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Professor
School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Address:
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Wellness/Recreation Center University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0241
Office:
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WRC
Phone: (319) 273-
6866
Email:
cindy.herndon@uni.edu
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Biography
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| Cindy was born in Connecticut and grew up in Massachusetts . Since 1985 she has been one of the dance faculty at the University of Northern Iowa. Prior to that she taught courses in the areas of dance and physical education at Edinboro State University in Pennsylvania and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She currently teaches dance theory courses in composition, curriculum, history and production and an activity course in aerobic dance and exercise. She is also the director of UNI's Young Peoples Dance Theatre. Her research interests include dance education and dance/movement for the older adult.
Cindy loves traveling. She has traveled to several different countries for leisure and professional activities. She also loves being outside and continues to participate in several outdoor physical activities.
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Education
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Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison (1976)
B.S. Springfield College (1968)
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Selected Publication
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| Herndon, Cynthia P. (2002) Dance-based exercise/physical activity and programs for the older adult. China Mass Sports Magazine.
Herndon, Cynthia P. (2002) Young peoples dance theatre: a practicum experience extends dance into the community. IAHPERD Journal . 35(1), 3-6.
Ensign, C.P. (1989). Dance for the older adult. In D. K. Leslie (Ed.), Mature stuff: Physical activity for the older adult (pp. 221-240). Reston, VA : AAHPERD.
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Selected Choreographies
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| • Iowa Pioneer Women, University of Northern Iowa 's International Dance Theatre, April 2006.
• Board Games, University of Northern Iowa 's Orchesis Dance Company, April 2005.
• Suspended I, UNI's Orchesis Dance Company, April, 2002.
• Four Freedoms , UNI's Orchesis Dance Company, March, 1996 reset for: UNI's International Dance, April, 2002 and American College Dance Festival, March, 2002.
• In the Beginning: Isadora Duncan, UNI's Orchesis Dance Company, March 2001.
• The Magic Flute, School of Music, University of Northern Iowa , November, 2001.
• Foxtrot , Swing , and Gypsy. “Family Concert,” Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra, November, 2000.
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Selected Presentations
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• University practicum experience extends dance into the community . (April 2006). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Salt Lake City , Utah.
• Creativity in Dance Activities. (November, 2005). Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Ottumwa , Iowa.
• Extending dance into the community: Collaborative dance education as the basis for a university dance program . (July, 2004). II International Conference for Physical Educators, Hong Kong, The Peoples Republic of China . (presenter Kathleen Kerr).
• Dance-based exercise/physical activity programs for the older adult ., (October, 2000) First China-U.S. Sport Symposium, Beijing , The Peoples Republic of China.
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Teaching Experience
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• School of Health , Physical Education and Leisure Services, University of Northern Iowa.
1985-present.
• Project Specialist, Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison,
1980-1985.
• Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Dance, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1976-1985.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Physical Education and Dance, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1975-1976.
• Instructor, Department of Health and Physical Education, Edinboro State College, 1971-1975.
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Professional Affiliations
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• Iowa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1986 - present.
• International Dance Exercise Association, 1983 - present.
• Wisconsin Dance Council, Lifetime. " Pi Lambda Theta, 1976-present. " , 1976 - present.
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1971 - present.
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Honors/Awards
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| • 2005 College of Education Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Northern Iowa.
• 2005-2006 College/University Dance Teacher of the Year, the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
• 2005-2006 College/University Dance Teacher of the Year, Central District Association of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
• 2005-2006 College/University Dance Teacher of the Year, Iowa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
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University Positions
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• 2006-2007 U niversity Faculty Senate Chair.
• Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center advisory board.
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