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Values, attributes and practices of dance artists in inclusive dance talent development contexts

  • Elsa Urmston
    ,
  • Jen Aujla
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Abstract

There is a paucity of research focused on understanding the qualities which underpin dance artists’ practice in working with talented young dancers with disabilities. This study investigated what informs how dance artists work in inclusive dance talent development contexts. Four dance class observations were conducted to provide evidence of dance artists’ qualities in practice. Six dance artists participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic data analysis revealed four categories: the dance persona; values; attributes; and practices of dance artists. The dance persona was typified by characteristics such as being human, humility, altruism, and confidence. Artists’ values and attributes included celebrating difference, aspiring towards equality and relationality. Their practices were exemplified by varied differentiation strategies and an emphasis on reflection. These findings provide new insight into what drives artists working with dancers with and without disabilities, and aids better understanding of best practice in this context.

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Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 14-23

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Dance Education (Volume 21, Issue 1)

Publication milestones

  • Accepted/In press - 17/09/2019
  • Published - 17/09/2019

Publication status

Published - 17/09/2019

ISSN

1529-0824

Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/623646
  • Scopus: 85073996576

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