Technological enhancements in the teaching and learning of reflective and creative practice in dance
Date
2008Abstract
A team of researchers at De Montfort University’s Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts
has explored uses of technology in dance education. The wider context of dance and
technology pedagogy includes research into dance, technologies, learning and teaching and
the relationships between teaching and research. The paper addresses all of these themes. Three
pedagogic research projects are reported on. They address dance and technology in terms of:
(i) teaching the Alexander Technique for dancers, (ii) improvisation, (iii) interactive practice
using the software environment Isadora. Two main themes are highlighted: (1) use of
technology as a means of enabling reflection, and (2) technology as a means of both engaging
in the creative process and as a creative tool. It is argued that student-centred autonomous
learning in dance can be significantly enhanced by an informed application of technologies.
Description
This is an electronic version of an article published in Huxley, M., Doughty, S., Francksen, K. and Leach, M. (2008) Technological enhancements in the teaching and learning of reflective and creative practice in dance. Research in Dance Education. 9 (1), pp.129-146.. Research in Dance Education is available online at: www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14647890802088041
Citation : Huxley, M., Doughty, S., Francksen, K. and Leach, M. (2008) Technological enhancements in the teaching and learning of reflective and creative practice in dance. Research in Dance Education. 9 (1), pp.129-146.
ISSN : 1470-1111
1464-7893
1464-7893
Research Group : Dance Research
Research Group : Intermediality and Performance Research Group
Research Group : Intermediality and Performance Research Group
Research Institute : Music, Technology and Innovation - Institute for Sonic Creativity (MTI2)
Research Institute : Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies
Research Institute : Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies
Peer Reviewed : Yes
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