Dance Education DCED
Instruction offered by members of the Faculties of Kinesiology and Fine Arts.
Students should also see course listings under the headings Kinesiology, Outdoor Pursuits, Physical Education, and Physical Education Activity/Theory.
Junior Courses
Dance Education 225 H(1-3)
(formerly Dance Education 221)
Aesthetic Movement Principles
An overview of aesthetic movement principles as they relate to dance in culture, education, recreation, and aesthetic sports.
Note: Open to Pedagogy Majors in Kinesiology and BA Dance Majors only.
Dance Education 243 H(1-3)
Introduction to Dance
Experiential survey of contemporary dance forms such as modern, jazz, and social dance; and an overview of the role of dance in society.
Dance Education 247 H (2-2)
Laban Analysis
Creative dance through the study of movement themes as defined by Rudolf Laban.
Dance Education 251 H(2-2)
Introduction to Music for Dance
An introduction to the relationship between music and dance.
Senior Courses
Dance Education 325 H(1-3)
(formerly Dance Education 321)
Dance in Schools
Content, planning, and teaching methodology in school dance.
Prerequisites: Dance Education 221, 225, or 247.
Note: Open to Pedagogy Majors in Kinesiology and BA Dance Majors only.
Dance Education 427 H(1-3)
Social and Recreational Dance Forms
Practical experience in a range of social and recreational dance forms.
Dance Education 449 H(2-2)
Dance Teaching Techniques
Principles and practice of dance instruction.
Prerequisites: Kinesiology 261, Dance 307, 313 or 323, and 463, or consent of the Program of Dance.
Dance Education 481 H(3-0)
Dance and Culture
The study of dance as a cultural practice.
Prerequisites: One of Dance Education 243, Dance 341 or 345.
Dance Education 493 H(1-3)
(formerly Dance Education 491)
Dance Teaching Practicum
Practical experience teaching dance in school and recreational settings.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Dance Education 503 H(3-0)
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT