Pennsylvania dance educators meet. (The Teach-Learn Connection).

Members of the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance converged on Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, Pennsylvania, for the organization's eightieth annual conference November 29-December 2. On tap for the dance contingent were information and educational sessions aimed at those who teach dance within physical education programs, as well as awards, a gala performance, student workshops, and vendors' exhibits.

Susan Gillis Kruman from the University of Pittsburgh offered a process-oriented class for both dancers and physical education teachers titled, "Constructing a Performance Event Through Movement." Dance sessions ranged from "Teaching Social Dance" to a yoga/modern dance master class.

The association honored Karen Clemente, associate professor of dance and communication at Eastern College, St. Davids, Pennsylvania, with the 2001 Professional Honor Award (in dance). Pat Kautter, founder of the Hempfield Dance Theatre, was named Dance Education Teacher of the Year.

The "Pennsylvania Dancers in Concert" gala featured faculty and student choreography from the University of Pittsburgh, Slippery Rock University, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven University, Eastern College, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

There is no program in Pennsylvania to certify dancers to teach in public schools. Instead, dance is taught by physical education teachers, with the aid of materials and information acquired at events such as this conference.

Christine Cobb from Ohio's Youngstown State University is the organization's 2002 vice president for dance. For membership information, contact Linda Wood Huber at 717/627-1176.