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NEWS
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Jordan Academy of Dance Receives Full
National Accreditation
The Jordan Academy of Dance at Butler University has received approval of its application for
full listing from the National Association of Schools of Dance Commission on
Accreditation, making it the ONLY pre-professional, pre-college dance program
in Indiana – and only the second in the nation – to reach that
status.
Jordan Academy of Dance, which is part of the
Butler University Jordan College of Fine Arts, was reviewed by NASD as part of the Department
of Dance’s 10-year accreditation renewal. Although the Academy has been
part of the University structure for many years, this was the first time the
Academy’s programs were included in the accreditation process.
“This achievement was accomplished by the
hard work of the faculty and staff of the Jordan Academy,” said Academy of Dance Director Larry Attaway, “with the full assistance and support of
Michelle Jarvis, chair of the Butler University Department of Dance, and
Peter Alexander, dean of the Jordan College of Fine Arts.”
The National Association of Schools of Dance was
established in 1981 to develop a closer relationship among schools and
programs of dance for the purpose of examining and improving practices and
professional standards in dance education and training. NASD has been
designated by the United States
Department of Education as the agency responsible for the accreditation
of all dance curricula. The association has also been recognized by the
Council on higher Education Accreditation and is a member of the Association
of Specialized and Professional accreditors.
Jordan Parent Volunteers…
We are still in need of parents
that can sew…if you can sew ribbons on your dancer’s shoes you
have enough sewing skills! Just leave
a note in Mrs. Lowder’s box in the office if you would be willing to
help.
To
view and order Dorsey 08 pictures click here.
To
view and order Summer Intensive 08 pictures click here
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CALENDAR For the
2008/2009 School Year
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Mon-Fri
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Aug 4-8 & 11-15
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Early Registration (5% discount)
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Mon-Fri
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Aug 18-22
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Open for Registration (call for hours)
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Mon
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Aug 25
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Fall Term Begins
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Week of
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Aug 25
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Scholarship Auditions
(see new regulations)
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Sat
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Aug 30
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JDE and JDE 2
Auditions 2 p.m.
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Mon
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Sept 1
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Labor Day Holiday: Academy Closed
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Fri
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Sept 5
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Butler Ballet Nutcracker Auditions Academy Student ONLY
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Sat
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Sept 6
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JDE Performance:
Penrod Arts Fair
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Sun
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Oct 26
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JDE Performance: Yong
Musicians and Dancers
@ University of Indianapolis
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Mon-Sat
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Nov 24-29
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Thanksgiving Break: Academy
Closed
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Thu-Sun
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Dec 4-Dec 8
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Butler Ballet Nutcracker Performances
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Mon
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Dec 15
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Fall Term Ends
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Tue-Wed
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Dec 16-17
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In-studio Rehearsals
JDE 2 Holiday Concert
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Thu-Fri
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Dec 18-19
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Rehearsals Zionsville:
JDE 2 Holiday Concert
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Sat-Sun
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Dec 20-21
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JDE 3 Holiday Concert @ Zionsville
Performing Arts Center
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Wed-Thu
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Dec 23-Jan 1
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Academy Closed
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Mon-Fri
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Jan 5-9 & Jan
12-16
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Open for Registration 11-6
p.m.
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Mon
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Jan 19
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MLK Holiday: Academy Closed
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Tue
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Jan 20
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Spring Term Begins
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Fri, Sat, Sun
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Mar 13, 14, 15
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JDE Spring
Concert in Lilly Hall Theatre 310
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Mon-Sat
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Mar 30-Apr 4
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Spring Break: Academy
Closed
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Mon
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May 11
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Spring Term Ends
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Tue-Fri
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May 12-15
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In-studio Rehearsals
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Sat
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May 16
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Studio Dress Peggy
Dorsey Concert
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Wed-Fri
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May 19-22
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Clowes Rehearsals
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Sat
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May 23
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Peggy Dorsey Concert 2
p.m. Clowes Memorial Hall
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“Jordan Academy of Dance is the affiliate dance
school of the Butler Ballet and Butler University, and as such, reflects the
tradition of excellence that has made Butler University a leader in the field
of dance.”
Director:
Larry Attaway
Faculty:
Andrea Bruce
Brad Cope
Jane Hachiya-Weiner
Laura Hedges-Byram
Nataly North-Lowder
Michelle
Merrell
Elle Stutzman-Cessna
Roberta
Wong
Frank
Weiner
and
Derek Reid;
Guest Artist/Butler
Faculty
Office Manager:
Jan Hendricks
Accompanists:
Aaron
Cote
Bill
Engle
Pam Frost
Douglas Krantz
Debbie Stutzman
Irina Vayn
317.940.9536
317.940.9539 (f)
Jordan Academy
of Dance at Butler University
5144 Boulevard
Place
Indianapolis, IN 46208
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