This text prepares students to navigate their dance programs and prepare for a various careers. It orients students to dance as an academic discipline, broadens their understanding of dance, establishes solid approaches to studying dance, and connects dance on campus to their previous training.

Part I: Your Dance Education JourneyChapter 1: Introduction to Your Dance Studies Learning Outcomes Assessing Your Current Dance Understanding Studying Dance on Campus Future Applications Connecting Your Past, Present, and Future Dance Experiences Summary Learning Aids Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Campus Learning Outcomes Types of Campuses Types of Degrees Resources at Your Fingertips Get Involved Filling the Dance Studio Summary Learning Aids Chapter 3: Dance as an Academic Discipline Learning Outcomes Depth and Breadth of your Campus Dance Education Roles of Writing, Technology, and Research Personalizing Your Study of Dance as an Academic Discipline Summary Learning Aids Chapter 4: Success Strategies Learning Outcomes Student Responsibilities and Contributions Differences Between High School and College Learning Managing Your Life Personal Strategies for Success Summary Learning Aids Part II: Dance as a DisciplineChapter 5: Dance and Artistry Learning Outcomes Dance Genres Artistic Roles and Careers in Dance Performance Opportunities Current Trends in Dance and the Arts Taking the Stage Summary Learning Aids Chapter 6: Dance and Culture Learning Outcomes Linking Dance and Culture Cultural Categories of Dance Valuing Diversity Examining Relationships Between Dance and Culture Careers in Dance and Culture Contemporary Trends Your Exploration of Dance and Culture Summary Learning Aids Chapter 7: Dance and Education Learning Outcomes Educational Nature of Dance Learning Theories and Dance Learning Careers in Dance Education Dance Education Sectors Contemporary Trends Your Growth in Dance Education Summary Learning Aids Chapter 8: Dance as a Multifaceted Discipline Learning Outcomes Dance and Other Arts Dance and Community Arts Practices Dance and Ability Dance and Bodies Dance and Writing Embracing Dance as a Multifaceted Discipline Summary Learning Aids Chapter 9: Dance and Reflection Learning Outcomes Reflective Practices Purpose of Reflection in Dance Developing a Personal Reflective Practice Summary Learning Aids Part III: Dance on CampusChapter 10: Technique and Movement Courses Learning Outcomes Types of Technique and Movement Courses Approaches to Technique and Movement Courses Feedback in Technique and Movement Courses Technique and Movement Courses Off Campus Your Approach to Technique and Movement Courses Summary Learning Aids Chapter 11: Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses Learning Outcomes Types of Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses Approaches to Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses Feedback in Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses Additional Creative, Compositional, and Performance Opportunities Your Approach to Creative, Compositional, and Performance Courses Summary Learning Aids Chapter 12: Contextual Courses Learning Outcomes Types of Contextual Courses Approaches to Contextual Courses Feedback in Contextual Courses Additional Opportunities to Expand Your Contextual Knowledge Your Approach to Contextual Courses Summary Learning Aids Chapter 13: Personalizing Your Campus Dance Education Learning Outcomes Opportunities for Individualized Instruction Collaborating With Your Peers Acquiring Practical Skills and Tools Building Your Bridge Summary Learning Aids Part IV: Your Dance FutureChapter 14: Sustaining Your Engagement With Dance Learning Outcomes Meeting the Demands of a Career in Dance Preparing for Your Postgraduation Life Drafting a Plan and Creating Habits Summary Learning Aids Chapter 15: Glimpsing Your Future in Dance Learning Outcomes Your Dance Journey Mapping Your Dance Future Summary Learning Aids