Author: Wenner, Gene C.

Publication Year: 1974

Media Type: Report

Summary:

It is an assumption of this handbook and of the program it describes that dance is fundamental to the education of all children; both as a subject of study, as a skill development, as a tool for the motivation and ability to learn in all other subject areas. The handbook is directed toward the inclusion of dance as an integral part of all public school education at the elementary and secondary level.

Abstract:

It is an assumption of this handbook and of the program it describes that dance is fundamental to the education of all children; both as a subject of study, as a skill development, as a tool for the motivation and ability to learn in all other subject areas. The handbook is directed toward the inclusion of dance as an integral part of all public school education at the elementary and secondary level.

To achieve such a far-reaching purpose, it is necessary that dance companies, dance movement specialists, school administrators, teachers, children and parents work closely together in both understanding and achieving the goal. It also requires that the schools which begin programs continue with the work started by professional dancers and movement specialists. These goals can only be accomplished according to the degree of commitment to change that the school has and its desires to incorporate dance as both a means for change as well as a recognized art form in itself.

Considered in this handbook then are those aspects necessary for the success of a program: the artists, the people, the schools and the community. It concludes with some remarks about two films: Move! and Dancers in the Schools. (p. 1)

CONTENTS
  1. About this handbook.

  2. The dance program.
      Relationship to the schools.

  3. People.

  4. In-school coordinator.
      Standards.
      Communication.
      Schedules.
      Afterward - a continuation.

  5. Teachers.

  6. Students.

  7. Parents.

  8. State and national agencies.

  9. Residency.
      Facilities.

10. Two films.

11. Appendix A. Biographies of contributors.

12. Appendix B. Addresses of state arts agencies.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Arts Education