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Dance Program
The Emory Dance Program provides a range of opportunities for students to experience dance, from performance and production to technique and theory. The mission of the Emory Dance Program is to provide a curriculum that interweaves both the practical and theoretical to foster students' creative, intellectual, and communicative powers in the field of dance. The Emory Dance Program emphasizes performance and choreography, based on the primary tenets of modern dance, which value individualism, innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches to the arts.
The study of dance is perhaps the most unique and all-encompassing pursuit in the fine arts. It involves the total exploration of the self-emotional, intellectual, and kinesthetic. The program develops students' awareness and appreciation of movement in all its diverse forms and their ability to communicate through non-verbal expression. Dance develops insights into a broad range of studies; therefore it plays a viable role in the liberal arts education. Since dance is so multi-faceted, it enhances the student's preparation for a variety of careers.
The Dance Program is housed within the Theater and Dance Department.
Courses
All one-credit dance technique courses (Ballet, Modern, Jazz) and DANC 127R, DANC 150R, DANC 207R, DANC 225, DANC 226, or DANC 227, may be used to satisfy the PED requirement of Emory College of Arts and Sciences. Courses used to satisfy the dance major may simultaneously be used to satisfy the PED requirement. Dance courses with the letter "R" may be taken up to three times for credit with the exception of DANC 421R and DANC 423R, which may be taken up to nine times for credit, and DANC 207R which may be taken up to eight times for credit.
Dance 200-Level Courses
- DANC 207R: Emory Dance Company
- DANC 211: Tango: Argentina's Art Form
- DANC 220: History Of Western Concert Dance
- DANC 221R: Ballet II
- DANC 223R: Contemporary Modern Dance II (Advanced Beginning)
- DANC 224R: Jazz Dance II (Beginning/Intermediate)
- DANC 225: Fitness for Dancers
- DANC 226: Movement Fundamentals
- DANC 227: Awareness in Motion - The Alexander Technique
- DANC 229: Introduction To Dance
- DANC 230: Principles Of Design
- DANC 240: Dance Literacy
- DANC 250: Choreography I
Dance 300-Level Courses
- DANC 307R: Emory Dance On Tour
- DANC 321R: Ballet III
- DANC 323R: Contemporary Modern Dance III (Intermediate)
- DANC 324R: Jazz Dance III (Advanced)
- DANC 329: Contemporary Issues In Dance
- DANC 330: Dance Pedagogy
- DANC 339: Labanotation
- DANC 340: Arts Writing & Criticism
- DANC 350: Choreography II
- DANC 360R: Choreographic Laboratory
- DANC 385: Spec Topics:Dance&Mvmnt Studie
Dance 400-Level Courses
- DANC 421R: Ballet IV
- DANC 423R: Contemporary Modern Dance IV (Advanced)
- DANC 491R: Special Projects: Performance
- DANC 492R: Spec Proj:Technical Production
- DANC 493R: Spec Proj:Hist/Theoreticl Rsch
- DANC 494R: Special Projects: Internship
- DANC 495A: Honors Thesis
- DANC 495B: Honors Thesis
- DANC 496R: Special Projects: Directing
- DANC 497R: Special Projects: Choreography
- DANC 499R: Spec Proj:Danc & Movemnt Stud
Programs
Honors Program
See "Honors Program" under the curriculum section of the catalog and consult the Dance Program for further details. For information pertaining to Scholarly Inquiry and Research at Emory (SIRE) grants, see the Independent Study and Research section.
General Honors Program information.
Study Abroad
Consult with the Dance Program faculty for information about study abroad opportunities.
General Study Abroad information.
Advising
Each dance major and minor is assigned a faculty advisor who will assist them in planning their course of study. Advisors also facilitate research projects, internships, and off-campus study opportunities.
Internship
Students may receive credit for internships with local dance organizations. Dance faculty can help students find an appropriate internship for their skills and interests.
Awards and Honors
The Sally A. Radell Friends of Dance Summer Scholarship Program was established in 1996 to make summer dance study more accessible to Emory students. It enables dance majors and minors to study either in the United States or abroad with notable practicing artists, dance programs, and dance companies of their choice.
The Pioneer Award is given to a senior dance major or minor who is "breaking new ground." This award recognizes creative application and creative potential in the field of dance. It is defined by an in-depth investigation in technique, performance, choreography, or movement studies.
Emory College of Arts and Sciences awards the Sudler Prize to seniors who have made the most significant contributions to the arts at Emory.
The Woman's Club Arts Scholarship is an academic scholarship given to a student in dance, film, music, or theater studies. The award rotates among departments each year.
Independent Research and Study
Independent study projects in dance can be arranged in the areas of technical production, choreography, historical or theoretical research, performance, directing, or choreography. Scholarly Inquiry and Research at Emory (SIRE) awards grants for independent research and honors projects. Dance faculty are available to assist students in the application process.
Emory Dance Company
Performance opportunities include the Emory Dance Company, which produces two concerts annually featuring choreography by faculty, guest artists, and students; and interdisciplinary projects performed in a variety of venues.
One-Credit Courses, GERs, and Repeatable Courses
All one-credit dance technique courses (Ballet, Modern, Jazz) and DANC 127R, DANC 150R, DANC 207R, DANC 225, DANC 226, or DANC 227, may be used to satisfy the PED requirement of Emory College of Arts and Sciences. Courses used to satisfy the dance major may simultaneously be used to satisfy the PED requirement. Dance courses with the letter "R" may be taken up to three times for credit with the exception of DANC 421R and DANC 423R, which may be taken up to nine times for credit, and DANC 207R which may be taken up to eight times for credit.