Dancing Motherhood

Dancing Motherhood explores the impact of the dance profession on pregnant women and mothers, providing insights from mothers in various areas and recommending changes to support them.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Dancing Motherhood delves into the profound impact of the dance profession on pregnant women and mothers who are part of it. Author Ali Duffy provides a comprehensive foundation by exploring the social and cultural histories, systemic structures, and power that shape the challenges faced by mothers in the dance world. This insightful book then presents perspectives from mothers who excel in various areas of dance, including performance, choreography, dance education, administration, and advocacy, through a combination of survey and interview data.

Based on the responses received from the participants, the book offers valuable recommendations for policy changes, hiring practices, evaluation systems, workplace environments, and other professional and personal practices aimed at better supporting working mothers in the dance field. Additionally, essays from eight working mothers in dance offer intimate, personal stories and valuable guidance tailored specifically for mothers, future mothers, policymakers, colleagues, and supervisors. These essays provide a deeper understanding of the experiences and struggles of dancing mothers and offer practical insights for improving their working conditions and advocating for their rights.

By vividly describing lived experiences and proposing solutions for enhanced working conditions and advocacy, Dancing Motherhood serves as a catalyst for fostering a broader discussion about women in dance and driving positive change to uplift dancing mothers, their employers, and the broader dance community.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367619282