Program Learning Outcomes: Dance/Dance Education

Dance (BA/BS)

A successful student will:

• Have a working knowledge of how principles of composition are used as tools for choreography.
• Understand basic production processes (i.e. performing, dancing, choreographing, and technical production).
• Have a working knowledge of the historical development of dance as an art form.
• Examine perspectives of critical analysis of the artistic process and aesthetics.
• Have a working knowledge of human movement and anatomy.
• Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in three disciplines–Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Ballet–and advanced proficiency in two of three.

Dance (Minor)

A successful student will:

• Exhibit foundational kinesiological knowledge and an ability to utilize practical tools with which to cultivate healthy movement/dance practices.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the historical, physical, and sociopolitical development of dance as an art form.
• Demonstrate a beginning-level proficiency in multiple disciplines, an intermediate-level in few, or an advanced-level in one.
• Exemplify an understanding of movement/dance’s relevance and universality, inherent social and cognitive health benefits, as well as its constitutive power as a catalyst for change.

Dance Education (BA/BS)

A successful student will:

• Have a working knowledge of how principles of composition are used as tools for choreography.
• Understand basic production processes (i.e. performing, dancing, choreographing, and technical production).
• Have a working knowledge of the historical development of dance as an art form.
• Examine perspectives of critical analysis of the artistic process and aesthetics.
• Be prepared to become educators with a strong practical knowledge of dance in education and its ability to educate the whole person.
• Have an appreciation of dance as a world art form.
• Have a working knowledge of human movement and anatomy and how it relates to the teaching of dance technique.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Ballet technique.
• Have a working knowledge of the state of Utah and national dance standards.
• Have the methods and skills of teaching with the ability to communicate the art of dance to students.