Leaping into Dance Literacy through the Language of Dance (R)

The main aim of this book is to present the theory and purpose underpinning the approaches to dance literacy as explored by the Language of Dance® community in the USA and UK. Through their teacher training programs, they are changing the face of dance-based dance literacy using motif notation. This book reveals how dance notation literacy has changed due to practices being focused on constructivist and constructionist pedagogy. Arts-literate dancers can deepen their dance craft and transfer their arts knowledge, capacities, and skills to lifelong learning. Dance-based dance literacy practices using notation enhance learners' flexibility, adaptability, self-direction, initiative, productivity, responsibility, leadership, and cross-cultural skills. The book will appeal to dance educators focusing on cognitive and metacognitive learning in dance using communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Useful for preschool and primary teachers aiming to integrate dance into classroom experiences and for secondary teachers teaching dance and looking to upgrade their approach to dance literacy so students are able to achieve higher-level cognitive learning, problem-solving, and social skills in dance classrooms. Choreographers and dance teachers will find new approaches to dance making and to expressing their craft using a system that is well-codified and now augmented with examples to guide them with making their own projects and processes. Anyone with an interest in the idea of dance literacy will find concrete examples of how to put their knowledge into practice to advance their teaching and dance-making.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 410 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2024
Publisher: Intellect Books

The Language of Dance® community in the USA and UK has a primary goal of presenting the theory and purpose that underpin the approaches to dance literacy as they have been explored. Through their comprehensive teacher training programs, they are revolutionizing the field of dance-based dance literacy by employing motif notation.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how dance notation literacy has evolved as a result of practices that prioritize constructivist and constructionist pedagogy. Drawing upon the pioneering work of dance educator Ann Hutchinson Guest and further developed by her esteemed protégés, this groundbreaking publication stands as the first of its kind to bring together a wealth of theoretical insights, practical applications, original research outcomes, taxonomies, model lesson plans, learning domain taxonomies of dance, and the voices of dance teachers who have ventured into the realm of dance notation literacy.

We are currently living in a transformative era for dance education, where a strong emphasis is placed on engaging learners through the creation of connections between various learning domains. By adopting constructivist and constructionist learning approaches, we are fostering a deeper engagement among students, enabling them to delve into the intricacies of dance and apply their arts knowledge, capacities, and skills to lifelong learning endeavors.

Arts-literate dancers possess the ability to enhance their dance craft and seamlessly transfer their arts knowledge, capacities, and skills to various contexts. Dance-based dance literacy practices that incorporate notation not only enhance learners' flexibility, adaptability, self-direction, initiative, productivity, responsibility, leadership, and cross-cultural skills but also lay the foundation for cognitive and metacognitive learning in dance.

This book holds immense appeal to dance educators who are dedicated to fostering cognitive and metacognitive learning in dance through effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. It serves as a valuable resource for preschool and primary teachers who aim to integrate dance into their classroom experiences, as well as for secondary teachers who teach dance and seek to enhance their approach to dance literacy, ensuring that students can achieve higher levels of proficiency and mastery.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 170 x 246 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789389562