- September 2nd, 2007, 7:29 pm
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I've wondered about LU and the arts...friend or foe. Cooper has seemed to really build a quality Theatre Arts program, but the absence of a Fine Arts Degree in Dance (contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance et al.) is interesting. (Especially, because we all know that probably at least 50%, if not more, of the females associated with LU as students or staff probably watched every episode of So You Think You Can Dance & Dancing with the Stars.)
I have wondered about it because one of the reasons my sister opted out of going to Liberty was the absence of a dance program where she could continue her dance while getting her degree. With a large percentage of the church crowd having their daughters (& some sons) in dance from when they are little, it's interesting that this area has not been addressed by the Fine Arts department. Perhaps the perceptions towards dancing from the Way over the years has had something to with it?
Although, that seems to be changing for the better according to this article from the champion: http://www.liberty.edu/academics/commun ... 9&CAID=127 Interesting trivia tidbit...I was not aware that Rashad's brother was assistant to the Chancellor...
But back to football, seems like you gotta go with school affiliated colors, even if it is just the t-shirt underneath. In my opinion, every decision associated with the sports teams (Logo, band, unis, traditions, et al) made now needs to be considered in the light of how it will play on the national scene since that is the stated goal. Barber seems to be doing a great job so far in such a short time. Sometimes it's hard to remember that he's only been here for a year and a half or so (I think that's right?) So the turnaround has been impressive thus far, but it will be nice to see more of the minor details ironed out that Barber has said he likes to zero in on (band, et al.)
Cider Jim wrote:Do we have a paid guard instructor on staff? LU definately needs one! They could teach dance classes...All you really need is someone with dance/colorguard experience that has a college degree.'Sounds like a job for Prof. Linda Cooper. Does anybody have her on speed dial?
I've wondered about LU and the arts...friend or foe. Cooper has seemed to really build a quality Theatre Arts program, but the absence of a Fine Arts Degree in Dance (contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance et al.) is interesting. (Especially, because we all know that probably at least 50%, if not more, of the females associated with LU as students or staff probably watched every episode of So You Think You Can Dance & Dancing with the Stars.)
I have wondered about it because one of the reasons my sister opted out of going to Liberty was the absence of a dance program where she could continue her dance while getting her degree. With a large percentage of the church crowd having their daughters (& some sons) in dance from when they are little, it's interesting that this area has not been addressed by the Fine Arts department. Perhaps the perceptions towards dancing from the Way over the years has had something to with it?
Although, that seems to be changing for the better according to this article from the champion: http://www.liberty.edu/academics/commun ... 9&CAID=127 Interesting trivia tidbit...I was not aware that Rashad's brother was assistant to the Chancellor...
But back to football, seems like you gotta go with school affiliated colors, even if it is just the t-shirt underneath. In my opinion, every decision associated with the sports teams (Logo, band, unis, traditions, et al) made now needs to be considered in the light of how it will play on the national scene since that is the stated goal. Barber seems to be doing a great job so far in such a short time. Sometimes it's hard to remember that he's only been here for a year and a half or so (I think that's right?) So the turnaround has been impressive thus far, but it will be nice to see more of the minor details ironed out that Barber has said he likes to zero in on (band, et al.)
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