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ERIC Number: EJ450945
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0380-2361
Creative Dance in Elementary Schools: A Theoretical and Practical Justification.
Mac Donald, Colla J.
Canadian Journal of Education, v16 n4 p434-41 Fall 1991
A theoretical and practical justification is presented for including creative dance in the elementary school curriculum, drawing on a study of six creative-dance workshops and their effects on teacher attitudes. Eight teachers' reflections on their experiences show the vital role of creative dance. (SLD)
Descriptors: Creative Art, Curriculum Development, Dance, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Theory Practice Relationship, Workshops
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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