Can you give me an overview of the Theatre area?

Theatre Program Overview

Can you give me a brief overview of the curriculum?

Degree Information

Do I have to audition to become a theatre major?

• Admission to the College of Education is required for the Bachelor of Science.

• Any student may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts General Concentration.

• Audition/interviews are required for a BA in Performance or Design/Technology.

• All currently enrolled students are encouraged to audition.

What can you tell me about auditions?

Audition Information

Can you give me an overview of the Dance area?

• Dance is a dynamic, creative program housed in the
  Department of Theatre and Dance. The program has a growing dance faculty and offers a major and a strong minor in dance.

• Any student may enroll for a dance class; all levels of dancers find the classes stimulating and challenging. 

• This atmosphere inspires the faculty and students to create original, expressive, and experimental dance for the
  student performing group, the Appalachian Dance Ensemble.

• Dance classes are open to all students; no audition is necessary.

• Read more.

Can you give me a brief overview of the curriculum?

Degree Information

Which dance classes fulfill core curriculum requirements?

The following courses fulfill Physical Education credits:

• Modern I & II
• Ballet I & II
• Jazz I & II
• Pilates Conditioning
• Gyrokenisis
• Yoga as Somatic Practice

The following courses fulfill Humanities credits:

• Analyzing Style and Form: Dance (MC)
• Dance History (W, MC)

What if I have had previous dance training?

Dance classes at the college level are taught to progress rapidly.
Therefore many students who have had previous training still prefer
to start in a basic class to insure accurate placement, alignment and
fundamentals. However, if you think you might be eligible to take an
upper level class, please contact the following faculty members:

• Ballet- Regina James, jamesrg@appstate.edu
• Jazz- Susan Lutz, lutzsw@appstate.edu
• Modern- Emily Daughtridge, daughtridgee@appstate.edu

What can you tell me about auditions?

Audition Information