"I used content directly from the lessons/assignments to inspire and create better choreography for the musical I was working on with elementary students. My students directly benefitted from my increased content knowledge and confidence in speaking about these topics."
"This class has helped broaden my definition of "Musical Theatre Dance". It has given me a different perspective on the form, and has helped me think about new ways to introduce this style of movement to students. The coursework has emphasized my commitment to placing performances in historical and social contexts, enhancing my ability to look at productions through the lens of politics, current events, social movements, and culture and connecting it to the dance in a synthesized way that I can pass on to my students."
"It gave me a better idea of how to teach Musical Theatre in the dance studio from a choregraphic and dancer's perspective."
"I'm new to teaching this subject and this course provided me with more knowledge about Broadway and which productions I can include in my own curriculm."
"I liked how it was specific to each style, incorporating different aspects of everyday life through different cultures. I also like how it balanced out the creative process and topics that concern us as dancers. It gives me permission to be creative about what I can teach and how I can utilize these tools to make it a more tangible experience."
"The assignments were purposeful, not only helping us think more critically about the content but also how to apply what we're learning to our own lesson preparation."