Start Date
11-12-2019 10:10 AM
Description
Many people believe they cannot move and dance like others, due to their own preconceived notions about their bodies’ movement capabilities. Since all babies are born with the same movement instincts and anatomical design, I question if our perceived dance capabilities are derived from our environment rather than our anatomy. To answer my question, I would use a variety of research methods beginning with the review of scholarly journal articles, books, and websites relating to my topics of dance, anatomy, culture, kinesiology, psychology, anthropology, etc. and visual media sources like movies and documentaries about different cultural dance styles, dancers, and the previously stated topics. A dance and movement experiment conducted with dancers and non-dancers from different dance levels, cultural, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, etc. will also provide evidence for my question. Personal recounts from my dance experiences in conjunction with interviews with dance professionals, amateurs, teachers, and the experiment subjects will be additional research sources. With expected results proving that one’s anatomy, race, and genetics do not impact or inhibit what style of dancing he or she can perform, I hope to influence how dance is taught and perceived across all cultures.
Anyone Can Dance
Many people believe they cannot move and dance like others, due to their own preconceived notions about their bodies’ movement capabilities. Since all babies are born with the same movement instincts and anatomical design, I question if our perceived dance capabilities are derived from our environment rather than our anatomy. To answer my question, I would use a variety of research methods beginning with the review of scholarly journal articles, books, and websites relating to my topics of dance, anatomy, culture, kinesiology, psychology, anthropology, etc. and visual media sources like movies and documentaries about different cultural dance styles, dancers, and the previously stated topics. A dance and movement experiment conducted with dancers and non-dancers from different dance levels, cultural, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, etc. will also provide evidence for my question. Personal recounts from my dance experiences in conjunction with interviews with dance professionals, amateurs, teachers, and the experiment subjects will be additional research sources. With expected results proving that one’s anatomy, race, and genetics do not impact or inhibit what style of dancing he or she can perform, I hope to influence how dance is taught and perceived across all cultures.
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Mentor: Kristen Smiarowski