Selected from pictorial records deposited in the National Archives by government agencies, the leaflet lists 194 photographs or copies of artworks portraying American Indians, their homes, and activities. The picture descriptions are grouped by such subject areas as the following: agency buildings (4 citations), agriculture (6), basketwork (3),…

This study sought to investigate effects of a dance program on bilateral toe-standing balance and single-point static balance skills of a group of children with Down Syndrome. Thirteen experimental and 10 control group students between the ages of 3 and 13 years were assessed on toe-standing balance and single-point standing balance on the right…

Using data from the National Opinion Research Center's 1980 national survey, "High School and Beyond," relationships between an overall measure of ability and participation in performing arts activities were examined for 21,479 high school seniors from 1,015 public and private schools. A low positive relationship was found between…

Music videos, with their characteristic visual energy and frenetic music-and-dance numbers, have caught on rapidly since their introduction in 1981, bringing prosperity to a slumping record industry. Creating images to accompany existing music is, however, hardly a new idea. The concept can be traced back to 1877 and Thomas Edison's invention of…

This compilation lists research completed in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, dance, and allied areas during 1984. The document is arranged in two parts. In the index, references are arranged under the subject headings in alphabetical order. Abstracts of master's and doctor's theses from institutions offering graduate programs…

This thesis examines the formation of thought and the separate functions of the left and right brains, emphasizing the scientific basis of creative thinking. It explains the cause and effect relationship of thought and some possible methods for reconstructing an individual's belief system to produce desired effects. This reconstruction process is…

Expressive therapists (in art, music, and dance) possess the techniques necessary for working with older adults who need assistance in making productive use of their leisure time. Therapeutic expressive activities for long-term care residents promote creativity, self-expression, communication, and understanding of oneself. The purpose of the…

Using celebrations drawn from American Indian culture, the teaching guide is intended to help anyone over the age of eight learn from the earth and benefit emotionally and physically from earth festivals. Thirty-six weekly celebration sessions are organized in five seasonal cycles: the autumn equinox cycle, the relationship cycle, the energy…

The booklet provides instructions for five Romanian folk dances. The dances include: the "Hora," one of the oldest, most widely known dances; the "Invirtita" and the "Hategana," Transylvanian celebration dances; the "Sirba," popular in all regions of Romania; and the "Caluserul" (the "Leaping…

Presented is a manual intended to serve as a guide for teaching physical and recreational activities to mentally and emotionally handicapped children. Activities offered emphasize the development of motor skills, physical conditioning, and body movement. Included are over 200 activities in the areas of games and relays, developmental stunts and…

The programming and funding of the professional touring performing arts by college, university and community arts organizations during the 1974-75 season was surveyed in a sixth report since 1965. The study seeks to provide national benchmarks from which the individual arts administrator can make local comparisons. From the 174 responding…

This book focuses on the interdependence of postural alignment and the performance of movement. It provides an educational method (ideokinesis), which stresses the inherent capacity of the nervous system to determine the most efficient neuromuscular coordination for each movement. This method of teaching body balance and efficient movement has…

Artist-teachers, administrators, and other educators will find the elementary and secondary guidelines useful in formulating the objectives and methods of teaching the performing arts. The underlying assumption is that providing children with opportunities to observe, listen, and react to exciting performances leads to educational experiences,…

The revised 1974 bibliography on physical education contains an annotated listing of approximately 75 books, articles, periodicals, newsletters, films, slides, and videotapes for use in programing for visually impaired persons. Activities covered include adapted, corrective, and developmental physical education; swimming; athletics; dance; motor…

Conducted for leaders in recreational facilities for the elderly, this seminar concentrated on how to revive, stimulate, or develop older people's capacity for emotional satisfaction through the arts, including theater, music, films, dance, and the visual arts. Ideas on program planning and locating and choosing cultural resources were also…