🔵 🔴 🟡 Course description

The course introduces basic theories and modern approaches to the pedagogy of movement, as it has been shaped through the pedagogy of dance. Theoretically and experientially, models of dance pedagogy are examined and the way in which they respond and contribute to the developmental stages of man and to different stages of education, drawing examples from educational systems, such as in Great Britain and the USA, where dance has been systematized in education. The course also studies social/artistic currents such as "community dance" and the evolution of applied dance practices. Through the analysis of examples of works/programs/artists/artistic groups, and experimentation with the practices they apply, the student elaborates and analyzes pedagogical approaches as applied to different social groups.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Recognize and analyze pedagogical approaches to dance and their different social applications
• Experiment with and apply appropriate creative teaching methods in contexts such as education, different social groups and health
• Analyze and place dance practices and applied pedagogical approaches within relevant theoretical frameworks

🔵 🔴 🟡 Theory (1 hour)

1. Arts and Creativity in Education and Community

2. Introduction to Dance for Community: Fundamental Principles and Ethics

3. Principles of Dance Pedagogy: Theoretical Framework and Practices I

4. Principles of Dance Pedagogy: Creative Dance and Creative Teaching Practice

5. Methods and practices of dance teaching at different developmental stages I

6. Methods and practices of dance teaching at different developmental stages II

7. Dance in health

8. Dance in health structures

9. The pedagogical approach of "community dance": Inclusion, accessibility and democratic teaching

10. Contemporary and Creative Dance in Special Education I (Dance and Disability I)

11. Contemporary and Creative Dance in Special Education II (Dance and Disability II)

12. Dance and the Third Age

13. Design and experimentation with group projects: Framing the teaching practice

🔵 🔴 🟡 Workshop (2 hours)

1. Arts and Creativity in Education and Community

2. Introduction to Dance for Community: Fundamental Principles and Ethics

3. Principles of Dance Pedagogy: Theoretical Framework and Practices I

4. Principles of Dance Pedagogy: Creative Dance and Creative Teaching Practice

5. Methods and practices of dance teaching at different developmental stages I

6. Methods and practices of dance teaching at different developmental stages II

7. Dance in health

8. Dance in health structures

9. The pedagogical approach of "community dance": Inclusion, accessibility and democratic teaching

10. Contemporary and Creative Dance in Special Education I (Dance and Disability I)

11. Contemporary and Creative Dance in Special Education II (Dance and Disability II)

12. Dance and the Third Age

13. Design and experimentation with group projects: Framing the teaching practice

Review language: Greek

🔵 🔴 🟡 Evaluation method:

• 100% Presentation

Note: The defined evaluation criteria will be made available in detail during the courses, and will be posted on the website of the E-class of the course.

• Face-to-face
• Information and communication technologies are used in teaching, during laboratory training and in communication with students.

https://eclass.uop.gr/courses/PDA147/

🔵 🔴 🟡 Course Textbooks [Eudoxus]

• Karkou, V., Oliver, S. & Lykouris, S. (2022) (Scientific editing Papakostas, Ch.) Dance and Wellness. DiSigma Publications.
• ]Gough, M. (2008) (Translated by Savramis, K.) Acquaintance with Dance. Athens: Politeia Publications
• Feierabend M. J., Kahan J. (2020) (Translated by Retsios S.) You can move that way." Athens: Fagoto Publications.
• Nikolitsa, A. (2018) Dance therapy. Angelakis Publications.
• Galani, M. (2012) Dance in Education. Publisher: Ellinik
• Amans, D. (ed) (2008) An Introduction to Community Dance Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan.


• Amans, D. (ed) (2012) Older People and Community Dance Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan.


• Gough, M. (1999) Knowing Dance: A Guide for Creative Teaching. Alton: Dance Books.
• Karkou, V, Oliver S and Lycouris S (2017) The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Wellbeing. New York: Oxford University Press.
• Paine, L. (2014) Complete Guide to Primary Dance with Web Resource. Leeds: Human Kinetics.


• Purcell Cone, T., & Cone, S, L. (2014) Teaching Children Dance- 3rd Edition. Leeds: Human Kinetics.



• Sanders, L. (ed). (2013) Dance Teaching and Learning: Shaping Practice. London: Youth Dance England.

Extra Bibliography

• Benjamin, A. (2002) Making an Entrance: Theory and Practice for Disabled and Non-Disabled Dancers. London: Routledge 

• Brinson, P. (1991) Dance as Education: Towards a National Dance Culture. London:Taylor and Francis 

• Brinson, P. & Dick, F. (1996) Fit to Dance? The Report of the National Enquiry into Dancers' Health and Injury. C. Gulbenkian F.



• Chaiklin, S. and Wengrower, H. (2016) The Art and Science of Dance/Movement Therapy: Life is Dance (2^nd ed.). Routledge.

• Chodorow, J. (1991) Dance Therapy and Depth Psychology: The Moving Imagination. London, Routledge. 

• Chong, D. (2002) Arts Management: Critical Perspectives on a New Sub-discipline. London, Routledge.

• Franklin, E. (2012) Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery. Leeds: Human Kinetics.




• Hagood, Thomas K. (Ed.) (2008) Legacy in Dance Education: Essays and Interviews on Values, Practices, and People. Cambria Press.




• Hartley, L. (1995) Wisdom of the Body Moving: An Introduction to Body-Mind Centering. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.

• Hahlo, R. (2000) Dramatic Events: How to Run a Successful Workshop. London: Faber and Faber.



• Hertrich, J. et al (1998) The Arts Inspected: Good Teaching in Art, Dance, Drama, Music. Oxford: Heinmann Educational.



• Humphrey, J. (1987) Child Development and Learning through Dance. New York: AMS Press


• Joyce, M. (1980) First Steps in Teaching Creative Dance. New York: Mayfield.



• Karkou, V. and Sanderson P. (2006) Arts Therapies: A Research-Based Map of the Field.  Edinburgh: Elsevier.

• Karkou, V. (2010) Arts Therapies in Schools: Research and Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley

• McGreevy-Nichols, S. & Scheff, H. (1995) Building Dances. Alton: Dance Books.



• Nokes, S. & Kelly, S. (2007) The Definitive Guide to Project Management: The Fast Track to Getting the Job Done on Time and on Budget. London, FT / Prentice Hall.

• North, M. (1990) Movement and Dance Education. Devon: Northcote House Publishers Ltd.


• Payne, H. (2017) Essentials of Dance Movement Psychotherapy: International Perspectives on Theory, research and Practice. Routledge.

• Pomer, J. (2009) Dance Composition: An Interrelated Arts Approach. Leeds: Human Kinetics.

• Prashing, B. (2004) The Power of Diversity: New Ways of Teaching Through Learning Styles. London: Network Education Press



• Prentki, T. (Ed.) & Preston, S. (Ed.) (2008) Applied Theatre Reader. London: Routledge.

• RCS (2004) Late foundation and Key Stage 1/2 Dance: A Complete Scheme. Rotherham: Rabbit Design.



• Sexton, K. (2004) The Dance Teachers Survival Guide. Alton: Dance Books.



• Smith-Autard, J. (2002) The Art of Dance in Education. London: A & C Black.



• Sprague, M., Scheff, H. & McGreevy-Nichols, S. (2006) Dance About Anything. London: Dance Books.



• Smith, F. & Pocknell, L. (2007) A Practical Guide to Teaching Dance. Alton: Dance Books.



• Tufnell, M., & Crickmay, C. (2003) A Widening Field: Journeys in Body and Imagination. London: Dance Books.



• Willis, C. M. (2004) Dance Education tips from the Trenches. Leeds: Human Kinetics.


Additional Learning Resources

Interesting Websites

You may wish to undertake some reading about the Arts Council England http://www.artscouncil.org.uk and find out what has been happening in the North West and in your own local region.

The People Dancing website from the Foundation of Community Dance is very useful http://www.communitydance.org.uk and we will utilising this resource.

The arts landscape is constantly changing and is shaped by a government department the DCMS https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-culture-media-sport  

Relevant Journals

Animated / Dance Matters / Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy