Dance and Belonging : Implicit Bias and Inclusion in Dance Education.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Crystal U.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dance--Sociological aspects.

Dance.

Dance--Study and teaching--Social aspects.

Discrimination in education.

Dance and race.

Racism.

Colorism.

Social psychology--Case studies.

Social psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2022.

Summary:

"Employing social science research, this book details how bias affects the brain, perception and decision-making, identifying how these factors manifest in the field of dance. Centering the author's experience as a researcher, educator and lifelong dancer, it applies social psychology to the events, communities, and teaching strategies in dance classrooms of all sizes and age ranges. Using critical theory as a framework, chapters define implicit biases and explore the power dynamics that shape interactions on and off the dance floor. Various examples of bias in dance education are examined in detail, as are the ramifications of prejudice and inequity. Finally, the book disseminates the mechanisms that both exacerbate and disrupt the effects of biases, ultimately exploring practiced solutions for addressing bias in the dance classroom. Unique in its narrow focus, this book inspires dance students, teachers, education administrators and arts stakeholders to begin new conversations that will allow dance classrooms to become more welcoming, inclusive spaces"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Preface

Introduction: Biases and Behavior

1. Privilege, Power, and Positionality

2. Social Markers of Bias

3. Dance Aesthetics

4. Biases and Behaviors

5. Feeders and Disruptors of Bias

6. Numbers, Qualities, and Bodies

7. Reintegration

Appendix A: Social Justice Curriculum Design Outline

Appendix B: Community Norms Sample

Chapter Notes

Works Cited

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Davis, Crystal U. Dance and Belonging

ISBN:

9781476647890

OCLC:

1356572757