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Table of ContentsHistory ............................................................................................2

Mission Statement .......................................................................3-4

Resources ......................................................................................6

Associate of Arts (A.A.) .............................................................8

Advising ........................................................................................9-10

Course Descriptions ................................................................... 11-12

Dance Concerts ...........................................................................13-14

Scholarships ..................................................................................16

Opportunities ...............................................................................17-18

Dance Faculty ..............................................................................19-20

Directory .......................................................................................21-22

Testimonials ................................................................................. 24

Welcome to Broward College DanceYou are invited to join our team of outstanding faculty and motivated students in the pursuit of excellence in the field of movement studies. Get ready to immerse yourself in a community that promotes technical and scholarly achievement, diversity, inclusion, creativity and innovation. We honor dance as an art form, an academic field of study and an approach to human expression and experience. At Broward College, dance is viewed as a means through which we can accomplish the following:

• Produce artistic innovations that generate self discoveries

• Celebrate and learn from our diversity

• Open the world to our students

• Inspire in our students a love of lifelong learning

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HistoryThe Department of Dance at Broward College has served the Broward County community for over 30 years. It has been a thriving training ground for aspiring dancers since the early 1990’s. Currently, with the addition of new faculty and studio facilities, a renovated performance space and an expanded curriculum, dance at Broward College is experiencing exciting growth and development.

Broward College offers an Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in dance. Our discipline is found within the Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design (AHCD) Career Pathway. After studies here, students will find it easy to transfer their earned credits in order to reach their goals of higher degrees. We are proud to offer courses taught by talented and acclaimed professionals from all backgrounds who are invested in the South Florida and international arts landscape.

We are situated in the heart of a lively and energetic dance scene. From Miami’s Arsht Center for the Performing Arts to West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, students benefit from the variety of dance performances happening throughout the year. Within our department, guest teachers, choreographers and scholars continually enrich all dimensions of the program.

Here, there is always room to grow. The core of our program emerges from the studio experience but is shaped through further emphasis in the creative and theoretical spheres of dance. However you wish to express yourself, Broward College will prepare you to function as a skillful professional in dance as well as in any other chosen area of study.

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Broward College combines Mission and Vision Statements with Core Values to set the standards for institutional success. In addition, the college’s Strategic Plan (2012-2017) outlines the means by which five Strategic Goals will be achieved, providing strategies and initiatives to accomplish the institutional Mission.

In conjunction with Broward College’s Mission, the Dance Program’s MISSION and GOALS emphasize similar aspirations.

The primary MISSION of the Broward College dance discipline is to prepare well-educated students who are knowledgeable in the practices, theories and contexts of dance. To achieve this mission, the Department of Dance aims to provide a comprehensive program of educational opportunities that achieve learning outcomes and lead to student success.

Dance at Broward College serves varying student populations: those concentrating in dance, who will continue on to a higher degree in the discipline and who will need substantial movement skills for professional employment, and the general student population. Relative to these two groups, our area strives to provide students with in-depth studio, classroom, and performance experiences that will enhance their capacity within the field and within the context of their specific needs.

Our core values encourage a diverse, supportive community where dance ideas are made relevant to everyday life. Our vision is student empowerment through a learning environment that integrates personal and global awareness. Active learning, critical thinking and trust maintain first priority among our teaching methods and within our classrooms.

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These goals of the Dance Division are achieved through employing the following objectives:

• Review the Broward College dance curriculum annually to ensure it reflects the same learning outcomes as those delivered by NASD accredited dance programs.

• Assess students each term to evaluate learning outcomes mastery.

• Observe and evaluate teaching methods of faculty and assess staff performance once each year.

• Invite at minimum one guest choreographer and two visiting master class teachers per semester.

• Meet annually to share best practices and innovative teaching methods amongst faculty.

• Ensure all resources that provide dance performance and course work have appropriate facilities, equipment and personnel to promote student success.

• Utilize departmental resources, such as funding and facilities, to promote and enhance dance experiences for all constituencies including master classes, residencies, lectures, departmental performances and participation in regional dance festivals.

Our dance discipline vision focuses on developing informed and creative students who embrace academic and artistic excellence as well as lifelong learning through the following goals:

• Promoting student success through student-centered learning, ongoing evaluation and improvements to learning outcomes.

• Recruiting and retaining diverse, outstanding teaching faculty and staff who remain current with emergent technologies and teaching methods to create classroom environments that are flexible, innovative, active and responsive to local, national, and international needs.

• Providing appropriate facilities and support services to promote student success.

• Creating dance opportunities for dance majors, non-dance majors and the community.

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CampusA. Hugh Adams Central Campus3501 S.W. Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314

We offer all of our courses on the Davie Central Campus, the largest of our campuses. Bailey Hall (also known as Building 4) houses our division that includes our pair of dance studios, faculty offices and the landmark performance space in which we present our bi-annual dance concert.

Bailey HallOur dance concerts take place in elegant Bailey Hall, a beautifully wide stage space with a uniquely tall fly loft. Students in our dance concerts enjoy performing among state-of-the-art lighting, sound and video technologies. The rooms surrounding our dance studios are used by both Bailey Hall performers and Broward College students in theatre, music and dance. These spaces include various dressing rooms, classrooms as well as a makeup lab, costume shop and scene shop.

Classrooms and StudiosOur classrooms, studios and performance space alike are geared toward the needs of our students. Our two dance studios – Building 4, rooms 191 and 209 - house all of our technique classes, rehearsals and special events. These spacious rooms come equipped with marley floors, wall-to-wall mirrors, portable barres, high-grade sound equipment and wi-fi. The tools and the equipment are provided for our students to promote excellent learning opportunities.

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General Education RequirementsStudents enrolled in the Associate of Arts program with a concentration in dance, as part of the Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design (AHCD) Career Pathway, must complete thirty-six (36) credit hours of General Education courses in order to comply with Florida state statutes. With the A.A. degree, those students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree are able to transfer into the state university system.

Core Classes Required For Transfer(Lower-Division Prerequisites)In addition to the Gen Ed courses mentioned above, students planning to go on with their education must complete another twenty-four (24) credit hours in their area of concentration. These courses should be equivalent to the core courses offered by the institution to which they are transferring.

Dance Concentration at Broward CollegeFoundation Studies - courses almost universally required for all dance schools intended to prepare basic movement competencies upon which to build. Such courses include the level I introductory technique forms of Ballet, Modern and Jazz.

Dance Appreciation - a survey of dance though the ages needed to set the stage for our contributions of today.

Studio Specializations - upon completion of foundation courses students begin to apply themselves further into the techniques of Ballet, Modern and Jazz. These include intermediate and intermediate-advanced levels that will fully prepare students for the more advanced classes offered at upper-division institutions.

Composition and Choreography - in preparation for transfer, and to ensure program competencies have been adequately achieved, most students will prepare a work of choreography to be selected and presented during one of our dance concerts after completing the Dance Composition course.

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Associate in Arts Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

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Career Pathway: Arts, Humanities, Communication, & Design (AHCD) Location(s): Courses for this transfer plan are offered at Central Campus. Program Description: The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree for Dance Students is designed for the student who plans to transfer to a Florida public university as a junior to complete a Bachelor’s degree. A student who earns an A.A. degree from Broward College meets the lower division general education requirements of a Florida state university, but does not automatically meet the requirements for a particular major.

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Suggested Course Sequence for Full Time Student

Full Time Course ID Description Credits

Term 1

DAA1100 DAA2280 DAN2100 CGS1060C ENC1101 STA1001

Beginning Modern Dance I OR Ballet I Dance Appreciation Computer and Internet Literacy Composition I Pathway to Statistics

2 3 3 3 3

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DAA2610 DAA1101 DAA2280 DAA2281 ENC1102 MGF1106

Dance Composition Modern Dance II Ballet I OR Ballet II Composition II Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning

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2 3 3

Term 3 DAA1504 Wellness

Jazz Dance I General Ed Wellness

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MGF1107 Survey of Mathematics 3

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DAA1680 Dance Repertory 1 DAA2102 DAN2600

Modern Dance III Music for Dance Composition

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SPC1024 SPC1608

Intro to Speech Communication OR Intro to Public Speaking 3

Behavioral Sci. Core or General Ed Behavioral Science 3 Humanities Core General Ed Humanities 3

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DAA2282 DAA2930 DAA1680 DAA1501

Ballet III Special Topics in Dance Dance Repertory Jazz Dance II

2 2 1 2

Social Sci. Core or General Ed Social Science 3 Biological Sci. Core or General Ed Biological Science 3 Science Lab2 Science Lab 1

Term 6 DAAXXXX Dance Elective 2 Physical Sci. Core or General Ed Physical Science 3

1. Students must successfully meet the foreign language requirement as prescribed in the college catalog. 2. One science lab course is required. The student may choose to take either the Physical or Biological Science lab. 3. Students must take ENC1101; ENC1102 or ENC2210; and two additional writing credit courses (6 credits) to graduate. 4. Students must take 3 credits of International/Intercultural coursework to graduate.

*Classes are subject to change based on the transfer University. Please check with you Academic Advisor and/or University website to ensure you are enrolled in the correct classes.

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ADVISINGAdvising

Departmental AdvisingThe Dance Division is here to help you plan for your future, but it is important for all students to take responsibility for their own academic careers. Our goal is to help students transfer to an upper division institution for a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (B.F.A.). Not all upper division schools require the same lower division courses for transfer. Thinking ahead not only helps you achieve your current academic goals while at Broward College but also saves you time and money by paving your way to a timely graduation and a seamless transfer to an upper division institution of your choice.

Visit our administrative offices in Bailey Hall – Building 4, Room 130 – for assistance with registration. We will help you enroll in your dance classes right away and in making the best choices for your Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design (AHCD) Career Pathway!

CoursesDance students new to Broward College and first-time college students must decide if they wish to take dance classes as a general student or if they wish to pursue dance as a college major. General students are welcome to take any of our courses (starting at the introductory level and up through the advanced level) and audition in order to participate in performances. Dance concentration students are required to take a full schedule of dance classes for four semesters. They are also required to audition for all semester dance concerts as well as complete Dance Composition.

Course DescriptionsBeginning Modern Dance I – (Course #DAA1100)Basic modern dance technique, exercises, and choreography are used to achieve physical objectives, to increase artistic self-awareness and to extend cultural enrichment. Coeducational.

Modern Dance II – (Course #DAA1101)A continuation of DAA1100. Further development of modern dance technique with an emphasis on vocabulary, alignment, movement phrasing, and rhythm. Participation in semester dance concert required. Coeducational.

Permission of instructor or prerequisite: DAA1100.

Modern Dance III - (Course #DAA2102)A continuation of DAA1101 with an emphasis on advanced movement phrases and combinations necessary to perform modern dance repertory. Further emphasis will be placed on the development of the students’ personal style and performance quality. Coeducational. Participation in semester dance concert required.

May be repeated for credit (up to 6 credits).

Permission of instructor or prerequisite: DAA1101.

Ballet I - (Course #DAA2280)An academic study of classical technique and theoretical concepts of ballet for the performance-oriented student. Includes warm-up, barre, and center combinations. Coeducational.

Ballet II – (Course #DAA2281)A continuation of DAA2280. Ballet exercises and step combinations for the intermediate performance student, building on basic skills and culminating in a live performance. Coeducational. Participation in semester dance concert required.

Permission of instructor or prerequisite: DAA2280.

Ballet III – (Course #DAA2282)A continuation of DAA2281. Emphasis on developing strength and coordination in more complex phrasing and movement. This course will explore and develop an understanding of the vocabulary, technique and theoretical concepts of ballet on an intermediate-advanced level. Participation in semester dance concert required.

May be repeated for credit (up to 6 credits).

Permission of instructor or prerequisite: DAA2281.

Pointe I – (Course #DAA2220)This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of pointe work for the ballet class. Students will learn the history and structure of pointe shoes, proper fit and maintenance, and will develop strength, coordination and movement quality through exercises and performance.

Permission of instructor or prerequisite: DAA2282.

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Dance Appreciation is an introductory lecture class that examines dance as a primary mode of human expression and communication. This course introduces dance as an art form and will enhance knowledge of the historical, cultural and aesthetic aspects of dance via the study of its origins in ritual, courtly, social and theatrical settings.

Fulfills the Humanities Area 2 General Education Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree (AA), the Associate in Science Degree (AS) and the Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS).

Dance Composition – (Course #DAA2610)This course is designed to introduce the student to the creative process of dance composition. Through the use of compositional structures and choreographic devices, the student will create movement studies. Improvisation, aesthetic principles and elements of dance will be examined.

Prerequisite: DAA1100 or DAA2280.

Music for Dance Composition – (Course #DAN2600)Designed to provide both the dancer and choreographer with the musical knowledge and tools to enhance how they use music in their discipline and how they communicate their musical needs to musicians.

Jazz Dance I - (Course #DAA1504)This course is in Jazz technique. Included are warm-up, stretch and strengthening, center exercises, and introductory jazz combinations. Coeducational.

Jazz Dance II - (Course #DAA1501)A course in jazz technique with emphasis on various jazz styles and performance. Includes warm-up, stretch and strengthening, center exercises, and intermediate level jazz dance combinations. Coeducational.

Permission of instructor or prerequisite: DAA1504.

Special Topics in Dance - (Course #DAA2930)An instructional course concerned with activity and development of dance movement skills and concepts centered around topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester. Special Topics credit hours are not automatically transferable. Transfer credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution. Coeducational. May be repeated for credit (up to 6 credits).

Dance Repertory – (Course #DAA1680)Participation as a dancer/performer in dance works of ballet, jazz and modern vocabularies. Works include those of faculty, guest artists as well as student choreography. Coeducational.

May be repeated for credit.

Co-requisite: Student must be enrolled in at least one BC dance technique class.

Semesterly ConcertThe Dance Division at Broward College produces a dance concert in Bailey Hall every term. Bailey Hall, a 1081-seat formal proscenium space, has served as a landmark theater showcasing such talents as the Miami City Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Company for over 3 decades. Together with the Bailey Hall technical crew, our team of choreographers, professional lighting designer, photographer, videographer and costume designer join together to present dazzling evenings of dance every Fall and Spring.

The Broward College Dance Ensemble is the department’s dance company. At the start of every semester students audition to participate in the dance concert. The auditionees who are cast then comprise the Broward College Dance Ensemble. The Broward College Dance Ensemble performs original dance works created by guest choreographers, Broward College dance faculty and student choreographers. Students experience the intellectual and creative process of dance production, costume design and lighting design while honing technical skills needed to perform. Students cast in performance or technical roles in dance productions should enroll in DAA 1680-Dance Repertory. DAA1680 is a 1-credit course that is repeatable for credit, of which 2 credits are required for the concentration in dance.

Student ChoreographyAs a culminating event to your dance career at Broward College, students who have completed the Dance Composition course have the opportunity to audition their own work that will share the concert stage with faculty and guest choreographers. Once selected, student choreographers take initiative on all aspects of dance-making by choosing their cast, running and directing rehearsals as well as designing lights and costumes. Throughout this creative process, student choreographers receive coaching and feedback from a faculty mentor.

Dance Concert ProcessTwo concerts are produced per year - once each term - that present audiences with a diverse range of choreographic works. Rehearsals and production dates are chosen by the choreographers and technical crew.

The dance bulletin boards create a point of communication between faculty and students. Audition notices and all other important information are posted on our 2 bulletin board locations in Bailey Hall/Building 4 – one is outside of studio 191 and the other in the main Visual and Performing Arts hallway. Students must check the bulletin board on a daily basis in order to be thoroughly prepared and informed regarding auditions, concert information and other department news and events. For the audition, students must be prepared to move. It is not necessary to prepare a solo or other movement phrase ahead of time. Instead, students will learn short phrases introduced by the choreographers during the audition. Sometimes students may be required to present improvisations.

All students who audition need to check the bulletin board on the Monday following the audition in order to see if they are cast. All students who are selected must initial next to their name indicating their acceptance of the role, follow any instructions given on the cast list and be informed as to when rehearsals begin. A student can be cast in as many as three dances.

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ERTSRehearsal ScheduleThe time commitment for a single dance is usually 4 hours per week. Rehearsal times are divided into 2-hour sessions that meet twice per week or one 4 hour session that meets only once per week. Students are encouraged to be available to rehearse during the evenings and throughout the day on Friday and possibly on weekends. Students must be available and committed to the program and the necessary rehearsals in order to succeed.

The choreographers plan the rehearsal schedules with the utmost respect and consideration for students. All students involved in the production need to know that as performance time draws near, they will be required to be available for run-throughs, tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances and photo calls. The final week before opening night is very demanding on everyone. Make sure you keep up with your classes on a daily/weekly basis so that assignments are not overlooked or completed at the last moment. All dance majors are required to audition for all dance concerts.

TeamworkEveryone must put forth their best effort during all rehearsals, respect the efforts of others, and act responsibly and respectfully both as a student and as a fellow dance artist. Responsibilities of students cast in a choreography include:• Punctual attendance at all rehearsals and performances. “Call time” is always 15 minutes before “go time.” You need to arrive at “call time” because “go time” is when work promptly begins.

• Preparation for all rehearsals, including taking care of oneself (getting rest, eating a healthy meal and drinking lots of water before and during practice).

• Maintaining communication with the choreographer and at least one other cast member especially in the event of special or extraordinary circumstances. Always carry the pertinent phone numbers with you.

• Attendance, punctuality and commitment to all other BC classes. Keep up with your other responsibilities as well.

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Department ScholarshipsDepartment of Dance scholarships are awarded to those deserving students who have proven to be vital contributors to the area.

These scholarships are reimbursement scholarships; scholarship money is sent directly to students shortly after the mid-term of each semester. Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for department scholarships: maintain a 2.5 GPA; be enrolled in at least 1 dance class; be a full-time student; fill out the FAFSA (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov); and fill out a dance scholarship application (available from the Visual and Performing Arts office).

Dance scholarship students are encouraged to be actively involved in every dance concert.

Dance scholarship students must clearly practice all dance etiquette rules and be well acquainted with the information in this handbook.

A student may receive a dance scholarship from 1 to 4 terms.

Receiving a dance scholarship does not necessarily preclude a student from receiving other financial aid. Students should inquire at the Financial Aid office for more information.

Talamo-Mosquera Dance Scholarship FundThe Talamo-Mosquera Dance Scholarship Fund has been established in support of our students for the pursuit of their education and training. Awards from this fund are need-based and require that students maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. They are available to all dance students including those who are international (who have a Student Visa F1 status). Like departmental scholarships, the Talamo-Mosquera Dance Scholarship Fund is offered on a term-by-term basis. Recipients are encouraged to be actively involved in the department as well as in every dance concert.

Scholarship RenewalRenewal of a scholarship is on a semester basis and is based on a faculty review. This review will consist of the following evaluations:• Performance level in technique classes

• Satisfaction of scholarship agreement (i.e., concert participation and/or other duties)

• Fulfillment of basic college wide requirements to maintain scholarship

Make the most of all that we have to offer!In addition to classes and extra-curricular studio time, every semester brings with it a fresh, exciting selection of activities from which to choose.

There is surely something for everyone amongst our special events, master classes, lectures, dance labs and improvisation jams. And the best part is that they are all free of charge for Broward College students.

Master Classes bring variety and delight, as they are one-time opportunities to take class from a master teacher in a dance form that is not offered in our curriculum. Such varieties have included: Hip Hop, Flamenco, Samba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Country Line Dancing, Musical Theater, Middle Eastern, Zumba and Contact Improvisation to name a few.

Our discipline also offers lectures and discussions on issues relevant to today’s dancer such as Health and Nutrition.

Dance Labs are created by and for students. This is a 2 to 3 hour session open to students who would like to lead a group of their peers in their specialized style of dance. Students teaching dance labs have introduced Dance Hall Reggae and even Contemporary-Hip Hop fusion to our department.

Bailey Hall ResidenciesThe dance division is situated in the heart of Bailey Hall. In this way, we share our hallways and dance studios with the finest of contemporary dance companies and performers that comprise Bailey Hall’s seasonal programming. Every visit brings all the benefits of a residency: master classes, community outreach, open rehearsals and time for one-on-one conversations with professional dancers and technical crew. Our close association with Bailey Hall and its superior performance series provides students with up close and personal experiences with renowned dance companies such as Paul Taylor 2 and Hubbard Street 2.

Students with a BC ID card can receive one free ticket to these first-rate dance performances. (Bailey Hall Signature Series events are excluded from this offer). For the most up to date information please visit www.baileyhall.org.

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Job OpportunitiesWhy wait until you graduate to get a job teaching dance? While you are attending Broward College many studios and other alternative dance venues seek our qualified students to teach youth and teens in many styles of dance. We are here to help you make the right connections in order to find employment - the sooner the better. It is important to us that students get the appropriate training while studying here, and this includes both the time spent in class as well as the opportunity of applying what you have learned directly out in the field.

Study AbroadHave you ever dreamed of dancing next to the Eiffel Tower? Have you wanted to leap and jump through the historic streets of Rome? Go ahead! Study abroad! Offered in conjunction with the College Consortium for International Studies, the Greene International Education Institute at Broward College can help you experience the world beyond the United States while earning academic credit toward your degree. Our department is here to help find the right program for you.

Broward College has dedicated and knowledgeable professors who care deeply about dance and the success of their students. Their role as educators is their primary concern, but their commitment to their art also teaches by example.

Our professors are all Masters of Fine Art (M.F.A) from some of the finest schools in the country as well as practicing performers and choreographers in their own right. The Department of Dance has one full-time faculty and a team of adjuncts on central campus to serve the needs of our students.

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LTYDaniela Wancier, MFA, CLMA, MPAAssistant ProfessorDaniela Wancier is born and raised in the Floridian tropics.BA - Dance and Art History, George Washington UniversityMFA - Dance with a focus in Choreography, Ohio State UniversityDaniela is a certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst. Most recently, she has certified to become a Movement Pattern Analyst as well as a Bill Evans Technique Instructor.

Jenny Larsson, MFAJenny Larsson was born in Sweden.BA - Dance Pedagogy, University of Dance and Circus, Stockholm, SwedenMFA - Dance, University of WisconsinJenny’s specialties include Contemporary dance, Improvisation, Composition and Yoga. She has been the recipient of the Creative Investments Program Grant from Broward County Cultural Division every year since 2013. Most recently, she has been commissioned by Miami Light Project, Girls’ Club and Grass Stains to produce new work.

Crystal Patient, MFACrystal Patient is a native of Southern California.BFA - Dance from Columbia College, South CarolinaMFA - Dance and Choreography, Arizona State UniversityCrystal uses the medium of movement and dialogue to deconstruct social pressures. Her investigations of satire through superficial imagery are performed in multifaceted forms in order to reveal the complexity of each work.

Sabrina Talamo Ringger, MFASabrina Talamo Ringger is a choreographer, teacher, and dancer from Miami, FL.BA - Dance and Communication Studies, Nova Southeastern UniversityMFA - Dance, Sarah Lawrence CollegeSabrina has performed in venues across New York and Florida including The Joyce Theater, Dia Beacon, St. Marks Church and The Adrienne Arsht Center. She has performed in renowned works including Martha Graham’s Primitive Mysteries, and, under the personal guidance of Yvonne Rainer - legendary artist and pioneer of postmodern dance - Trio A.

Erin St. John, MA, B.ED.Erin St. John is from Toronto, Canada.BFA – Dance Performance, The Florida State UniversityMA – Dance History and Philosophy, York UniversityBEd – Education, Specialist- Fine Arts- Dance, Junior/Intermediate, York UniversityErin is trained in the Royal Academy of Dancing Ballet syllabus. RAD is an internationally recognized method of Ballet dance education and training to students and teachers that provides examinations, set standards and rewards achievement. She also specializes in the Martha Graham Modern Dance Technique.

Niurca Marquez, MA, MFA, GCFPNiurca Marquez is an artist, researcher and teacher raised in Miami, FL.BA - Dance with an emphasis in Dance History and Spanish, Florida International UniversityMA - Latin American and Caribbean Studies (Cultural Studies Track), Florida International UniversityMFA - Choreography, Jacksonville UniversityNiurca is a contemporary Flamenco artist whose work specializes in Improvisation and Somatic approaches to movement. Her research in sociological and cultural studies informs her creative practice and teaching often creating new forms within site-specific work, dance film, and staged performance. Her practice explores the themes of cultural memory, identity and ritual. Most recently, she has become a Guild Certified Teacher/Practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method®.

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Office Telephone E-MailScott Miller Dean of Arts, Humanities, Communication & Design .............4/133 ..............954-201-6722 ........... wmiller1@broward.eduKatrina Cosme Executive Assistant .......................................................................4/131 ..............954-201-6840 ........... kcosme@broward.eduChelsea Fritchey Administrative Specialist .............................................................4/130 ..............954-201-6843 ........... cfritche@broward.edu

Daniela Wancier Dance Faculty ..................................................................................4/182 ..............954-201-6864 ........... dwancier@broward.eduJenny Larsson Adjunct Faculty ...............................................................................4/191 ..............954-201-6841 ........... jlarsson@broward.edu Niurca Marquez Adjunct Faculty ...............................................................................4/191 ..............954-201-6841 ........... nmarquez@broward.edu Crystal Patient Adjunct Faculty ...............................................................................4/191 ..............954-201-6841 ........... cpatient@broward.edu Erin St. John Adjunct Faculty ...............................................................................4/191 ..............954-201-6841 ........... estjohn@broward.edu Sabrina Talamo Ringger Adjunct Faculty ...............................................................................4/191 ..............954-201-6841 ........... stalamo@broward.edu

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What Students Have to Say“Broward College Dance welcomed me with open arms and pulled me into the family that they have created, and this makes it such a safe and fun environment for us dancers. Not only did it welcome me and help me find my new family and friends, but it has also helped me find myself and to grow as a human being and skilled performer/choreographer.”

–Erica Resnick, BC class of 2017

“BC Dance has ignited my passion for dance. The faculty does everything in their power to make sure we are highly educated in the world of dance and prepared for a professional career in the field.”

– Melanie Vega, BC class of 2017

“Broward College’s dance program not only prepared me for my transition into one of Florida’s top 10 universities, but it has enabled me to take on the real world! The professors provide full and detailed classes that allow for a clearer understanding of how things are done in the dance field. They bring in real life experiences to help mentor us into career driven people. So, if we choose to continue in school or go out into the world, we are ready to take on all the challenges we face. Broward College has also taught me to be humble, patient and to have an open mind! The memories, training and advising I received from Broward College dance has transformed me into the person I am today.”

– Esrom Williams Jr., BC and University of Florida alumnus

“Dance at Broward College offers not only superb training and networking but also the opportunity to discover oneself. The creative environment that buzzes through the corridors of Bailey Hall is infectious, and those who are willing to embrace its unique culture give way to substantial growth and limitless potential.”

– Daniel Nohrden, BC class of 2015

“What I loved about being a part of the dance program at Broward College is that you build a second family. I remember the first day I came to dance class, and without even stepping into the studio people were already so welcoming. A special bond was formed between all of us, and I know these people will always be my friends. Now I am joining the dance program at UCF, and I only hope that my experience here will live up to the one I had in dance at BC.”

– Megan Smith, BC and University of Central Florida alumnus

“Broward College dance is the place to be whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer. It is one of the greatest places from which you can learn. The faculty, who are very knowledgeable and take the time to work with you without judgment, are familiar with both the challenges and what it takes to achieve your goals. The best part is that there is no competition in the studios. Everyone is friendly and they root for you along every step of the way.”

– Sonny Shiu, BC and New World School of the Arts alumnus