<h2>Dance</h2>
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<p align="justify">The specialization of Dance Performance is focused on an integrated understanding of dance as an artistic discipline within a liberal arts program.</p>
The goal of the program is to provide a high quality, educational experience that will ensure that our graduates are prepared to enter highly accredited graduate schools, perform in professional and semi-professional dance companies, or to teach dance within the community.
<p>The Choreographic and Performance emphasis is based on contemporary modern dance, with ballet and movement theory incorporated as an essential and integral part of the dance curriculum.</p>
<p> The field of Dance Science and Somatic Studies is addressed through Laban Movement Analysis, Bartnieff Fundamentals, and various other somatic conditioning methods.</p>
<p>Other classes offered are that of Tap as well as classes in the areas of Technical Theatre, Theatre History, Literature and Criticism, as well as Acting and Directing.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail Kerry Shaul at <a href="mailto:kshaul@siue.edu">kshaul@siue.edu</a></p>
<p><a href="/id0904f67a80668f12">PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE IN DANCE PERFORMANCE:</a></p>
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<p>Video of a Flash Mob performed in the Goshen Lounge, SIUE, created by Theater and Dance faculty member Kristen Best-Kinscherff.</p>
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