<p>I am wondering what dance opportunities Carleton offers. I see that there is a program called Ebony II, but that seems to be too informal. It looks like it is advertised for students to join the club despite their dance experience. I would not be too interested in that. I also saw a few ballroom clubs. I am not a ballroom dancer, so that would not work for me.</p>
<p>Did I miss an organization that I may have been what I was looking for? I have been dancing all of my life and I do not want to give it up quite yet (if I go to Carleton). </p>
<p>PS: I am not looking to be a dance major. I just want dance as an activity in addition to school.</p>
<p>Yes actually! There is a group called Semaphore that does dance at a much more serious level. Their description on the website is as follows:
“Semaphore Repertory Dance Company provides advanced dance students with an intensive opportunity to develop as performers in professional level dances. Skills to be honed are: the dancer as “tool” and contributor to the process of art*making; defining individual technical and expressive gifts; working in a variety of new technical and philosophical dance frameworks. In addition to regular training during the academic terms, participation in a “preseason” rehearsal period before fall term is required. A few pieces of student choreography will be accepted for repertory. The group produces an annual concert, performs in the Twin Cities and makes dance exchanges with other college groups.”</p>
<p>Carleton also has a small theater and dance major, so I believe there are several courses offered as well.</p>
<p>Is the Semaphore Repertory Dance Company created for dance majors? I am looking into pre-med, and I do not wish to commit myself to a dance company; it would not be making proper use of my time. I know that some schools such as Bowdoin have a club called Arabesque that requires dance experience, but it is not major-committment serious.</p>
<p>I’m going to go ahead and say no, since a dance major is not normally offered at Carleton (it’s possible, but you’d have to apply for a special major). So the dance company being exclusive to dance majors shouldn’t be a concern.</p>
<p>Check out this site: [Carleton</a> College: Theater & Dance: Guide for New Students](<a href=“http://apps.carleton.edu/curricular/thea/Guide_for_New_Students/]Carleton”>http://apps.carleton.edu/curricular/thea/Guide_for_New_Students/)</p>
<p>Does anyone have any idea of the committment of this program? ex: number of days, hours, etc</p>
<p>“The group rehearses 10 hours a week and frequently works with professional choreographers. The rigorous schedule, combined with the company’s penchant for including student-directed dances in its performances, gives company members a well-rounded and advanced experience in dance, Howard said.”
<p>No… definitely not what I am looking for…</p>