"This has benefitted me as a teacher because I now have a clearer definition of community dance and I can take this back and discuss with students. There are also some great examples provided throughout this course that I think some students will be interested in. I liked the package of resources and readings. I appreciate the prompts to try to make the course material personally relevant."
"As a teacher, this course validated what I had been experiencing at a community based level. It allowed me to understand what makes a community successful and the work and measures it takes to maintain such communities, especially those revolving around the field of dance."
"What I liked about this course was all the different examples that were set to explain what makes a good community and how certain circumstances impact communities big and small. I also loved how there was an element of politics involved, which is something that does fascinate me and feel not studied enough, especially in dance."
"In addition to being a Dance Educator, I am also a Grant Manager. Developing community partnerships is central to the grant I manage. In addition, it was valuable to receive information and literature readings to support building community partnerships, community engagement and NEA Grant information."
"I benefitted from this course because it has made me more powerful as an influencer of dance education in the public community. I know more than I did before (and have the resources) about gaining grant money and being inspired to utilize these opportunities."