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Dance Science at Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University opened the fall 2010 with a new B.S. in Kinesiology: Dance Science degree. This program focuses on dance research, anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, psychological aspects of the dancer and proper biomechanical principles within dance technique. Click here for information regarding curriculum, program requirements, auditions, four year layout, and much more.

Dance News

Dance Program Auditions for 2012 Admission

Auditions for 2012 admission are: December 5, 2011, February 17 and May 1, 2012. Audition slots are limited for each audition date and are on a first come first serve basis. Click here for more information. There are several scholarship opportunities for dance program students. Those interested in scholarships must attend either the December or February audition. For more information on scholarships, click here.

New Building Approved to House PEAP and Dance

President Bowen has approved allocation of $20,800,000 to build a new Physical Activity Building (pending system approvals) which will house dance as well as other activities such as gymnastics, yoga, conditioning, court sports, weight rooms, and faculty offices. The dance program will have 3 new studios ranging from 2000-3500 square foot, a 2000 square foot Pilates studio, a costume shop, storage and faculty offices. Currently we are waiting approval for another HLKN building which will house a performance space for the dance program. For the full story please click here.

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Current Newsletter

Teen Summer Dance Intensive - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Our intensive is an opportunity for future undergraduates to experience life as a dance student at Texas A&M University. Participants will stay in university dormitories, walk our vast campus, and work closely with dance faculty. This year’s intensive dates are June 20-23, 2012. For more information and to register please go to the teen intensive link at the top of this page. Registration is now open. There are limited spots so register early. Please feel free to contact Christine Bergeron at cbergeron@hlkn.tamu.edu with any questions you may have.

Dance Faculty Receive $200,000 Grant

Dance Faculty, Christine Bergeron and Carisa Armstrong, in collaboration with faculty from the Department of Visualization and Computer Science, have been awarded a Tier One Program Grant totaling almost $200,000. This grant, Integration of Multidisciplinary Research and Creative Activities into the Learning Experience: Interactive Arts and Technology Initiative, will bring undergraduate and graduate students together to create projects using technology, visualization, motion capture and dance.

Future Projects

On two separate occasions, Texas A&M Dance Program students have had the opportunity to work with international photographer, Igor Kraguljac. Both projects The Train Project and Underwater has presented nationally and internationally. The Train Project was a multi-media work incorporating video, photography, props and dance based on the concept of using trains as a way to transport. To gather the photography and video dancers travelled to NYC and Chicago (via train) and improvised on trains, subways, subway platforms and at train stations. This work was presented internationally at the International New York Fridge Festival in NYC. Underwater was a photo exhibition incorporating dancers, fabric, water and photography. This work has been internationally recognized in the Smithsonian, Photographer’s Forum, Photoicon, and Everything is Art. Students will begin working with Igor again on a new project, Earth. This project will incorporate sand, water, wind and fire. For more on Igor Kraguljac visit his website at www.igorkraguljac.com .

Scholarships

Eight incoming and current students received scholarships for 2012-2013 academic year. Scholarships are based on merit and talent and range from $250-$1000. Our Choreography Scholarship went to senior Andrea Alvarez for her work, No Escape which was presented in the annual concert, a community performance and the American College Dance Festival. Bethany Stutsman received a Performance Scolarship for her solo performance in Together Alone. Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients.

Photo: Savannah Smith

Photo: Christine Bergeron

Photo: Igor Kraguljac