Dance Theory (DANT)

540.  Principles of Teaching Dance, K-12 (3:2:1). The use of state and national dance standards for the conduct and organizations of dance lessons in the schools will be explored and examined.  Prerequisite(s):  DANT 210 and DANT 372

542. Dance Pedagogy: Modern, Jazz, Ballet (3:2-2).  The use of pedagogical principles for the conduct and organization of dance lessons in modern, jazz and ballet.  Prerequisite(s): DANT 372 and three of the following: DANA 112, 122, 211, 212, 221, 222, 311 and 312, or permission of instructor.  Notes: Offered alternate years in fall.

598. Special Topics in Dance (1) (2) (3).  Extension of individual opportunities in dance beyond existing departmental curriculum limits.  Prerequisite(s): Permission of chair, Department of Theatre and Dance.  Notes: Offered on request. May be retaken for additional credit.

630. Seminar: Contemporary Dance (3).  The observation, study and critiquing of contemporary dance companies and choreographers in live and/or videotaped setting. Attention is directed toward the relationship of the East-West tradition within the scope of dance history.

640. Seminar: Contemporary Issues and Trends in Dance Education (3).  Current issues and trends in curriculum, pedagogy and technology as applied to dance education.

691. Principles of Teaching Dance: Curriculum and Pedagogy (3).  Synthesizes curriculum practices K-12 in dance, design, development and evaluation. Addresses specific instructional needs and techniques in diverse settings.  Corequisite(s): DANT 692.  Notes: Offered in fall.

692. Field Experience in Teaching Dance (1).  The course uses laboratory experiences equivalent to 14 full days to lead dance education students through an exploration and examination of various research based programs of instructional planning, methodology, classroom management and evaluation of teaching and learning to complement content covered in DANT 691.  Corequisite(s): DANT 691.  Notes: Offered in fall.