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Aline Verbeke; Julie Rodeyns; Free De Backer – Research in Drama Education, 2024
The presence of non-disabled artists challenges the possibility of disability aesthetics in arts and disability projects. This study therefore examines the meaning of disability for the aesthetics of their collaborations and artistic practice through in-depth interviews with twelve Belgian non-disabled performing artists. The findings show that…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Theater Arts, Artists, Attitudes toward Disabilities
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Morris, Gay – Research in Drama Education, 2013
In 2005-2009, the author researched the theatre-making practices of young people in selected black townships near Cape Town, South Africa. Township theatre groups comprised secondary school learners and out-of-school youth who join together to learn about and make theatre, perform and watch each other. These theatre practitioners do not describe…
Descriptors: Theater Arts, Foreign Countries, Out of School Youth, Informal Education
Grumich, Rob – Exceptional Parent, 2008
Music improves spatial reasoning, which is vital to strengthening the mental circuits used for mathematics. Dance develops critical thinking skills along with persistence and perseverance. Drama becomes a partner in the development of abstract thought and speaking skills. And the larger process of creating musical theater encourages cooperation,…
Descriptors: Theater Arts, Theaters, Parents, Speech Skills
Barrell, M. Kay – 1991
This handbook is designed for specific use by performing arts presenters and touring companies. These companies pose an immense range of production requirements and challenges to a presenter. The book stresses the basics of technical production with an emphasis on presenting dance. Dance has more inherent pitfalls in its production requirements,…
Descriptors: Dance, Drama, Guidelines, Guides
LeValley, Guy G., Comp. – 1976
This bibliography lists 75 items--books, articles, research, and magazines--dealing with stage lighting for the dance. Most of the items have brief annotations. (JM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Dance, Lighting, Stages (Facilities)
Hayes, Elizabeth R., Ed.; And Others – 1981
This publication provides suggestions for school and professional level dance program production. The first chapter contains a brief history of twentieth century costumes and settings for dance. The second chapter discusses program planning, auditions, and rehearsals. Costume design and construction are covered in the third and fourth chapters. In…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Clothing Design, Cultural Activities, Dance
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Weil, Henry – Change, 1976
The Dance Theatre of Harlem, which includes both a school and a publicly performing dance company, is described from its inception by its artistic director, Arthur Mitchell, to its current activities. Budgets, student characteristics, and philosophy are discussed. (LBH)
Descriptors: Blacks, Dance, Disadvantaged Youth, Higher Education
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC. – 1995
This publication is a performance guide containing several brief articles for students to use before and after attending an Arts Exposure Program given by the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH). The first article, "Dancing," traces the origins and history of dance itself, and in particular, ballet. The second article, "Arthur Mitchell…
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art History, Artists
Staroba, Frank – M.W.C.A. Encoder, 1974
During the last ten years, educational theatre has evidenced a greater relevance to and a growing involvement in contemporary life. College theatre programs have become more professional, with some universities having developed their own companies or cooperative arrangements with nearby regional theatres. The variety of performance spaces in new…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, College Programs, Dance, Drama
Blaufarb, Marjorie – Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Dance, Education Courses, Innovation, Intercollegiate Cooperation
Johnson, Albert and Bertha – 1969
This book with a three-part format contains information which the would-be thespian needs to know for maximum enjoyment and success in stage activities. The first part, "Heritage," traces the history and development of the theater from primitive ritual through the drama of classical Greece and Rome, the Renaissance, and modern Europe and America,…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acting, Characterization, Creative Dramatics
Zakaras, Laura; Lowell, Julia F. – RAND Corporation, 2008
The findings summarized in this report are intended to shed light on what it means to cultivate demand for the arts, why it is necessary and important to cultivate this demand, and what state arts agencies (SAAs) and other arts and education policymakers can do to help. The research considered only the benchmark arts central to public policy:…
Descriptors: Play, Visual Arts, Classical Music, Art Education
Lorenzi, Paul – 1987
Descriptions are provided of projects undertaken at three county colleges in New Jersey to improve the cultural enrichment opportunities of the surrounding communities. First, introductory material discusses the pluralistic components (i.e., federal, state, and local governments; philanthropic foundations; private patrons; business; and the market…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Community Colleges, Community Services, Cultural Activities
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1986
A part of the New York City Board of Education Early Stages educational program, this activity packet was developed to assist teachers in preparing students for viewing the American Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker." The guide begins with a section on preparing for the performance, and includes information on the Early…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Class Activities, Cultural Activities, Cultural Education
SUMMER, MARK R. – 1967
UNDER A U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION GRANT, AN INVESTIGATION WAS MADE OF TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES USED IN LONG TERM COMMUNITY SPONSORED EPIC PRESENTATIONS BY MAJOR OUTDOOR HISTORICAL AND CLASSICAL DRAMA COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES. THE PRINCIPAL FINDINGS ARE BASED ON 83 ON THE SPOT SURVEYS AND INTERVIEWS WITH DIRECTORS AND STAFF MEMBERS…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Audiences, Audio Equipment, Budgets
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