Dance Pedagogy for a Diverse World: Culturally Relevant Teaching in Theory, Research and Practice Contributor(s): McCarthy-Brown, Nyama (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786497025 ISBN-13: 9780786497027 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Dance - Regional & Ethnic - Education |
Dewey: 792.8 |
LCCN: 2017011482 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 9" (0.75 lbs) 244 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Issues of race, class, gender and religion permeate the study of contemporary dance, resulting in cultural clashes in classrooms and studios. The first of its kind, this book provides dance educators with tools to refocus teaching methods to celebrate the pluralism of the United States. The contributors discuss how to diversify ballet technique classes and dance history courses in higher education, choreographing dance about socially charged contemporary issues, and incorporating Native American dances into the curriculum, among other topics. The application of relevant pedagogy in the dance classroom enables instructors to teach methods that reflect students' culture and affirm their experiences. |