Educators receive honors- Dale Scholl developed Sac State?s dance education
October 11, 2000
Dale Scholl has been dancing for most of her life. This year her hard work has paid off as she has been recognized by the California Dance Educators? Association for her dedication to dancing. The association has announced Scholl, a Sacramento State dance professor, as Dance Educator of the Year.
“It?s a true honor. I thought it would never happen to me. I admit I was in tears,” Scholl said.
Scholl is one of the founding developers of Sac State’s successful dance education program. She is also the founder and director of Jazzee Dance Company, the student troupe at Sac State and the Dale Scholl Dance/Art.
The various professional dance companies that Scholl has been involved with show her long, extensive background in dance. She has performed professionally with the Illinois Ballet, Dunbar Dance Company and Dance Central. She has also taught at the Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
Scholl’s dance career began at the age of 5. She danced in her mother’s studio in Fremont, Nebraska. She received her B.S. and M.S. degree in dance from Indiana University. Different types of dancing show Scholl’s dance ability. She can dance to styles ranging from Afro jazz to classical ballet.
Scholl is busy with the fall semester?s classes at Sac State. This fall she is teaching Intermediate Jazz, Principle of Choreography, Appreciation and History of Dance and Dance Performance Skills.
Scholl will give a speech in mid-October to receive her Dance Educator of the Year award. Scholl will open Dance/Art?s 19th season with “Movin? To Motown,” honoring the 40th anniversary of one of pop music?s leading record labels.
The event will feature choreographers, Eric Vianelle and Johnathan Cameron. “Movin? To Motown” opens Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Dancespace in Solano Hall. The show will run Nov. 2-4,10,11,17 and 18. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for students and senior adults and $8 for children age 12 years and under. For more information, contact the Department of Theatre and Dance at (916) 278-6368.
