Program in Dance
The Department of Communication Studies, Dance and Theatre offers a minor in dance. Dance education must be emotional, intellectual and spiritual as well as physical if it is to contribute to the larger aims of education - the developing of personality through conscious experiencing. Dance is particularly suited to such a fulfillment of the personality since it serves all the ends of individual growth: developing the body, stimulating the imagination and challenging the intellect. it helps to cultivate an appreciation for beauty and deepens and refines the emotional nature.
The program in dance offers all interested students the opportunity to explore the educational values of dance in the practical, creative, historical and academic aspects of the art form.
The goals of the program in dance are:
- to develop an appreciative and informed dance audience on campus and in the community through course offerings and performances;
- to offer serious students the opportunity to extend their knowledge and technical skill through academic and performance courses;
- to further the development of those who would conintue the study of dance at a professional training school, performing company or graduate level.
Dance at Saint Mary's College focuses on technique, performance and choreography. The students are provided the opportunity to participate inall aspects of dance productions under the auspices of the Department of Communication Studies, Dance and Theatre.
