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Qualifications
M Ed.(Hons),(Waikato), Dip. Ed. Studies. (Waikato), BPE. (Birmingham)
Short introduction
Dorothy teaches courses in physical education, dance and movement education across the Bachelor of Physical Education, Bachelor of Education (Teaching) and Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary).
Educational History
Dorothy was a Head of Physical Education and Dance throughout her career in the secondary education system in English Grammar Schools, Comprehensive Schools and a High School College in New Zealand before becoming a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Waikato in 1990. In 1995 she was invited by the Minister of Education to work on the Policy Advisory Groups to draw up specifications for the curriculum development of both Health and Physical Education and the Arts due to her specialist movement and dance knowledge. In addition to her lecturing career she pursued a strong interest in developing and promoting Maori contemporary dance. She travelled extensively presenting her research and choreography at major International and National Conferences before transferring to the Auckland Epsom Campus in 2003.
Area of expertise
Her publication and research interests are dance and physical education pedagogy, dance in physical education, multi- cultural dance choreography, dance therapy, dance in literature and writing of dance and aesthetic experience at a post graduate level
Current teaching (2006)
- Dance education and expressive movement
- dance pedagogy
- physical education pedagogy
- gymnastics
- sports in physical education
- secondary graduates in physical education
- Dance education and expressive movement
Publications
Article
Coe, D. (2004), Dancing in the energy fields of light: the release of cultural identity into modern contemporary dance. Change- Transformations in Education- Arts enriched research and teaching.7 ( 2) 22-35. University of Sydney.
Journal articles
Coe, D. (2003) "Dance has connected me to my voice"- the value of reflection in establishing effective dance pedagogy. Waikato Journal of Education, (9), 39-51.
Coe,D. and Strachan, J,(2002), Writing Dance: tensions in researching movement or aesthetic experiences International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, September, v.15. no.5. p.497-513.
Coe, D.(2001). Finding Children’s dancing feet- Edline -School of Education, Vol,13, (1),2001.
Non-refereed journal article
Coe,D. (2002) "Why should children dance ? "; the New Zealand perspective. United States Chapter of daCi (Dance and the Child international) Newsletter. Spring 2002.
Conference presentation
Coe, D. (2001), Weaving a cloak of choreographic intent - connecting the fibres.
Conference proceedings. Critical Reflections on Dance Research , Danz Research Forum July 2001
Putahi…Choreographer and director of 30 min. full dance theatre production
Academy of Arts, University of Waikato, May 10-11th,2003
It’s a Far Cry…Choreographer of duet of 20 min. dance theatre in "Intimate Distance".Academy of Arts, University of Waikato, May 10-11th,2002
Empty the foot and Lift a Hand- Choreographer of duet in "Intimate Distance".
Academy of Arts, University of Waikato, May 10-11th, 2002
Artistic Director of "Intimate Distance" - full dance production at the Academy of Arts,
Waikato University. May 10th-11th, 2002
"Dancing Soles"- choreographer of full student performance in "Footprints", October, 2001.
" Intermezzo"-.choreographer of a new duet for the Unity Dance Collective performance of ‘Reflections’ September, 2001.
"Towards the Light and 5tyle" Choreographer of two duets for the Tui Tangi te Aorere - New Zealand Professional Dance performance, Academy of the Arts, University of Waikato. July,2001
"5tyle". …Choreographer of a new duet for the Celebration of Performing Arts,
Aotea Centre, Auckland, June. 2001.
Interwoven Artistry . dance trio Musicians. The Turnovsky Trio.
Music. R. Schumann: Adagio and Allegro for violoncello and piano in A-flat major. Op.70.
This was an innovative dynamic presentation showing how the dancers and the musicians interweave their artistic skills into a new interpretation of artistic experience.
