舞蹈专业
跳舞. 指令. 激情. 职业生涯.
You know how much dance means to you. The unique thrill of 表演, the community you’ve found, maybe the mentor who means more than you can say — these things will always be an important part of how you got to where you are right now. Let’s talk about how we can help you make dance an even more important part of your future.
Our community is intimate enough that you’ll get the kind of individual attention that fuels remarkable development. You won’t be the same dancer by graduation — that’s guaranteed. 然而, we have many of the resources you would normally find in a much larger bachelor’s in dance program, including outstanding facilities and access to world-class instruction from our faculty and guest artists. 当你把它们加起来, we believe our program is just the right size for ideal growth and student development.
We have distinct dance bachelor’s degree options that fit many different dance interests and career paths. You will find study abroad opportunities that open doors for you to learn about dance and culture around the world. There is so much available to you here that we can only begin to start showing you what’s possible, but here’s an overview of what we can offer you as a member of the Coker dance community.
博彩平台推荐 is accredited by the National Association of Schools of 跳舞 (NASD).
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跳舞 Scholarship Opportunities for You
We know that financial assistance is a significant priority for many undergraduate students. 博彩平台推荐 offers some of the most competitive scholarship and aid packages of any South Carolina school. 作为一名舞蹈学生, you will also have the opportunity to apply and audition for a variety of dance scholarships.
(B.A.)
跳舞
Are you interested in owning a dance studio one day or a career in arts administration? What about 表演 and choreography — are those things you want to explore in more detail? If any or all of these sound like you, then the Bachelor of Arts in 跳舞 program could be a great fit for your future.
This program is grounded in engaged teaching and will cultivate all your technical, 艺术, 有创意的, and scholarly abilities. Many students have other strong academic interests alongside their passion and desire to study dance. This program is also an excellent option for students like you who might want to create a strategic double-major in dance and another discipline. This is the most flexible and widely applicable dance degree option at 博彩平台推荐.
(B.A.)
舞蹈教育
如果你喜欢跳舞, then you have probably already had at least one mentor or teacher who made a big difference in your life. Maybe you are thinking about giving back a little and investing in the next generation of dancers. Did you know South Carolina has a perpetual shortage of qualified dance instructors in our public schools? Every single one of our Bachelor of Arts in 舞蹈教育 graduates has found employment doing what they love.
B.A. in 舞蹈教育 degree from 博彩平台推荐 will give you everything you need to meet the South Carolina Department of Education’s requirements for teaching in the K-12 public or private school setting. As a part of your training, you will observe and assist certified dance educators in public schools. 在你的最后一个学期, you will take the lead as a student-teacher and get a fuller experience of your new career.
(B.F.A.)
编排
Some dancers just know they must give their all to 表演 and choreography and pursue the life of a 有创意的 artist or work in a related career. If this is you, consider Coker’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in 编排 degree program. You will find intensive professional training with nationally recognized guest artists and faculty in the Coker Repertory 跳舞 Company. We will give you plenty of space to explore and display your 有创意的 work.
Your fundamentals in dance technique, 表演, and composition will develop rapidly as we prepare you for 表演-related work and perhaps further studies at the graduate level. As your dance aesthetic and artistry flourish, we will also refine your technical and 有创意的 abilities, as well as your 技能 for observation, 评价, and discussing dance as a true scholar.
Each of our degree programs is grounded in engaged teaching, but the B.F.A. in 编排 places a special emphasis on creating an environment with attentive instruction and training, as well as freedom for your 艺术 growth. What you will discover in our community is a serious commitment to your growth with faculty and fellow students who are supportive. There is room to value and celebrate everyone’s achievements here.
其他选项
跳舞 & Interdisciplinary Studies, 跳舞 Minor
Your dance studies will pair very well with another discipline for an interdisciplinary studies degree. 业务, 其他艺术形式, a concentration on dance or movement therapies — there are so many possible combinations that would make the ideal bachelor’s degree for you. This is one of the great strengths of what we offer at 博彩平台推荐: our commitment to flexible, diverse degree options that fit your interests, 技能, 和计划. With the interdisciplinary studies approach, you can choose what to focus on, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you need help understanding how to bring together the different things you’re interested in, we are always here to help you sort it out and advise you.
Even if it isn’t your major area of study, dance can still be a vital part of your degree through the dance minor option. It is designed to give you a strong collegiate-level experience and understanding of dance through classes such as dance history, 芭蕾舞技巧, 舞蹈组合, 舞蹈即兴创作, 和更多的. The faculty advisors at Coker are glad to help you make dance a strategic and vibrant part of your focus here while you concentrate on coursework for your major.
我们来游览一下吧
We are delighted in your interest in the dance program at 博彩平台推荐. We have created a wonderful environment for artists like you to grow and explore your career options to make dance a meaningful part of your life. Of course, we would love to answer any questions you might have, so you can always reach out to one of our faculty members. The best way to get a real sense of the community here and all that we have to offer is to come and see for yourself. Schedule a personal tour and we will show the facilities, give you some one-on-one time with a faculty if you’d like, and answer all your questions. We look forward to meeting you soon.
近期客座艺术家
The dance community and program at Coker is well-respected and draws distinguished guest artists from renowned companies across the country. As a student you will have the tremendous benefit of first-hand access to these professional artists in our discipline through 表演s, 派驻, 大师班, 讲座, 和非正式Q&一个会话. Take a few minutes to explore the breadth and caliber of a handful of our recent guest artists:
Performance Opportunities
- 年教师 & Guest Artist 跳舞 Concert
- Student 编排 Showcase
- 信息rmal 跳舞 Concert (each semester)
- Coker Repertory 跳舞 Company
- 毕业论文音乐会
- Musical Theatre Performances
舞蹈设施
- 主级剧院
- 黑盒子剧院
- 两个舞蹈工作室
- Pilates Reformer Equipment
见你的导师
纳塔莉亚Schradle
Assistant Professor of 跳舞
办公室的位置 跳舞/ PAC 125 目前担任 Director of the Coker Repertory 跳舞 Company 演讲 World 跳舞 Alliance/Ocean 跳舞 Festival Richmond 跳舞 Festival Professional Affiliations CMA, CYT,…
梅雷迪斯•西姆斯
Associate Professor of 跳舞; Coordinator of 跳舞 Program
“I am at 博彩平台推荐 because I get to spend every day collaborating and creating with my colleagues and students. I have the opportunity to teach courses I find interesting and important as well as…
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