An evaluative study was conducted wherein student choreography in 14 Utah secondary schools was assessed by student teachers for incidence and frequency of sexually objectifying or exploitative movement and thematic development. Data regarding each student work was compared with information provided by student choreographers in a written…

The intersections of dance and sexuality and sexual identity are part of the critical discourse important to teaching dance appreciation and dance history. This essay presents aspects of my teaching practice, informed by current writings in queer studies, dance studies, education, and sociology. Awareness of potential classroom diversity helps…

Virginia reel, Hora, Tarantella - folk dancing is an exciting way to explore other cultures. (Editor)

Unlike other fields, especially non-arts areas, dance students do not decide to be scholars early in their dance studies. They enter undergraduate and then graduate study because they want to dance and they later awaken to the fact that if they want to continue in the profession they will probably have to teach. The prospect of scholarship often…

This volume continues the documentation of research in dance with entries from 1967 to early 1972; a previous volume and supplements covered the years 1901 to 1967. The booklet is divided into two sections. The first section is a 297-item listing of research; entries are alphabetized by author but are grouped under headings which indicate the kind…

From Isadora Duncan to Martha Graham, American dancers have come and conquered. (Editor)

Problems such as how camera shots should be used to display artistic refinements and what changes dancers and television production personnel need to make are addressed. The objective is to improve television productions of dance. (DS)

Exotic dance is presented as a valid dance form that affirms the passion of the body, with emphasis on sexuality and sensuality in all their ramifications. (Author/MJB)

Tips are given by an experienced leader on how to plan an evening of square dancing. (MJB)

The article traces the impact of the modern dance movement from the early 1900s and its emphasis on creativity and self-expression on the professional and institutional development of dance therapy. (CB)

This article discusses shinsplints: how they occur, how to prevent them, and how to treat them. (MT)

Dance can be a valuable means of meeting lifetime fitness objectives. Individual ability, style, and knowledge can help in determining which dance experience will provide the most enjoyable means of maintaining fitness. (DF)

Presents the basic principles of two systems for notating African music and dance: Labanotation (created to record and analyze movements) and Greenotation (created to notate musical instruments of Africa and to parallel Labanotation whereby both music and dance are incorporated into one integrated score). (KH)

The author describes the beginning of a ballet/modern dance class for deaf elementary students. The group has performed, attended practice sessions of ballet companies, and participated in dance workshops. (Author/CL)