Dance Program Design and Administration

This Seminar provides an overview of dance and
higher education, looking specifically at dance
administration and program/curriculum design. It
will give students the opportunity to design
their own (original) model for a 21st century
dance program in higher education. Through
readings, discussion and interviews with visiting
professionals in the field, the course will
address issues related to design and
implementation of a comprehensive dance program.
Content will address the articulation of a
program's vision, mission, structures and methods
for implementation including: staffing,
facilities, curriculum, budget, accreditation and
assessment. Attention will also be given to
professional organizations like NASD, Dance USA
and NDEO, that provide advocacy and governance
guidelines for dance programs in College and
University settings as well as private studios.