Program Details
THE danceSpace
The Dance Department enjoys a state
of the art complex including expansive studios,
faculty and staff offices, lecture room, dressing
rooms, lobby and student lounge. This self contained
complex neighbors the Art Department and is adjacent
to the D'Angelo School of Music and the Mary D'Angelo
Performing Arts Center.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENT ANNUAL REVIEWS
All dance majors are required to participate
in annual reviews. Portfolios outlining Dance
Progress, Academic Scholarship and Service are
submitted for a review board to evaluate for the
students continuation as a dance major. A more
extensive review takes place in the sophomore
year to determine if a student should continue
as a dance major. The review board is comprised
of the dance faculty and at the discretion of
the faculty, invited members with expertise in
the field. The board’s approval is required
for students to continue in the B.A. Dance program
and for acceptance into the Department’s
Performance Concentration or Applied Theory
Concentration. Majors are expected to maintain
a 3.0 grade point average in all dance courses
and a 2.5 accumulative grade point average. Majors
are evaluated in terms of their grades and overall
performance including their ability to sustain
an injury free work ethic and establish a professional
approach to a theatrical aesthetic that includes
maintaining a positive approach to mental and
physical wellness and health. Their attendance
record, potential for promotion and successful
completion of all requirements including service
to the dance department and community are also
considered.
STUDENT HANDBOOK/POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A Student Handbook is provided each year to each dance major and minor outlining the policies and procedures for the Dance Department. Guidelines for the four-year Portfolio Review and a recommended degree plan are also included.
ADMISSION
Admission to the Mercyhurst College Dance Department is based on the following requirements:
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Scholarship)
Dance Merit Scholarships are awarded at the discretion
of the dance faculty and the Chair of the Dance
Department. Any prospective student is eligible
to compete for scholarship assistance, regardless
of financial status. Students wishing to apply
for financial assistance must apply to the Director
of Financial Aid. Students on scholarship are
expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA in all dance courses,
an overall GPA of 2.5 and abide by the policies
and procedures outlined in the Dance Department
Student Handbook. At the end of each academic
year, there is an evaluation that serves as a
review for maintaining scholarship status. Students
who fail to maintain academic and performance
levels may forfeit the dance scholarship. Additional
financial aid is available through grants, loans,
academic scholarships, work study and stipends.
ATTENDANCE
Dance students are expected to attend all classes and rehearsals and are held responsible for any work missed because of tardiness or absence. Absences may be made up according to the policies and procedures of the student handbook. Attendance is of major importance to the students' progress and retention of a dance scholarship.
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
The Dance Department supports the Mercyhurst Writing Across the Curriculum program by requiring writing assignments as part of the curriculum.
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