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Department of Health and Kinesiology

Professors R. B. Armstrong, D.J.Ballard, W.S.Barnes, S. F. Crouse, M. D. Delp, M.E.Dennis, S. M. Dorman (Head), C.P.Gabbard, R.E.McBride, B. E. Pruitt, C.H.Shea, J. H. Wilmore, D. L. Wright; Associate Professors F.B.AshleyIII, S.A.Bloomfield, C.J.Bunting, J.R.Elledge, P. Goodson, B. L. Green, J.Guidry, J. M. Lawler, W.E.Wylie; Assistant Professors P. J. Batista, J. J. Buchanan, N. Chatterjee, R. Misra, J. M. Delp, M. Sagas, P. Xiang; Clinical Associate Professors J. S. Green, P. J. Miller; Clinical Assistant Professors D. L. Coe, S. K. Kimbrough, M. M. Snell-Witt; Senior Lecturers K.Brekken, M. L. Grant, E.P.Kirkham, D. Kniffin, S. W. Lowy, A.B.McGowan, M. Muckleroy, M.Orloff, N.M.Orr, R.A.Schmitz, M.M.Stratton, F.E.Thomas; Lecturers D.Agnor, D. D. Chapman, W. J. Coady, G. S. Darnell, T. B. Franks, K. L. Green, M. G. Hanik, J. M. Hardcastle, G. H. Irons, D. K. Julian, B. R. Lindley, L.K.Lowy, V. J. Markowsky, J. T. Nelms, B. S. Reed, D.J.Schakel, P. D. Sealey, D. M. Shafer, K. N. Slagel, V.E.Sulzer, B. M. Tessandori, M. A. Thornton, W. D. Webb, T. M. Wenzel, J. W. Womack, J. R. Woosley; Assistant Lecturers L. M. Ponder, D. D. Rosser, W. E. Van Tassel

Dance Education

(DCED)

200. Dance in Society. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to dance art, entertainment and culture; emphasis on appreciation and understanding of movement as an art form; emphasis on expression of human values; historical, cultural values and traditions; current issues in dance.

301. Dance History. (3-0). Credit 3.

Overview of current dance scene, career fields, education; development of theatrical, social, educational dance from lineage based to contemporary cultures; emphasis on dance in America, genres, roots, heritage, pioneers, crusading artists; impacts, influences, growth, development, trends and continual metamorphosis in the art world. Prerequisites: DCED 200; junior or senior classification.

302. Dance Production. (3-0). Credit 3.

Overview of philosophy, major aspects and common elements in producing dance concerts; lighting, sound, stage design, terminology, costuming, management, production designs, practical experience with on-stage performances. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

303. Health Practices for Dancers. (2-0). Credit 2.

Overview of health issues common for the dancer; focus on diet, body weight, body image; training schedules, stress, exercise demands of the body and injuries; study of physical, psychological and emotional factors of common issues among dancers. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

304. Creative Dance for Children. (3-0). Credit 3.

Theory and practice of creative movement classes for children; the development stages and learning outcomes of creative movement; incorporation of creative movement into children's classes; dance elements and benefits of creative movement; lesson plans and student assessment. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

305. Human Movement in Relation to Dance. (3-0). Credit 3.

Exploration and evaluation of dance experiences through movement, video, journals, live performances, critiques, literature; study of dance as activity in education through elements, qualities, concepts, responses, patterns, spatial awareness of human movement relating to dance; study of aesthetics of life, culture, society and education relating to human movement/dance. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.

400. Dance Composition. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to choreographic devices related to group work movement studies; learn design principles, methods, movement concept and elements including space, time, energy and force; focus on choreographic tools including cannon, motif and development, theme and variation, rondo, inversion, ABA form, retrograde, repetition, improvisation and creativity in the dance making process. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.

401. Dance Pedagogy. (3-0). Credit 3.

Study of dance pedagogy; major aspects of a dance teacher including knowledge of injury prevention, correct technique, preparation, presentation, evaluation of dance materials, levels and technique class; focus on various teaching methods, tools, planning, communication/instructional skills and learning experiences/styles. Prerequisites: DCED 301 and 400 or approval of instructor; junior or senior classification.