Just some articles I’ve been perusing and contemplating over the past month or so. I don’t agree with everything that’s said, but they all bring up important points and items to consider.  I truly believe that dance is a legitimate field of study for university students, but  students need to make sure they understand WHY they are studying dance. What are their goals? What do their dance studies translate to in other fields?  And dance programs must also be realistic, present students with many possibilities (beyond performance and choreography) for using their degree, and encourage them to diversify their learning experience as well as their perception of what a dance career can/should look like.

I could go on… or you could read on.

Is American Modern Dance a Pyramid Scheme? – Sarah Austin

A Call for R/evolution – Jennifer Edwards

A Philosophy Major Rants on Dance as a Pyramid Scheme – Nancy Wozny

How to Pick a College Dance Program That Will Work for You – Ashley Thorndike Youssef

More later.