June 17 , 2005
For Immediate Release
For more information:
Megan Laurie
(801) 863-7149
Written by:
Dixie Millet
(801) 863-7011
Four-Year Dance Degrees at UVSC
Beginning Fall Semester ’05, Utah Valley State College will offer three four-year dance degrees including a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts with emphases in Ballet/Modern dance, a Bachelor’s of Science in Movement Studies with an emphasis in Ballroom dance and a Bachelor’s of Science in Dance Education with secondary licensure.
With the associate in dance degree already in place, implementing the expanded four-year programs will allow students studying dance to continue their learning and instruction at UVSC.
“The students reach a threshold at the end of their second year when they’ve developed a fundamental skill base,” said Associate Dean of Academics and Dance faculty member, Kathie Debenham. “Then, they are ready to fly.”
After completing 30 credit hours of prerequisites, which build a base of academic performance as well as technique, students are able to audition for a dance major.
“The skills you develop in dance are broad-based skills, way beyond how high you can kick your leg,” Debenham stated. “They are the kinds of critical-thinking skills that are very useful in volunteer work, education and even out into the business sector.”
For more information, contact the UVSC Dance Department at (801) 863-8610.
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