Dance Education: A Redefinition

Dance Education redefines dance pedagogy, offering a holistic and encompassing framework for understanding dance as an art form. It examines the history of dance education, current contexts, and applications, and explores the philosophical application of self-knowledge in dance education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Winner of the 2021 Ruth Lovell Murray Book Award, Dance Education: Redefining the Nature of Dance Pedagogy Today, presents a holistic and encompassing framework for dance education, advocating for a sociocultural and philosophical perspective. In the past, dance education has primarily focused on the learning of dance within Western-based societies, with limited attention to its global application. This book aims to redefine the way dance education is defined, approached, and taught by exploring dance education from diverse cultural perspectives. Structured into three parts, the book delves into essential questions such as the nature of dance, its performance and purpose, and the influence of social contexts on the creation and interpretation of dance. The first part provides a historical overview of dance education, while the second part explores contemporary contexts and applications, including global perspectives and the ability to apply and comprehend dance education across various settings. The third part introduces a novel approach to dance education by examining informal contexts. The book challenges traditional categorizations and presents dance as a way of knowing oneself and the world around us, culminating in the philosophical application of this self-knowledge to guide interactions with others, regardless of their backgrounds. This textbook is a valuable and timely contribution to the field of dance studies, offering a fresh and insightful perspective from one of the most respected figures in the field.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350090354