The Division of Dance is a laboratory for exploration, integration, and conscious action: an ecosystem where emerging artists practice, connect, create, and reflect with depth and permeability. In this academic program, dance is personal, physical, social, and political. We prepare developing artists for dynamic, self-authored, and innovative careers in dance with curriculum that fosters collaboration and mindful leadership. Our approach to dance cultivates dynamic relationships informed by and influential to the world around us. At the heart of this rigorous study is a love of dancing. The above capacities are are present and cultivated in all 4 areas of study: 1. Technique(s) - Technique is not an approach as one “style,” but as a practice to explore, create, develop, enrich and expand our movement potentials. Technique(s) practices learning and knowing through dancing. Technique(s) explores the differences and overlaps of function, expression, and style. 2. Dancemaking - Dancemaking is a process-oriented series of classes that explores choreography, improvisation, the spectrum between and hybrid forms that merge pre-determined material with instant choice making as on-going practices. 3. Performance - Performance is a laboratory that is a continuation of the creative process even though the “stakes are higher.” 4. Theory - Theory examines the principles, practices and politics of dance/ing through historical and contemporary lenses.

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