Techniques for Teaching Dance

Catalog description

This course, for BFA Dance majors only, offers an overview of principles and methodologies appropriate to the teaching of dance. Students will prepare goal-specific lesson plans, analyze technique principles and develop evaluation tools. Strategies for addressing developmental levels, exceptional students and related issues are discussed. Technology resources appropriate to teaching are identified and examined. Supervised teaching experiences provide opportunities to develop effective classroom management techniques and communication skills while employing a variety of teaching methods. Assignments develop critical and evaluative thinking and a familiarity with the Virginia Standards of Learning and a variety of other teaching resources.