1. Dance Education ePortfolio Submissions
2012-2013
Learning Outcome: Dance Theory and Curriculum
Students will demonstrate understanding of dance theory within a comprehensive dance
curriculum, including:
a. Dance history and its application within social and cultural contexts;
b. Dance science and somatics in relation to movement and dance technique;
c. Music theory and accompaniment;
c. Dance production;
e. Technology and its application within classroom and performance settings.
ePortfolio: two artifacts (each one from a different course) that represent critical
analysis, interpretation and/or research.
1) A minimum of one written research paper.
2) The other could be adigital recording of an oral presentation or creative work.
Courses: D342, D343, D355, D460, D461, D464, IP&T 286
Learning Outcome: Instructional Strategies, Behaviors, and Standards
Students will demonstrate competency in teaching by:
a. Applying principles and concepts set forth by the National Dance Standards and the
Utah State Core Curriculum;
b. Demonstrating a variety of teaching strategies to produce new knowledge and skills in
others;
c. Facilitating artistic development through process-oriented instruction.
d. Utilizing reflective practice that leads to increased pedagogical skill and classroom
effectiveness.
ePortfolio: three artifacts that demonstrate teaching competency.
1) a digital recording of a 10 minute segment teachingK12 students (not classmates or
private studio)
2) a copy of the final CPAS evaluation (either from the mentor teacher or university
supervisor)
3) a copy of section 4 of the Teacher Work Sample.
Courses: D348R, D366, D466, D476
Learning Outcome: Professional Engagement and Interaction
Students will demonstrate professionalism through:
a. Active participation in professional organizations which support the fields of dance and
education;
b. Appropriate social interactions with students, peers, advisors and parents;
c. Advocating for developmentally appropriate dance in public schools, private schools,
and the broader community.

2. ePortfolio: two artifacts of professional engagement and interaction:
1) Section 7 of the Teacher Work Sample (required)
2) an additional artifactof choice, such as Relicensure Point Sheets from professional
conferences, a digital recording/conference proceedings of a conference presentation,
a congressman’s written response to an advocacy letter, class disclosure document,
class newsletter, email correspondence with parents or administrators, etc.
Courses: D276, D465, D466, D476, ScEd 350, ScEd 353, CPSE 402.
Learning Outcome: Dance Technique, Performance, Choreography
Students will demonstrate proficiency in dance technique, performance, choreography
and improvisation.
ePortfolio: students will provide three artifacts (one from each category).
1. Contemporary Technique: digital recording demonstrating technical proficiency.5
minutes and a minimum of one complete sequence. Students are encouraged to
choose segments that highlight strength, agility, fluidity, alignment, and joint
articulation.
Courses: D340, D341, D440, other approved enrollments such as professional
workshops.
2. Performance: a digital recording of a staged performance in which the student is the
focal point. 5 minutes (each segment should be a minimum of 1 minute).
Courses: D348, D368, D468. Other acceptable recordings: Faculty Works Concert,
Senior Showcase, other approved performances.
3. Choreography: a digital recording of an independently choreographed piece (it is
highly suggested that you use your senior capstone choreography, but staged
choreography placed on secondary students or dancEnsemblewill also be accepted). 5
minutes.
Courses: D368, D469, D476, other approved works.