Dance Minor/Dance Certificate: Student Learning Outcomes

For the Minor and Certificate in Dance, the following Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) are assessed:

SLO #1: Think critically, listen effectively, and clearly communicate ideas in writing, speech, and physical movement

SLO #2: Outline the major accomplishments and figures in the field of dance, tracing their history, lineage, training, and aesthetic.

SLO #3: View, analyze, and effectively criticize choreographed dances and be able to offer constructive feedback to a dance’s creator.

SLO #4: Define, analyze, and apply the dynamics, physiology, and artistry of dance technique (Ballet, Jazz, Modern, or Tap Dance) at the advanced level.

SLO #5: Dance with healthy, anatomically true alignment of the human body.

SLO #6: Make connections between dance and the other arts, as well as disciplines outside the arts.