There are various dance related clubs accessible to KSU students. The Department of Dance located within the College of the Arts is to home the KSU Dance Company.
The KSU Dance Company is a pre-professional dance company. They travel every year to various locations on campus, regionally and nationally.
The mission of the KSU Dance Company is to bring Western concert dance to the community as well as spreading awareness of education of dance through its outreach programs.
“This group of students demonstrate leadership in many aspects and contribute greatly to the growth of the department of dance” said Sandra Parks, assistant professor of dance.
Jennifer Mullins, KSU Dance Company President, shared about her time with the dance club.
“I have rehearsal for the KSU Dance Company twice a week,” said Mullins. “For dance majors there is much more than that. I have a dance class every day. Dancers are encouraged to practice every day.”
The application process to join KSU Dance Company requires an audition within the first week of Fall and Spring semesters.
While the audition process is different for dance majors versus minors, the demonstration of technical and artistic capabilities is essential.
As a double major in Dance and Early Childhood Education, Mullins proves it is possible to be an active student especially with a little inspiration to help along the way.
“I have loved to dance ever since I could remember. I love performing and love teaching dance,” said Mullins.
The KSU Dance Company receives academic credit for performing in the annual season concert as well as various other productions.
Their goal is to provide practical performances that reach outside to the areas of production, design and stage management.
With such a strong foundation and quality of learning, the KSU Dance Company is a great club for any aspiring KSU dancer.
