Teaching Dance credit:

3 Hours

Offers both theoretical insights and practical experiences in teaching dance to children and adult populations. Through readings and discussions, students will engage with various pedagogical methodologies to effectively prepare for teaching dance courses. Students will learn to develop and present culturally relevant movement assignments and lesson plans, establish safe learning environments grounded in anatomical and kinesiology principles, and conduct research and write about diverse dance styles and pedagogical methods in relation to their cultural and aesthetic histories. Prerequisite: Restricted to Dance majors only.