DA 498 - Directed Study: Teaching Dance and Movement

Credits: 4
In a directed study, classroom work involves both lecture and studio work, focusing on educational philosophy supporting a dance curriculum, aesthetic principles of dance/movement, and technical aspects of body mechanics. A pre-practicum involving 40 hours of observing/assisting area dance teachers is required. Students learn to prepare lesson plans, which articulate behavioral objectives and methods of evaluation. Students are supervised to teach some of these plans. Completion of the Undergraduate Directed Study/Project Contract that includes permission of the instructor and department chair are required prior to the end of the examination period of the preceding semester. No more than 8 credits of any combination of directed projects and directed studies may be counted towards graduation requirements.

Course Restrictions: Junior standing and 3.0 GPA
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