Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education-Dance

The Department of Physical Education-Dance was established in 1981 when the Departments of Physical Education for Men and Women were abolished. This department worked with the Department of Physical Education-Sports in providing activity courses for the entire student body. Phyllis C. Jacobson served as chairman throughout the life of the department.

Description

Established: 1981

Abolished: 1993

Location: Provo, Utah (1981-1993)

Functions

The Department of Physical Education-Dance was made up of four divisions: Ballet, Ballroom, Folk, and Modern. Performances included those on and off-campus, with some groups traveling throughout the world. The general student body was also encouraged to participate in the wide variety of courses offered, which included Square Dance Calling Techniques, Dance Production, and Modern Dance Improvisation.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Physical Education-Dance functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education (1981-1993)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education-Women (1981)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education-Men (1981)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Dance (1993)

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1981-1982: p. 288, 240, 246 (Phyllis C. Jacobson, chairman; four dance divisions: Ballet, Ballroom, Folk, Modern; performances on and off-campus, general students encouraged to participate; courses included Square Dance Calling Techniques, Dance Production, and Modern Dance Improvisation)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00413

Creator: CEM