Examines the theories of Howard Gardner and Rudolf Laban as frameworks for exploring issues of creativity and dance education. Asserts that Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and Laban's language for movement description provide a language for discussing creativity in dance. (CFR)

This monograph provides a resource guide for curriculum planners in dance education for grades kindergarten through 12. It is composed of broad guidelines and selected examples rather than specific program prescriptions in order that state and local curricula and courses of study may be developed according to the needs of the population they…

Liberally illustrated with photographs and drawings, this book is comprised of articles on the history of the performing arts at the Library of Congress. The articles, listed with their authors, are (1) "Stranger in Paradise: The Writer in Hollywood" (Virginia M. Clark); (2) "Live Television Is Alive and Well at the Library of…

This article discusses how the Eastern tradition of inwardness and unification is an important lesson for Western education in the arts. (JS)

The nine articles in this monograph deal with aesthetics from a broad-based approach appealing to an eclectic dance audience. The papers were written by dancers, dance philosophers, and physical educators. Two papers examine the role of the body as the dancers' aesthetic medium, including the use of yoga to increase body awareness. Other papers…

This compilation of research completed in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, and dance during 1978 is divided into three sections. The first section is an index. Cross references are given for all the listings in the following two sections. References are arranged under subject headings, which are in alphabetical order. Section…

AN ARTS INSTITUTE WAS DEVELOPED AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY THAT IS INDEPENDENT BUT ALSO ORGANIZATIONALLY AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE INSTITUTE OPERATES MANY VARIED ENTERPRISES IN THE FIELDS OF VISUAL ARTS, DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC, AND OPERA. A SURVEY ASSEMBLED DATA TO TEST THE THEORY THAT MANY LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA COULD BE…

A study was conducted to determine whether dance-trained, television-trained, and regular television viewing audiences would evaluate different approaches to televising dance differently. Three versions of a dance performance were videotaped: (1) version A, a one-camera, one-shot recording; (2) version B, a two-camera, real-time-edited approach,…

This guide provides information about resources for use in the creative arts--art, crafts, dance, drama, and music programs--for individuals with various handicapping conditions. Listings are provided for printed references, audiovisual materials, resource persons actively involved in one or more areas of the creative arts, associations and…

This study is a review of the social and behavioral science research covering the period 1900-1968 relevant to aesthetic education in the field of dance. The objectives of this study were to provide an overview of the state of the art, a summary of research findings, and an index to research studies. For purposes of this review, the articles…

All teachers who work with children should develop their role as creative movement teachers as well. (RC)

Movement and dance as means of worship are discussed by a religious sacred dancer. (MJB)

Seven suggestions for interesting, effective dance instruction in elementary school are presented: (1) don't call it dance; (2) begin gradually; (3) start with a cooperative class; (4) use props; (5) use vigorous movements; (6) avoid "dance to the music"; and (7) progress from movement to imagery. (MJB)

Aerobics dance classes are examined in terms of participants, context, values and perspectives, social milieu, and goals and motivation. (MT)

The American Dance Festival has begun a three-year effort to encourage scholars to delve into the history and influences of black modern dance, and the Ford Foundation has promised $300,000 to the project. Some express concern about separating black choreography from other American dance. (MSE)