The Department of Dance at Slippery Rock University promotes dance as an art form through the creative, technical, expressive and intellectual development of each student. The dance faculty members offer personalized attention to each individual.
Superior educational experiences in performance, choreography, and teaching, with additional components of wellness for dancers and dance technology, will prepare students for their chosen profession and role in society.
The Department of Dance at Slippery Rock University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). NASD is the official accrediting body for dance programs in higher education and professional studio schools. In order to achieve and maintain accreditation, the Department of Dance at Slippery Rock University has had to show compliance with rigorous standards as established by NASD. The Department of Dance has held accreditation since 2000.
Department of Dance
Ms. Ursula Payne, Chairperson
Professor of Dance
110B Morrow Field House
email: ursula.payne@sru.edu
Phone: 724-738-4509
Fax: 724-738-4524
Credit for photos on this website: Dave Garson, Bruce Davis, and Michael Boone.