Overview
This introductory textbook is a clear and practical guide to community dance practice today. An expert panel of contributors, including experienced dance artists, practitioners and academics, combine lively issue-based discussion with practical advice about duty of care, inclusive practice and project coordination.An Introduction to Community Dance: Explores definitions of community dance, Includes engaging case studies to illustrate the many different contexts in which community dance takes place, Is packed with interviews and examples highlighting the key issues and challenges in participatory dance practice, Offers guidance on career pathways and employers' perspectives, Provides a substantial resources section which offers useful 'toolkit' materials such as sample session plans, risk assessment tools and guidelines in good practice.
Promoting debate as well as preparing students for the reality of employment in community dance, this book is essential reading for both students of dance and performing arts and community dance artists.
Synopsis
This introductory textbook is aimed at undergraduates studying community dance. Drawing on high profile contributors, the book is packed with case studies, interviews and examples that students can use to explore issues in contemporary dance practice. A resources section includes session plans, evaluation tools and questionnaires.