Open AccessEducationArtPsychology

Jill I. Green

2002.10.1Journal of Dance Education

DOI: 10.1080/15290824.2002.10387219

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Somatic knowledge is examined as content and methodology in dance education, exploring its varying definitions and applications.

Abstract

Before addressing somatic knowledge as content and methodology in dance education, it is useful to take a moment to talk about what is meant by somatic knowledge and somatics as a field of study. The term, “somatics” has been used widely in dance departments throughout this country and the world. However, the term is not a monolith; not everyone uses it in the same way.

Citation format

GREEN, Jill I. Somatic knowledge: The body as content and methodology in dance education. Journal of Dance Education, 2002, 2: 114–118.