The Khmer Classical Dance Troupe are particularly poignant representatives of the peoples and music that are becoming part of America in the 1980s. Sought out for death in their own country, specifically because of their art, these refugees are the caretakers of all that remains of a 1200-year-old Cambodian tradition. (RM)

Information about dance history, different types of dances, and dancing in other countries is presented. Ideas are offered for helping children experience all aspects of dance, from scoring to performing. In addition, Alexander Godunov of the American Ballet Theater answers questions of fifth and sixth graders. (PP)

A model performing arts program (The Arts from the Inside Out) for gifted and talented elementary students at the Robert Blair Pollock Elementary School in Philadelphia (PA), provides children with first-hand backstage experience with opera, music, dance, drama, filmmaking, and architecture. (CL)

Reviews films, filmstrips, and videotapes selected from winners at various film festivals as 'Best' for public or academic library collections on subjects as diverse as justice, labor, government, war, life-styles, sports, dance, and film and video art. Bibliographic and distributor information is provided in the attached list of 31 titles. (RAA)

The results of a study on an experimental dance program for mentally retarded children show that these children can improve in physical fitness and that success through physical activities can enhance their generally poor self-concept. (JN)

Suggestions for incorporating mime into physical education programs are discussed. Approached from a nonperforming viewpoint, the relationships among mime, movement education, dance, rhythms, body mechanics, art, music, theater, creative dramatics, and language can be blended with perceptual motor development, static and dynamic balance, and…

Focuses on some associations between movement and social relations using as an example the dance-play (nkwa) of the Ubakala Igbo of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria. Discusses how the dance is used to promote self-identity, prescribe and assert social values and roles, and mediate between persons and their situations. (JMF)

Creative dance is presented as a valuable tool for helping blind children develop positive self-concept, movement skills, concepts of the world around them, and creative ability. (Author/PHR)

Evaluates the development of a language of movement, known as Labanotation from the inventor's name, Rudolph van Laban. Its importance for the measurement of dance movement was combined with an examination of the Dance Notation Bureau, which started thirty-five years ago. (Author/RK)

Creative movement and drama can expand children's understanding of their environment, extend knowledge levels, and broaden creative self-expression. This article describes the benefits of incorporating such learning experiences in the classroom and presents several children's books and related activities that lend themselves to the integration of…

Describes Dutch experimental theatre and dance projects in which the artists themselves participated in the preparatory lessons and/or subsequent workshop. Compares learning experiences of pupils 14 to 16 years of age who participated in the projects. Shows that besides gender and level of education, the involvement of the artist significantly…

Highlights the importance of inclusion of music in preschool curriculum. Promotes using a variety of musical activities to stimulate imagination including quiet listening, marching while clanging instruments, dancing, singing, and playing games. Provides suggestions on where to start, songs, rhythm instruments, musical props, stories and music,…

Focuses on the work of Cecil Sharp (1859-1924), an educator who was the driving force behind a folk-dance revival in England, and the English Folk-Dance Society whose goal was to disseminate knowledge of English Folk-Dances, Singing Games, and Folk-Songs to encourage their practice as a means of national identity in English society. (MER)

Describes the importance of creative dance for the development of young children and the incorporation of creative dance in a preschool class. (RJC)

Describes why and how to make movement part of the teaching routine to enhance the curriculum. Information is presented on movement logistics, managing movement, and music. The article explains how to integrate movement activities into specific science, social studies, math, and language arts units at various elementary school levels. (SM)