Discussion Post
Watch the documentary PS Dance. (This hour-long documentary is linked above, and again here. You can also find it in the Kanopy database through the MTSU James Walker Library).
Visit the National Dance Education Organization website, and look at the sections on professional development, online education, and advocacy.
Write a minimum of 100 words in response to the following questions. What do you think the role is of dance in education? Did you experience dance education in your K-12 schools? How can dance be both an area of study and a means to develop creative and cognitive skills? What moments in the documentary stand out to you? What skills and training does it take to teach dance in a K-12 environment? What is required of certified teachers? How do dance educators advocate for the field? Would you consider advocating for dance education? Why or why not?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.