Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes are statements that specify what students will know, be able to do or be able to demonstrate when they have completed or participated in a program/activity/course/project. Outcomes are usually expressed as knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values.

  1. Demonstrate competency in at least five dance-movement vocabularies (modern/contemporary, street and club, ballet, jazz, and contemporary African dance ) with proficient skills in at least one dance vocabulary.
  2. Demonstrate competency in varied dancemaking strategies and the analysis of dance compositions.
  3. Discuss and analyze the socio-cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of dance forms in written and oral discourse.
  4. Identify, apply, and analyze basic scientific principles of wellness and conditioning for the promotion of lifelong health in dance movement techniques.  
  5. Demonstrate the fundamental skills and techniques necessary for the public performance of dance.
  6. Demonstrate basic skills in dance production and technology.

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  1. Demonstrate competency in five dance-movement vocabularies (modern/contemporary, street and club, ballet, jazz, and contemporary African dance) with proficient skills in at least two dance vocabularies.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in varied dancemaking strategies and the analysis of dance compositions.
  3. Discuss and analyze the socio-cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of dance in written and oral discourse.
  4. Identify, apply, and analyze basic scientific principles of wellness and conditioning for the promotion of lifelong health in dance movement techniques.   
  5. Develop and demonstrate current methods and relevant strategies necessary to pursue professional careers in dance and dance related fields.
  6. Demonstrate competency in dance production and technology skills.

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  1. Demonstrate competency in one or more dance-movement vocabularies and dancemaking strategies.
  2. Perform anatomical analyses of static and dynamic alignment in dance-movement vocabularies and provide exercises and cues for their improvement.
  3. Discuss and analyze the historical, socio-cultural, and aesthetic dimensions of various dance forms in written and oral discourse.
  4. Identify, apply, and analyze scientific principles of wellness and conditioning for the promotion of lifelong health in dance-movement techniques.
  5. Employ key anatomical and biomechanical principles for optimizing movement strategies and reducing injury risks when training as performers and/or teaching dance-movement techniques.

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  1. Craft dances that communicate a declared intention; skills include actualizing concepts, directing and collaborating with performers and contributors, processing feedback, implementing revisions, and ethically/critically considering the role of the work in the contemporary climate.
  2. Produce their own danceworks; students will demonstrate a working knowledge of lighting design, costume design, stage management, technical direction, house management, and/or public relations. Additionally, students will be able to work in collaboration with theater technicians and design professionals.
  3. Articulate effectively in oral and written form their artistic and pedagogical goals/vision/philosophy, positioning them to work in higher education and/or the professional creative field.
  4. Identify and characterize trends in the contemporary dance canon and articulate and advocate for the role of their work within the field.
  5. Organize and communicate both practical and theoretical dance concepts in diverse pedagogical contexts, using knowledge gained via teaching practicum, internships, and the study of dance science.

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  1. Students will refine proficiency in modern/contemporary dance movement vocabularies, enabling them to enhance their careers as educators.
  2. Students will engage in theoretical inquiry and study in the dance-related areas of history, dance science, and pedagogy, enabling them to enhance their careers as educators.
  3. Students will acquire practical skills in the areas of costume and lighting design.
  4. Students will explore, practice, and actualize the craft of making dances to communicate a declared intention.

For more information visit our MA Degree Page

For information on the Dance Minor, visit the Minor in Dance Page