Studying Dance: A Guide for Campus and Beyond
- Author: Schupp, Karen
Studying Dance: A Guide for Campus and Beyond
- Author: Schupp, Karen
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Studying Dance: A Guide for Campus and Beyond is a comprehensive bridge for students transitioning into the first year of a college dance program. Through this text, students will understand dance in new and exciting ways, embrace it as an academic discipline, navigate and take charge of their dance education, and visualize potential careers after graduation.
Studying Dance: A Guide for Campus and Beyond opens students' eyes to all the artistic, cultural, and educational aspects of dance. By expanding their thinking, students will move to a deeper understanding of themselves as dancers and the world around them.
The author demystifies the entire first-year experience while guiding students in the discovery of dance as a multifaceted discipline. Students will examine academic expectations, time management, the importance of staying focused, and balancing school and life. They will delve into the various areas of dance and a range of careers and paths available to them. They will learn the differences in types of college dance courses, the approaches used, and how to personalize their dance education through individualized instructional opportunities and peer collaboration. The text also will prompt students to visualize and plan their dance lives beyond campus so they can set clear goals for studying and succeeding as young professionals.
Studying Dance: A Guide for Campus and Beyond contains many student-friendly features:
• 15 easy-to-digest chapters provide the rules of the road that lead to a successful freshman year and future career
• 49 interviews with current dance students, recent graduates, and dance professionals encourage students to reflect on and take charge of their learning
• Web resource with learning activities, glossary lists, web links, and other tools personalize each student's journey through the content
With this text, teachers can help students expand their thinking about dance in ways that will lead to success on campus and beyond.
Contents
- Part I: Your Dance Education Journey
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Your Dance Studies
- Learning Outcomes
- Assessing Your Current Dance Understanding
- Studying Dance on Campus
- Future Applications
- Connecting Your Past, Present, and Future Dance Experiences
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Campus
- Learning Outcomes
- Types of Campuses
- Types of Degrees
- Resources at Your Fingertips
- Get Involved
- Filling the Dance Studio
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 3: Dance as an Academic Discipline
- Learning Outcomes
- Depth and Breadth of your Campus Dance Education
- Roles of Writing, Technology, and Research
- Personalizing Your Study of Dance as an Academic Discipline
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 4: Success Strategies
- Learning Outcomes
- Student Responsibilities and Contributions
- Differences Between High School and College Learning
- Managing Your Life
- Personal Strategies for Success
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Part II: Dance as a Discipline
- Chapter 5: Dance and Artistry
- Learning Outcomes
- Dance Genres
- Artistic Roles and Careers in Dance
- Performance Opportunities
- Current Trends in Dance and the Arts
- Taking the Stage
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 6: Dance and Culture
- Learning Outcomes
- Linking Dance and Culture
- Cultural Categories of Dance
- Valuing Diversity
- Examining Relationships Between Dance and Culture
- Careers in Dance and Culture
- Contemporary Trends
- Your Exploration of Dance and Culture
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 7: Dance and Education
- Learning Outcomes
- Educational Nature of Dance
- Learning Theories and Dance Learning
- Careers in Dance Education
- Dance Education Sectors
- Contemporary Trends
- Your Growth in Dance Education
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 8: Dance as a Multifaceted Discipline
- Learning Outcomes
- Dance and Other Arts
- Dance and Community Arts Practices
- Dance and Ability
- Dance and Bodies
- Dance and Writing
- Embracing Dance as a Multifaceted Discipline
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 9: Dance and Reflection
- Learning Outcomes
- Reflective Practices
- Purpose of Reflection in Dance
- Developing a Personal Reflective Practice
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Part III: Dance on Campus
- Chapter 10: Technique and Movement Courses
- Learning Outcomes
- Types of Technique and Movement Courses
- Approaches to Technique and Movement Courses
- Feedback in Technique and Movement Courses
- Technique and Movement Courses Off Campus
- Your Approach to Technique and Movement Courses
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 11: Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses
- Learning Outcomes
- Types of Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses
- Approaches to Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses
- Feedback in Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses
- Additional Creative, Compositional, and Performance Opportunities
- Your Approach to Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 12: Contextual Courses
- Learning Outcomes
- Types of Contextual Courses
- Approaches to Contextual Courses
- Feedback in Contextual Courses
- Additional Opportunities to Expand Your Contextual Knowledge
- Your Approach to Contextual Courses
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 13: Personalizing Your Campus Dance Education
- Learning Outcomes
- Opportunities for Individualized Instruction
- Collaborating With Your Peers
- Acquiring Practical Skills and Tools
- Building Your Bridge
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Part IV: Your Dance Future
- Chapter 14: Sustaining Your Engagement With Dance
- Learning Outcomes
- Meeting the Demands of a Career in Dance
- Preparing for Your Postgraduation Life
- Drafting a Plan and Creating Habits
- Summary
- Learning Aids
- Chapter 15: Glimpsing Your Future in Dance
- Learning Outcomes
- Your Dance Journey
- Mapping Your Dance Future
- Summary
- Learning Aids
