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Teaching Dance for Children

Course Information

Subject

DNC

Course Number

161

Status

Active

Course Title

Teaching Dance for Children

Course Description

This course introduces students to theories and methods of teaching dance to children. The course will cover Illinois Arts Learning Standards/Dance Standards and focus on age-appropriate development in dance. Students will learn how to plan, manage, teach, and evaluate dance for children in studio, community, and elementary, middle, and high schools.Recommended: Student should have a foundation in one or more core dance techniques (i.e. ballet, contemporary, hip hop, tap, social, etc.) before taking this course.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): Student should have a foundation in one or more core dance techniques (i.e. ballet, contemporary, hip hop, tap, social, etc.) before taking this course.

PCS Code

1.1

Department(s)