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- Previously Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES)
- The Global Labour Research Centre (GLRC) engages in the study of work, employment and labour in the context of a constantly changing global economy.
- Lives Outside the Lines: a Symposium in Honour of Marlene Kadar
- Used only for SWORD Deposit by Adminstrator
- Welcome to WILAA, a gathering place for materials related to research projects that explore work-integrated learning and disability-related accessibility and accommodations.
Recent Submissions
Introduction to proceedings of Dancing into Communities 2022 - The 15th conference of Dance and the Child International
(2024) Cheeseman, Sue; Fisher-Stitt, Norma Sue; Kipling Brown, Ann
Healthy or Harmful: National Experts talk about Children’s Dance
(2024) Bawden, Mary
There is a dire need to protect children from hypersexualization through the use of evocative adult costumes, choreography and music, and to safeguard the art of children’s dance. Sexualized messages through the media influence children. These
messages have become interwoven into children’s dance, which has increasingly led to harmful outcomes. There are many negative impacts related to the sexualization of children. Conversely, healthy dance has many positive outcomes for children. Education is required to shift mindsets, attitudes and cultural norms in the dance industry to prevent the sexualization of girls and boys. This report discusses the above issue.
Five steps to a balanced body: a holistic 10-minute preparation for dance classes and movement activities
(2024) Andrewartha, Jane
The focus of this report is in-class preparation for dance training classes in suburban dance studios and recreational settings, including young and adolescent dancers learning any style of dance. A transition from everyday activities to the activities of
the dance lesson will be time-effective, engaging for the mind as well as the body, and relevant to the subsequent class work. The five steps is a short sequence that I have found to be an effective preparation for my own young and adolescent students
in a suburban dance studio.
Developing empathy and creativity through the virtual dance community
(2024) li, zihao
The present study explores the paradigm shift experienced by dance teachers, students, and artists in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic from face-to-face to virtual environments. Drawing on the experiences and reflections of approximately 120 participants during the pandemic period, this investigation sheds light on the transformative potential of the virtual dance environment to promote empathy and community development by facilitating the communication of thoughts, feelings, and experiences through physical signals and written texts. The study provides an opportunity for dance educators, students, and artists to share problems, exchange ideas, and gain knowledge in response to the pandemic. The research reveals that students are more adaptable to virtual learning environments than teachers. Meanwhile, dance artists continue to evolve and innovate by promoting their works through social media and developing new channels. The study further demonstrates that the pandemicconstraints have fostered a spirit of innovation in teaching, learning, and performance in the dance field. The findings offer valuable insights and recommendations and provide a guide for future dance education and artistic practitioners in an ever-changing world.