Theatre Department
The World is YOUR Stage
Mission Statement
Shorter University mission is to provide quality undergraduate liberal arts with specialized professional programs.
Dance Minor Program
The Dance Minor provides academic and professional training for students who wish to pursue their passion for dance in a professional, Christian setting, while continuing with their major field of study at Shorter University.
The program’s required courses are designed to give students an understanding and appreciation of dance, the choreographic process, dance history, an in-depth study of various dance techniques, production and the craft of performing. Set in an encouraging atmosphere of cooperative learning and group process, students begin to identify and develop their artistic preferences and personal creative voice.
The Open possibilities of a Dance Minor: Diversify Career Options
Students can creatively customize their career options by combining a dance minor with their major field of study. Here are some examples of the possibilities:
Education + Dance Minor = Curriculum Development, Dance Education or Component of Arts Education, etc.
Christian Studies + Dance Minor = Servant leadership in churches, Youth/Outreach Programs, Global Evangelism, etc.
Business + Dance Minor = Manager of Dance Companies, Grant Writers, Development Coordinator, Finance Manager, Marketing Manager, Fundraising, Dance Company Accountant, etc.
Communications/English Majors + Dance Minor = Dance Critic, Website Creation, Dance Retail, Publishing, Dance Magazines, etc.
The possibilities are numerous as academic interest are matched with personal goals. Remember, the skills learned in dance supports all career fields.
Performance Opportunities
Dance Minors are invited to audition for the Theatre Department’s musicals which take place twice a year (once each semester) and our annual dance concert. We’re happy you’re thinking of joining our creative community. We work hard to make our application process as simple and fast as possible, but should you run into any concerns, we’re here to help at any time.
Contact Us
Faith S. Im, Assistant Professor of Theatre/Dance
Email: fim@shorter.edu or Phone: 706-233-7282
From Atlanta:
1.) Take I-75 North.
2.) Exit 290. Turn left and follow signs for Hwy 411 and Hwy 20 West.
3.) At Rome exit (approximately 30 miles from the I-75 exit) follow Hwy 20 West (also
known as Turner-McCall Blvd and Shorter Avenue.)
4.) Continue straight on Hwy 20 West for approximately 5 miles. Shorter University is
located ½ miles past Floyd Medical Center, on the left.
From Chattanooga:
1.) Take I-75 South.
2.) Exit 312 and follow signs for Hwy 53 South to Rome.
3.) Turn right onto Hwy 20 West (also known as Turner-McCall Blvd and Shorter Avenue.)
4.) Continue straight on Hwy 20 West for 2 miles. Shorter University is located ½ mile
past Floyd Medical Center, on the left. Once arriving at Shorter University, please
make your way to the Randall H. Minor Fine Arts Building. (See #18 on the campus map)
Experience the Arts is an opportunity for high school musicians, thespians, and dancers to experience the life of a college performing arts student at Shorter University. During their time on campus, students will attend classes related to their area of concentration (music, theatre, or dance) and attend private lessons with members of the Shorter Faculty. Students who attend Performing Arts One-on-1 will be able to audition for the School of Fine and Performing Arts the day they attend, thus receiving first consideration for Fine Arts scholarships. Come experience the tradition of excellence of the School of Fine and Performing Arts at Shorter University!
For more information, please contact event coordinator:
Ms. Christianne Grist, Administrative Assistant to the Dean
cgrist@shorter.edu
706-260-7488
Cost: This event is free-of-charge.
CONTACT US
Professor Sue Gaukel, Chair, Department of Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Dance
EMAIL: sgaukel@shorter.edu ⇒ PHONE: 706-233-7450 ⇒ CAMPUS LOCATION: Cooper Fine Arts Building 103