DANCE 367
Methods of Teaching Children's Creative Dance
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Methodologies of teaching children's creative dance with emphasis on the private dance studio setting.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
1
Fixed
2
Note
Lab experience required in the BYU Children's Dance Program.
Title
Problem Solving and the Creative Process
Learning Outcome
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of encouraging creative problem solving skills and the creative process.
Title
Developmentally Appropriate Dance Skills
Learning Outcome
2. Learn to teach developmentally appropriate technical dance skills to children.
Title
Teaching Experience
Learning Outcome
5. Gain practical experience through teaching children.
Title
Creative Dance for Children
Learning Outcome
Students will:1. Gain an increased understanding of the importance of Creative Dance for children.
Title
Teaching Children Dance Elements
Learning Outcome
4. Demonstrate knowledge, mastery and application of the elements of dance (time, space, and force) in relation to the teaching of children.
