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DISARMING THE PLAYGROUND: VIOLENCE PREVENTION THROUGH MOVEMENT

DANCE 233
Course Description

Study and Practice of using movement, body awareness, creativity and discussion to experience and develop skills to teach others embodied practices for handling stress, anxiety, conflicts, etc. in a peaceful, healthy way. Learn how to use tools to set healthy boundaries and deal with conflicts in the classroom or your life. Receive a thorough introduction to the Disarming the Playground Curriculum, a school violence prevention program rooted in the principles of dance/movement therapy. Learn to adjust activities and experiences for different age groups and different populations.

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