Reference for dance, physical education, music, and classroom teachers K-12. Reference and supplemental text for university and college instructors of history of dance, dance appreciation, folk dance, world and cultural dance, and introduction to dance.
Table of Contents:
Contents
Dance Finder
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Book and DVD Package
Part I: Building Critical Thinking Skills in Dance
Chapter 1. Viewing: What Did You See?
Chapter 2. Connecting: What Do You Know?
Chapter 3. Responding: What Do You Think? What Do You Wonder?
Chapter 4. Performing: What Can You Do?
Part II: Sorting Dances Into Categories and Subcategories
Chapter 5. Concert or Theatrical Dance
Chapter 6. World Dance
Chapter 7. Social Dance
Chapter 8. Historical Dance
Part III: Using Dance Forms: Looking at Dance Through Different Lenses
Chapter 9. Helping Students Develop Aesthetic Values
Chapter 10. Comparing Dance Forms and Dances
Chapter 11. Focusing on Universal Themes and Sociopolitical Issues
Chapter 12. Reflecting on Diversity and Blending of Cultural Aspects
Appendix: Levels of Thinking
Glossary
References
About the Authors
DVD User Instructions
