2. Presenting Western Michigan University’s Dance Department

3. Department Mission A s a dance community they are committed to: The highest aesthetic standards. Being of service to their diverse cultural community. Excellence in creative and scholarly research. Exemplary, experientially- based teaching.

4. WMU Dance Facilities Located in the Dorothy U. Dalton Center Two large studios/One medium studio Each room is equipped with a piano “Floating” floors in all studios Locker rooms Maybee Music and Dance Library

5. Degrees Offered Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (80 hours) Bachelor of Arts in Dance (53 hours) Dance Minor (18 hours)

6. “Great Works Dance Project” Established in 1996 Introduces WMU’s students and southwest Michigan audiences to the finest world class historic and contemporary dance works. Renowned choreographers and guest artists travel to WMU to stage and rehearse these masterworks. Choreographers/guest artists teach master classes and provide dynamic seminars to students and the general public about the historical significance of the dances.

7. “Great Works Dance Project” Western Michigan University is one of only three institutions of higher education in the nation presenting the works of major choreographers in all three concert dance forms:  Ballet  Jazz  Modern

8. Question In what year was the “Great Works Dance Project” established at Western Michigan University?  1988 1988  1996 1996  1995 1995

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