DANCE 307 - Dance Pedagogy

Upper Division

Concurrently
DANCE 307EL

Prerequisites
One of DANCE 211, DANCE 212, DANCE 213, DANCE 214, DANCE 215, DANCE 216, or DANCE 218

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.

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: PERFA 185

Course credits: 3