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DANC 453 - Dance Methodology

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: DANC 353 and DANP 281
Prospective dance educators are introduced to diverse theories and practices for teaching dance with a focus on middle school and high school-aged students (ages 11-18). Students explore the use of selected dance genres, improvisation and dance-making (composition) as methods of teaching and learning. Students gain knowledge and skill in developing experiences in teaching, which will accompany discussions and lectures. Course content emphasizes the use of dance and movement as transformative teaching and learning. (Formerly THEA 453)