This course introduces students to an appreciation of dance and creative movement. Through a combination of rigorous analysis and reflection of various dance performances, artists, and techniques students will gain new knowledge and strategies for viewing, creating, and critiquing dance both in and outside of the classroom. This course will focus on contemporary strategies for educators to reflect on personal practices and teaching styles as well as provide positive critical feedback to students engaged within dance education as well as other k-12 educational experiences and contexts that utilize creative movement.