Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
dance instructors, kinesiological principles, sensory imagery
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Dance
Abstract
Dance instructors teach using different methods. The three most common pedagogical practices are by imitation, imagery and the use of kinesiological principles. Teaching by imitation consists of showing the student what it is you are trying to teach with very little verbal communication and then having the student mimic you. There are different forms of imagery and I chose to explore sensory imagery specifically. Sensory imagery is the use of all the senses: sight, touch, hear, smell, taste. Teaching by sensory imagery consists of using the five senses to bring out different qualities in the movement. Teaching by dance kinesiology targets very specific muscles of the body and different principles and laws that govern movement. Which one of these three techniques is the most effective in a dance instruction situation?
Recommended Citation
Jonutz, Thayer and Phillips, Rebecca Wright
(2014)
"An Exploration in Learning,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 491.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/491