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What types of classes there are

Author: Kory

Date page was last modified:

October 29 2024

Learning moves w/ proper technique classes

Approach

Teacher-centred

Pros

+ Builds up dancers' repertoire of moves

Cons

N/A

Opinion

Worthwhile iff technique is focused on otherwise it's a waste of time

Learning choreography classes

Approach

Teacher-centred

Pros

+ Shows how to transition between moves

Cons

- Harder to remember

- Harder to replicate outside of the class environment

- Of little educational value. Doesn't teach musicality. Doesn't teach leading and/or following

Opinion

Waste of time

Creating choreography classes

Approach

Student-centred

Pros

+ Students can make their own knowledge claims - Students can develop an argument about what "works well together" from a dance perspective

+ Students can practice what they've learnt to date

+ Students can show creativity in creating their own combinations

+ Students can think and act for themself

Cons

N/A

Opinion

Worthwhile