PERFA 185 - Dance Pedagogy

Upper Division

Prerequisites
PERFA 080 Dance Science.

Dance Pedagogy is the study of the art and instructional methods of teaching dance. The class will focus on teaching dance to students in grades 6-12. The course addresses curriculum writing, lesson planning, class structure, assessment/grading, and practice in dance pedagogy, including preparation of syllabi and studio teaching practice. Students will gain an understanding of how particular topics, problems, or issues within the dance curriculum are organized, represented and adapted to the diverse interests and abilities of learners, and presented in the dance studio/classroom.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
CE - Community Engagement

Course credits: 1