Teaching Dance: The Spectrum of Styles

Many of us were drawn to dance because we loved the act of dancing, and teaching was something that came later; it was necessary to teach dance if we wanted to continue dancing and making a living doing it. Whether you are facing a class of students for the first time or are an experienced teacher; whether you teach children or adults, whether in a recreational setting, studio, or college; no matter what the style or genre, you will find useful information here. Supported by illustrations, numerous examples, sample lesson and unit plans, task and criteria sheets, activity suggestions and discussion questions, this work is designed for use as a course textbook for student teachers as well as a resource for the professional teacher. It includes practical tips and application suggestions, with additional material downloadable from the author’s website.