The place of dance in the National Curriculum
University of Wales Institute Cardiff
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The research aims to discover where dance should be placed within the National Curriculum. The study will look at the adequacy of the curriculum orders for
The place of dance in the National Curriculum
University of Wales Institute Cardiff
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The research aims to discover where dance should be placed within the National Curriculum. The study will look at the adequacy of the curriculum orders for dance education, and question whether or not the physical education curriculum caters for dance or if dance is best placed within the arts in schools. This shall be achieved highlighting important issues of the debate such as recognising the benefits of dance, identifying the limitations and the issue of non-specialist teachers teaching dance. A sample of six subjects from both the physical education background and performing arts background were request to partake within the study. Structured interviews were conducted and recorded with each participant. It was felt that this was the most effe