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The Department of Theatre and Dance Presents ‘A Still Life with Iris,’ by Steven Dietz

Administrator — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:51:02 +0000

The Department of Theatre and Dance Presents “A Still Life with Iris,” by Steven Dietz

Wednesday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Oct. 31 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 1 2 p.m.

Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. The Box Office is open Monday-Friday, 2-5pm, and one hour prior to show time. Purchase tickets in person, by phone [...]

Paulette Marty honored for dedication to first year students

Administrator — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:31:20 +0000

Photo by Marie Freeman, Appalachian State University photographer

The Office of General Education at Appalachian State University recently honored Dr. Paulette Marty, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, with the Wayne D. Duncan Appalachian State University Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship.

The Wayne D. Duncan Appalachian State University Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship is named [...]

Gulick-James organizes summer dance series, earns certification

Administrator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:29:55 +0000

Regina Gulick-James from the Department of Theatre and Dance organized the third consecutive Summer Dance Series.

This unique series gave opportunity to over 300 people including Appalachian faculty, staff, and students across campus, local and neighboring communities, and summer residents to gather and share in the joy of dance in all its forms.

Teachers from Appalachian faculty, [...]

Miller delivers paper

Administrator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:28:49 +0000

Ray Miller from the Department of Theatre and Dance delivered a paper, “Biography and Autobiography Teaching Strategies for Dance History in a Mediatized World” at the Congress on Research in Dance Conference held at the Centre for Excellence in Performing Arts at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, June 25-27.

Theatre and Dance offers Classical Pilates Teacher Training

Administrator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:23:18 +0000

In the spring and summer of 2009, the Department of Theatre and Dance offered its third comprehensive teacher-training program in Pilates.

Pilates is a method of body conditioning that develops core strength and improves flexibility. Anyone who is interested in fitness can benefit from this gentle but effective mind-body approach. Since the emphasis is to work [...]

Alumni use Facebook to pay it forward…and back

Administrator — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:02:08 +0000

Appalachian Theatre and Dance professor Joel Williams used a unique form of social networking to issue a distress call to alumni that the department’s endowed scholarships were severely affected by the economic downturn.

Williams received a report from the university’s development officer that the department’s scholarship funds, like many others, were empty because of negative endowment [...]

Dance professor finds new direction after leadership experience

Administrator — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:01:22 +0000

Ray Miller (TD), right, with CORD Past President Cara Gargano and Currrent CORD President Barbara Sellers-Young at the CORD conference on Dance Migrations in the Americans in November 2007 at Barnard College.

For many years, dance professor and choreographer Ray Miller thought of dance only as a form of art. After becoming a member of the [...]

Scholarship recipients, donors recognized at annual reception

Administrator — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:18:41 +0000

Students in the College of Fine and Applied Arts receiving scholarships were recognized Tuesday evening at the College’s annual Scholarship Reception at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.

In addition, donors who have established scholarships were recognized. Dr. Glenda Treadaway, interim dean for the College, welcomed those in attendance and announced the scholarship recipients. Also speaking [...]

FACULTY RECOGNIZED WITH AWARDS AT COMMENCEMENT

Administrator — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:29:04 +0000

Faculty award winners from the College of Fine and Applied Arts are (left to right) Emily Daughtridge, Jeffrey McBride and Jeanne Mercer-Ballard.

The College of Fine and Applied Arts each year recognizes faculty members with three awards presented during the spring commencement exercises.

This year’s award winners are Jeanne Mercer-Ballard, Department of Technology, Outstanding Service Award; Jeffrey [...]

MARIANNE ADAMS NAMED THEATRE/DANCE DEPARTMENT CHAIR AT APPALACHIAN

Administrator — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:44:08 +0000

Marianne Adams has been named chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University, effective July 1, 2008. Professor and coordinator of the dance program, Adams has served as interim chair since July 1, 2007.

“Marianne has done a tremendous job as interim chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance,” said Dr. [...]