Dance Resource Category: Educational Resources

Dance Advantage

A blog about dance for teachers, parents & students

Dance Advantage

A blog about dance for teachers, parents & students

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Partnering Dance and Education. Intelligent Moves for Changing Times

This book offers information and insights for university dance educators and their students, administrators, policy makers, parents, dance instructors, dancers, and dance enthusiasts. Part 1, “Understanding Dance Education,” explains key features of the discipline of dance and how it is a performing, liberal, physical, and applied art. Its four chapters include (1) “Is Dance a Distinct Body of Knowledge?” (2) “The Power of Dance Well Taught,” (3) “Survival of Dance Education,” and (4) “Who Should Teach Dance?” Part 2, “Learning In, About, and Through Dance,” describes how to teach social, academic, and career skills through dance. Its chapters include (5) “Teaching Academic, Citizenship, and Workplace Skills Through Dance,” (6) “Dance Education for At-Risk Youth,” (7) “Children’s Dance at Play as a Teaching Tool,” (8) “National Identity and Cultural Diversity in Dance Education,” (9) “Dance Education and Gender,” and (10) “Dance Education and Stress.” A finale, “Overcoming Obstacles and Moving Forward,” discusses hurdles to dance education’s success and notes promising pathways to overcome these obstacles. The three appendixes include discussion questions, an outline of National Dance Education Standards, and dance education resources.

Partnering Dance and Education. Intelligent Moves for Changing Times

This book offers information and insights for university dance educators and their students, administrators, policy makers, parents, dance instructors, dancers, and dance enthusiasts. Part 1, “Understanding Dance Education,” explains key features of the discipline of dance and how it is a performing, liberal, physical, and applied art. Its four chapters include (1) “Is Dance a Distinct Body of Knowledge?” (2) “The Power of Dance Well Taught,” (3) “Survival of Dance Education,” and (4) “Who Should Teach Dance?” Part 2, “Learning In, About, and Through Dance,” describes how to teach social, academic, and career skills through dance. Its chapters include (5) “Teaching Academic, Citizenship, and Workplace Skills Through Dance,” (6) “Dance Education for At-Risk Youth,” (7) “Children’s Dance at Play as a Teaching Tool,” (8) “National Identity and Cultural Diversity in Dance Education,” (9) “Dance Education and Gender,” and (10) “Dance Education and Stress.” A finale, “Overcoming Obstacles and Moving Forward,” discusses hurdles to dance education’s success and notes promising pathways to overcome these obstacles. The three appendixes include discussion questions, an outline of National Dance Education Standards, and dance education resources.

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Shoreline Arts Alliance Scholarship for the Arts

Applications are now available for Scholarships in the Arts 2021. Juniors and Seniors within our 24 town region can apply for a chance to receive a $1,000 Scholarship and/or Mentorship with a professional in dance.

Applications and more information can be found on the SAA website.

Shoreline Arts Alliance Scholarship for the Arts

Applications are now available for Scholarships in the Arts 2021. Juniors and Seniors within our 24 town region can apply for a chance to receive a $1,000 Scholarship and/or Mentorship with a professional in dance.

Applications and more information can be found on the SAA website.

National Dance Education Organization (NDEO)

NDEO provides professional development, networking forums, honor societies, journals, research and advocacy tools for teachers, administrators and students in the field of dance arts education. Our members teach multiple dance genres in a variety of environments including, but not limited to, K-12 schools, dance studios, colleges and community centers. Join NDEO to advance your career and benefit your students. Become a part of a community that shares your passion for excellence in teaching the art of dance.

National Dance Education Organization (NDEO)

NDEO provides professional development, networking forums, honor societies, journals, research and advocacy tools for teachers, administrators and students in the field of dance arts education. Our members teach multiple dance genres in a variety of environments including, but not limited to, K-12 schools, dance studios, colleges and community centers. Join NDEO to advance your career and benefit your students. Become a part of a community that shares your passion for excellence in teaching the art of dance.

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