Courses

    Methods course for prospective teachers of creative dance for children. Lectures, readings, and laboratory experiences are followed by observation and teaching in primary grades. Prereqs., DNCE 1013 and 2033. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA, excludes DNCE-MIN) majors only.
    Examines legal, practical, pedagogical and philosophical issues in current dance education. Goals and content of professional and recreational dance training are considered and strategies for effective teaching practice are discussed. All genres of dance may be utilized depending on the specialities of participants. Prereqs., DNCE 1013 and 2033. Meets with DNCE 5036. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA, excludes DNCE-MIN) majors only.
    Same as DNCE 4016 with addition of readings and a paper. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE) graduate students only.
    Same as DNCE 4036 with addition of readings and a paper. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE) graduate students only.
    Examines practical, pedagogical, philosophical, and legal issues in current dance education. The goals and content of professional and recreational dance training are considered and strategies for effective teaching practice are discussed. Provides practice in practical application of theoretical material. All genres of dance may be utilized. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Provides opportunity to apply principles and skills introduced in DNCE 5036. Participating students share the responsibility for teaching a lab class that meets twice a week. Focuses on analysis and evaluation of teaching skills. Restricted to graduate students.

    Examines current trends and issues in dance education and the professional dance world. Explores curriculum development, administration, and job opportunities along with other topics such as grant writing, community engagement, dance advocacy, and working as an independent artist. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE) graduate students only.