Loyola University Chicago Theatre Department Proposal for Introductory Level Dance Courses Introduction The Department of Theatre

proposes the creation of several beginning level dance classes in preparation for the establishment of a Dance Program within the next several years when enrollment dictates demand. Beginning level dance classes will service the general student population and provide important training for theatre students. It is our intent to submit these courses for consideration as core courses in the Artistic Knowledge and Expression category of core curriculum once they have been approved by Academic Council. Studio dance courses must be taught in a space with appropriate floors, mirrors, barres and audio equipment. Mundelein Centers Auditorium will serve as a temporary dance studio with portable mirrors and mirrors until permanent space is create in Mundelein Center during the buildings renovation. Six beginning level dance courses are presented here for Academic Councils consideration. They are as follows: THTR 111 Ballet I: Introduction to Ballet Dance Theories and Techniques THTR 212 Ballet II: Continuing Ballet Dance Theories and Techniques THTR 121 Modern Dance I: Introduction to Modern Dance Theories and Techniques THTR 222 Modern Dance II-Continuing Modern Dance Theories and Techniques THTR 151 Jazz I: Introduction to Jazz Dance Theories and Techniques THTR 252 Jazz II-Continuing Jazz Dance Theories and Techniques Although we are not submitting a proposal for a Dance program at this time, we believe it will be helpful for Academic Council to understand how the proposed courses would fit within a larger context of a Dance Program. (See Appendix A) The six studio classes will be a valuable addition to the curriculum in their own right and provide the foundation of a dance minor and major in the future. Chicagos professional Dance Companies will support Dance Program at Loyola by providing dance performances to see and professional dancers to serve as part-time faculty. Dance at Loyola will provide professional quality dance training rooted in the fundamentals within a Liberal Arts context.

Appendix A Dance belongs in a Jesuit education. Since the beginning of time, mankind has danced to show it greatest reverence and joy. Dance is an activity which strengthens the body, sharpens the mind, solidifies fellowship and illuminates the human spirit. The Theatre Department at Loyola University Chicago proposes the development of a dance program within the department to serve the university as a whole, the College of Arts and Sciences and offer a major and minor in dance as a part of the Theatre Departments curriculum. A dance program at Loyola University Chicago will offer a major based solidly on the integration of dance as an art form within a liberal arts curriculum. Core courses will be designed to link the development of a dancers artistic skills with the theory and technique of analysis, problem solving, critical thinking and cultural diversity. Dance at Loyola University Chicago will promote the development of artistry through the performance of both contemporary and historical repertory. It will function much like the current Theatre Department in that it will be firmly grounded in solid classical dance pedagogy, explore the historical and social ramifications of dance in a variety of cultures, and draw from the rich professional Chicago dance community. Within the Chicago area there is a dearth of dance training in a liberal arts context on the university level that provides classically based rigorous training. Northwestern offers a dance program within their Theatre Department where students create a major by choosing a series of classes and Northeastern University offers a dance minor through their music department that provides students with an introduction to dance. Columbia College of Chicago offers the largest dance program in the city with both B.A. and B.F.A degrees within their Dance Center but neither degree has an extensive liberal arts focus. A Dance Program at Loyola will serve the entire university as a cultural offering, core offering or as elective course work. The Dance Program within the Theatre Department will offer regular public performances for the Loyola, Edgewater and Rogers Park communities to enjoy. Several dance courses will satisfy the expressive arts or knowledge requirement for the university-wide core curriculum, and if a studio is located at the Water Tower campus it would be particularly convenient for students in the School of Business Administration and School of Education. In addition, the dance program will recruit a new population of students and improve movement training for actors. It will also enable the college to develop an interdisciplinary major or emphasis in Musical Theatre. The focus of the program will be two fold; to offer a major and minor and to offer dance to interested students both novice and accomplished. Plans include offering many sections of modern dance, ballet and jazz at the introductory level as well as offering African, Latin, Indian and perhaps Asian dance that could serve several interdisciplinary programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, such as Black World Studies, Latin American Studies, Womens Studies and Asian Studies.

The dance major curriculum will have three components: technique, production and foundation courses in dance history, theory, critical analysis, pedagogy and movement science. All technique and foundation courses will be newly created, while production courses will come from existing Theatre Department and Music Program courses. The major will also include movement science classes such as a Human Anatomy and Physiology course from the Biology Department. Designated space for dance is a necessity. We propose the establishment of new studios/performance classrooms in the renovated Mundelein Center to be shared with the Theatre Department and Music Program. An additional studio could be created in the bottom floors of proposed Clare at WTC offering primarily introductory and basic dance courses for non-majors. Space in the Mundelein Center and the Claire wont be available for at least three years. In the meantime, we propose creating a temporary space either on the Mundelein Center Auditorium Stage with a floor and mirrors that are removable to be used when the new spaces are complete. Currently the only space on campus created for dance is in the Hallas Center. Access to that space is strictly limited to academic units because it is a student life recreation center. Once the Dance Program is established it will present performances in the main theatre as well as several studio showings in one of the classroom/studio spaces at the LSC campus. Students will be guided towards creating works in various venues throughout the Chicago and particularly Edgewater and Rogers Park communities. Like music, dance is an art form that many students study from the time they are very young. They may choose to go into other fields, but they want to continue to study and refine skills while at the university. The number one question asked at Loyola Open House of the Department of Theatre is Do you offer dance? The second question is Do you offer a program in Musical Theatre? Recent enrollment management figures show that in 2005, 1254 of the Loyola prospects, applicants, admits and deposit students expressed interest in dance on the ACT and PSAT tests. Currently, the Theatre Department offers an introductory dance course and movement course once every other year. The courses are extremely popular and close by the second day of undergraduate registration. Interest in dance is high. Many high school students take dance and want to continue their study when they come to college. Like Theatre, Music and Fine Arts a Dance program will stand as an art form on its own, It will make possible the development of an interdisciplinary major in Musical Theatre and improve the cultural life on campus. We are certain that a Dance Program will be welcomed by current and future students. Prospective and current students show great interest in dance as a major, minor, or as simply an opportunity to study the art. Loyola students deserve the opportunity to pursue excellence in dance. A strong dance program at Loyola will help bring higher visibility to the arts on campus, promote physical health and enrich the cultural environment at the university.

Proposed Dance Curriculum General Education Dance Courses Open to all students can count towards the core curriculum. Ballet I Ballet II Modern Dance I Modern Dance II Jazz Dance I Jazz Dance II African Dance Latin Dance Asian Dance Dance in Chicago Major in Dance The major consists of hours which must include 24 hours in studio including Composition and 6 of which must be 300 level, 9 hours in production instruction (including three hours of THTR 321 Theatre Practicum) and 15 hours of foundation including pedagogy, music, or body science and 6 hours of history/criticism. A total of 48 hours is required for the dance major. Minor in Dance 18 hours are required for a minor in dance which must include 8 hours in studio ( 2 of which must be 300 level or above), 4 hours in production instruction (including one of which must be THTR 321 Theatre Practicum) and 9 hours history/criticism, music or body science. A total of 18 hours is required for the dance minor. THTR 111 2 hour THTR 212 2 hour THTR 121 2 hour THTR 222 2 hour THTR 151 2 hour THTR 252 2 hour THTR 232 2 hour THTR 233 2 hour THTR 234 2 hour THTR 235 3 hours

Curriculum for Majors and Minors Studio Courses Majors/minors only or permission of the program director (Courses without numbers do not currently exist and cant be offered until an appropriate dance classroom is secured.) Ballet III Ballet IV Ballet V Point I Point II Modern III 313 2 hours 314 2 hours 315 2 hours 316 2 hours 317 2 hours 323 2 hours

Modern IV Modern V Jazz III Jazz IV Jazz V Composition I Composition II Repertory

324 2 hours 324 2 hours 353 2 hours 354 2 hours 355 2 hours 361 2 hours 362 2 hours 363 2 hours

Foundational Courses Dance Criticism 3 hours History I: Multicultural Perspectives 3 hours History II: Renaissance to the Present 3 hours Dance Pedagogy I technique 3 hours Dance Pedagogy II curriculum & residency 3 hours MUSC 101 The Art of Listening 3 hours MUSC 144 Music Theory I 3 hours MUSC 155 Introduction to Symphonic Music 3 hours MUSC I56 Introduction to Jazz 3 hours BIOL 152 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 hours Dance Production THTR 252 Introduction to Theatrical Design 3 hours THTR 321 Theatre Practicum 1 hour THTR 325 Costume Design I 3 hours THTR 328 Lighting: Theories & Techniques 3 hours THTR 329 Stage-Makeup Theories & Techniques 3 hours THTR 371 Stage Design I 3 hours Dance Production 1 hour Sample Course Schedule for the Major Year 1 Fall Studio Dance Art of Listening

2 hours 3 hours

Spring Studio Dance Intro to Design

2 hours 3 hour

Year 2 Fall Studio Dance 2 hours Dance History 3 hours Theatre Practicum 1 hour

Spring Studio Dance 2 hours Dance History 3 hours Theatre Practicum 1 hour

Year 3 Fall Studio Dance Human Anatomy

2 hours 3 hours

Spring Studio Dance Lighting Design

2 hours 3 hours

Year 4 Fall Studio Dance 4 hours Theatre Practicum 1 hour Program Phased Structure

Spring Studio Dance Dance Criticism

2 hours 3 hours

This proposal recommends phasing in the Dance Program over time. It will begin by offering technique courses that will support the core curriculum. The second phase will add upper level courses and establish a minor. The third phase adds upper level studio and Foundational course and establishes a major. Each phase will be presented to Academic Council prior to being adopted. Phase I-Fall 06-Fall 07: Introduce studio general education courses. Phase II: Spring 08 09 : Add 300 level studio and foundational course to support the minor. The minor would be implemented in this phase. Phase III: Fall 09. Add 300 level studio and foundational courses to support major. Begin main stage performance season. The major would be implemented in this phase.

Summary The Department of Theatre proposes the development of the Dance Program to be phased in over time with the matriculating the minor in Dance in Spring09 and a major in Dance Spring 11. Dance will support Loyolas mission because to understand dance is to understand a global language. Dance is a form of communication that can be appreciated and shared by people of all cultures. At its very essence, dance is a manifestation of the interconnectedness of societies all over the world. Dance originated as means to glorify God and will be at home in our Jesuit Catholic University. Chicago is rich in professional dance and will serve as an extraordinary backdrop for Loyolas Dance Program. Students will be afforded the opportunity to interact with professional dancers as teachers and see an array of classical and contemporary dance. Loyolas Dance Program will support our liberal arts education by reinforcing analysis, problem solving, and critical thinking skills as well as explore the historical and social ramifications of dance in a variety of cultures. It will stand apart from other dance programs in the area because it will teach undergraduate students exclusively and will be grounded in solid classical dance pedagogy. A dance program will support our Theatre major and minor would make an inter-disciplinary program in Musical Theatre possible.

It is an opportune time to invest in a Dance Program at Loyola. Loyolas recent core curriculum revision offers students more flexibility to choose courses and to take on additional majors and minors. Lake Shore Campus is undergoing several building renovations such as the Root Building and Mundelein Center which can provide dance studio space necessary for the program. President Garanzini and Dean Crawford have identified strengthening arts at Loyola as a goal in their strategic plans and dance will contribute to their vision. Prospective students inquire about dance at Loyola on a regular basis and current students eagerly take whatever dance courses are offered. To begin a program, Loyola will need to invest in a designated dance studio that can double as a rehearsal space for the Theatre Department, a full-time renewable contract line and additional part-time faculty. As the program grows and additional courses and spaces are phased in, additional full and part time faculty will be necessary. Dance at Loyola is a worthy endeavor. It will satisfy the interests of prospective and current students to study dance, enrich Loyolas cultural life and demonstrate the universitys commitment to the arts.