a visit to a Master Class and Placement event.
What can you tell me about auditions?