Brigham Young University. Department of Dance
Dates
- Existence: 1993-
Administrative History
The Department of Dance (1993- ) was organized to focus on the instruction of dance at Brigham Young University.
The Department of Dance at Brigham Young University was originally established as the Department of Physical Education--Dance in 1980. Prior to that time, dance instruction was administered by the Department of Physical Education for Women, though it was treated as a division of the College of Physical Education. The Deparment of Dance became its own section of the college in 1993. The department provides instruction in dance, dance education, and music-dance-theater.
Citation:
Department of Dance records, 1959-2000 (Department of Dance; Dance Department)Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Apr. 6, 2009 (Department of Dance; renamed in 1993; previously Department of Physical Education--Dance)
Brigham Young University directory, 1993: p. 110 (Department of Dance)
BYU organizational history, via WWW, Oct. 2, 2012 (Department of Dance; previously known as Department of Physical Education--Dance, renamed in 1993; under the direction of the College of Physical Education (1993-1998), the College of Health and Human Performance (1998-2009), and the College of Fine Arts and Communications (2009- ); responsible for instruction in dance technique, choreography, and performance)
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
C. Vern Yates papers, 1953-1973
Contains dance notation choreographed or collected by C. Vern Yates. Dated 1953-1973.
Dee Winterton calendars and newspaper clippings, approximately 1935-1984
Contains academic year calendars, choreography, tour information, newspaper clippings, articles on Winterton and dance, comics, correspondence, and other materials. Topics discussed in this interview include local musical productions in BYU and local schools in Utah, and letters from Winterton to Kenneth M. Shelton. Dated approximately 1935-1984.
Department of Dance administrative records, 1954-2012
Contains correspondence, invoices, historical information, internal reviews, and other materials related to the administrative activities of the Department Dance. Dated 1954-2013.
Department of Dance programs, 1981-1997
Contains programs to various dance productions put on by the Department of Dance. Materials date between 1981 to 1997.
Department of Dance records on national organizations, 1984-2008
Contains reports and self-evaluations conducted for national organizations including the Higher Education Arts Data Services and the National Association of Schools of Dance. Dated 1984-2008.
Department of Dance records on the Mutual Improvement Association, 1957-1973
Contains dance calendars, choreography, handbooks, and dance cards related to the dance activities and festivals of the Mutual Improvement Association. Dated 1957-1973.
Department of Dance video recordings on Cougar Clogging Classic, 1986-2005
Contains video recordings of various clogging routines by the Department of Dance. Materials date between 1986 to 2005.
Graduate Studies records on Department of Dance, 1987-2000
Materials are related to the graduate program of the Department of Dance from 1987-2000. Materials include reports, department reviews, and proposals.