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Temple University Dance Department
About the DepartmentFounded in 1968 as a Dance Program in Physical Education, the Temple University Department of Dance (department status since 1974) has an illustrious history and a unique profile. The department enjoys an international reputation for its commitment to creating the artist/scholar who is well versed in the creation of original choreography and scholarship and prepared to take leadership roles as artists, educators, scholars, advocates, policy makers and agents of change in educational, social and cultural venues. Consistently ranked among the top programs in the US, Temple Department of Dance graduates have been performers in major companies, created professional companies, and are members of dance faculties at all levels of education and leaders in dance advocacy. Past cross disciplinary efforts have included programs such as Anthropology, African American Studies, Women's Studies, American Studies and there is great interest in and commitment to future ties with other arts departments, in particular regarding interdisciplinary work. The doctorate is only one of three in the US and five in the world, with a growing presence of international students. The Temple Department of Dance also serves a large general university population through its multiple sections of University Core classes, dance technique classes and the Conwell Dance Theater season which includes 12-15 performances throughout the year, showcasing student, alumni and faculty work as well as guest artists. Temple graduate fellowships include two Presidential Fellowships, ten University Fellowships, five Future Faculty Fellowships, three Dissertation Completion Grants, and three Project Completion Grants. In addition, two doctoral students have been granted Fullbright Fellowships for study in Africa. In fall 2004, 85% of undergraduate students had a GPA of 3.0 or above and 50% of undergraduate students had a GPA of 3.5 or above (Dean's List). In 2002 and 2004, student performers and choreographers were selected for American College Dance Festival Gala Concert presented at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Works were among 27 selected from over 400 works adjudicated across the US. Graduate student awards have been received from the Congress on Research in Dance, Jonathan Lax Foundation and Society of Dance History Scholars, and graduate student presentations include major dance conferences at Ohio State University, University of Oregon, University of Michigan, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Portugal, Taiwan, Florida, and Tokyo. Faculty have received grants from Pew Foundation Dance Advance, Pew Foundation, Bessie Award for Performance (NYC), various private foundations, as well as Creative Achievement Awards from Boyer College, Faculty Summer Research Grants, and two Faculty Incentive Grants from Temple University. The Temple Department of Dance recently received a ten-year renewed accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Dance.
Temple University’s Department of Dance, Esther Boyer College of Music and Dance, is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE ® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 8 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and development. The ABT ® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Primary through Level 3 will be taught by ABT ® Certified Teacher, Dr. Laura Katz Rizzo, who has successfully completed the ABT ® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 7 and Partnering of the ABT ® National Training Curriculum.
Boyer Phone Numbers
Dance: 215-204-6279 Presser Hall: 215-204-8301 Rock Hall: 215-204-5527 Music Prep: 215-204-1512
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Boyer College of Music and Dance | boyer@temple.edu | © 2003 Temple University |
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