DANCE 75 - Dance for Children: Creative Dance in the Pre-K and Elementary Classroom

    Recent Professors
    Wolin-Tupas R. L.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course, the study of developmentally appropriate creative movement experiences for children, gives students methods to guide creativity in the pre-K and elementary classroom and to develop dance lessons tied to specific subject areas. Students gain knowledge of the movement aspect of child development and how to use creative dance to research and teach subject matter across the pre- K and elementary curriculum. It covers the role of movement in developing children’s physical, motor, emotional, and cognitive skills, and includes workshops and field experience in planning and implementing appropriate creative experiences with young children. DANCE 75 and ECE 75 are the same course. Students may receive credit for one but not both. Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets (see smc.edu/dance) is required along with written assignments.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:30pm–9:35pm