1990: Kent Dance Ensemble established.
1993: Theatre faculty elects to adopt a more Master of Fine Arts degree focused in professional training and eliminates the doctorate program.
1994: The Division of Dance formally joins the School of Theatre after decades of unofficial collaboration. The school becomes the School of Theatre and Dance. Dance becomes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree rather than a Bachelor of Science Degree.
1960s: Formal dance courses are offered in two studios located in the basement of Wills Gymnasium.
1968: Kent/Blossom Arts partnership is founded on the grounds of Blossom Music Center.
1969: Porthouse Theatre, the theatre component of Kent/Blossom Arts is founded by Louis O. Erdmann and William H. Zucchero. 500 seat Porthouse Theatre pavilion is constructed on the grounds of Blossom Music Center.
1970s: Dance curriculum is expanded to prepare for the offering of a degree in dance.
1930: E. Turner Stump, newly hired English faculty member, combines fraternity drama clubs and Alpha Psi into the University Theatre producing group.
1930s - 1950s: Under Professor Stump's direction, University Theatre transforms from a club into a nationally recognized major academic division. Two performance spaces are constructed for the Theatre Department.
1913: Walden Drama Club founded.
1914: The Department of Physical Education begins offering dance classes in Folk Dance.
1923: Interpretive dancing course offered for first time.
1926: English Department offers first drama classes.
1926: Natural dancing and clogging courses introduced in the School of Physical Education and Hygiene.
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