THE DANCE ELECTIVE: A PLEA FOR EDUCATION THROUGH DANCE IN MAINSTREAM SCHOOLING
THE DANCE ELECTIVE: A PLEA FOR EDUCATION THROUGH DANCE IN MAINSTREAM SCHOOLING

Summary/Abstract: Movement and dance have long been recognized as valuable tools in a child's development, which highlights the need to prioritize the introduction of dance as an optional school subject from an early age. The subject Education through Dance serves as a fundamental support for the development of emotional intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, and nonverbal communication skills.In addition to these aspects, it is a highly complex and diverse discipline, shaped by the influences of various historical periods and capable of stimulating a child’s imagination. Furthermore, its interdisciplinary nature creates meaningful connections with other subjects such as history, anthropology, geography, ethnography, and even mathematics.

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