DANC 223 - Creative Dance for Children

Institution:
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Subject:
Dance
Description:
The intellectual and artistic impact of Creative Dance for Children, in both academic and studio settings serves as the primary focus of this course. Laban-based movement principles will be explored through creative and improvisational experiences leading to lesson and unit plans in dance addressing a variety of academic areas suitable for use by classroom teachers and dance specialists. Students will gain an appreciation for dance as an art form and an understanding of how dance can address several academic disciplines most appropriate for inclusion in a grade K-5 curriculum. State and national dance standards will be addressed with additional experiences in lesson planning, pedagogy and peer teaching.Students will be required to attend certain dance events for this course; some may require a fee.
Credits:
2.00
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Instructional Type:
Other
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Phone Number:
(724) 738-9000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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