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ERIC Number: EJ1224679
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1464-7893
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Is 'Touching' Essential When Teaching Ballet?
Assandri, Eric P.J.
Research in Dance Education, v20 n2 p197-207 2019
The purpose of this action research is to explore the value of 'touching' when teaching in a ballet studio-based class. This method, as part of cultural heritage, is traditionally used and preserved to correct students, but in today's society, this could become challenging and problematic in Higher Education. Is this way of teaching still recommended and accepted by students? As a ballet practitioner and a novice researcher, I decided to assess teaching strategies to evaluate the importance of 'touch' for learners and to collect information in relation to their perception on this teaching style. Findings showed that 'touching' is widely accepted and desired as long as clear parameters were explained and understood by both teachers and students.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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