Thesis (M.A.) -- Reformed Theological Seminary, Virtual Campus, 2006. / Description based on Print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio State University, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 147-165). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

This critical review aims to describe and define the field of dance/movement therapy. Attention is paid to central issues in psychology and dance studies which influence the advancement of the modality. Dance/movement therapy is a young profession, developed during the second half of this century, and must be viewed within the socio-cultural context of contemporary western industrialized societies. This work therefore firstly documents the development of dance/movement therapy in the light of recent studies into the nature of bodily expression and non-verbal communication. The phenomenological understanding of the human body is discussed, and the concept of bodyliness proposed in order to encapsulate a multi-dimensional understanding of the meanings of the human body. Dance/movement therapy is then delineated in relation to verbal psychotherapeutic traditions, as well as to the more marginalized body therapies. In this way it is hoped to provide an understanding of the historical precedents and theoretical contexts within which dance/movement therapy is emerging, and ultimately the possibly unique alternative service it may provide. As wide a variety as possible of theoretical approaches in dance/movement therapy is then described, and classified according to the predominant psychological orientation of the proponents. From this a critical review is attempted which is directed broadly at foundational considerations of the profession, rather than at any particular methodology. The enquiry focusses on directions for future possible research which will ensure sound theoretical frames of reference for the developing profession. Discussion of two examples of dance being used in the therapeutic context in South Africa concludes. This section is not a judgmental evaluation of techniques, but intended rather as documentation and broad classification of current work of this nature.

Performative Pedagogy is a philosophical essay on dance telling of the necessity to reintegrate dance in the curriculum as well as a performative inquiry that recognizes space-moments of learning realized through performance. Dance/tool of exploration/research is the integration of multiple layers of understandings, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual, in the absence of word and the presence of silence. This text is a creative response to researchers seeking a legitimate space of recognition for our arts-based processes. Writing choreographically is the integration of phenomenology of kinaesthetic consciousness, hermeneutics, and the not yet known in a moment of imagining. Text sometimes linear, sometimes not, inter-danced with personal photographs, autobiographical narratives, poetry, dancing on the page, exploring a space moment of imagining with you. I explore concepts such as "embodied awareness", "thinking in movement", "voice of the soul", "intentional rhythm", and "language" using a methodology of performative inquiry. Writing choreographically a dance space of imagining invites the reader in a historical journey of dance, from Ruth St-Denis, Isadora Duncan and Mary Wigman to post-modernists Merce Cunningham, Yvonne Rainer, the Grand Union, and Canadian choreographers Francoise Sullivan, Jennifer Mascall, Chick Snipper, and Daniel Soulieres and myself, blurring the boundaries between dancers, choreographers, viewers, as well as between the mediums. This historical movement creates an opportunity for readers to question their own inquiry in dance. Performative Pedagogy: Writing choreographically a dance space of imaginings is an artistic adventure inviting you to re-create meaning within this performative inquiry the same way a spectactor would during a dance performance. Through the explorations of danced moments into the unknown, we may offer pedagogical possibilities. / Education, Faculty of / Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), Department of / Graduate

The Art and Craft of Aerial Dance discusses my personal experiences training and performing aerial dance, along with my study of safe practices in aerial rigging. My journey as a Theatre and Dance Honors-In-Discipline Scholar at East Tennessee State University from 2016-2020, culminated with my senior thesis capstone performance at Azure Aerial Arts on Friday, December 6th, 2019. This exploration into the world of aerial dance began in the spring of 2017 and has not ceased. If anything, the drive and motivation to continue pushing forward despite many obstacles continues to grow and manifest itself into new forms in my life. This drive, and my work as an intern with Night Owl Circus Arts (NOCA) at Azure Aerial Arts over the summer of 2019, propelled me to choose this topic as my final thesis because of all of my accomplishments at ETSU, this is one that I hold nearest and dearest to my heart.

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An examination of inner motivations and outer presentations of selected independent post-modern dance artists, who explored dancing in a wider landscape and cityscape while also creating “alternative” working and living spaces within their community, is glimpsed through the microcosm of an era of independent dance and performance that emerged in Philadelphia’s Old City during the 1970’s and 1980’s. This thesis includes a consideration of philosophical inspirations and movement esthetics built from non-modern dance styles and early dissemination of post-modern techniques, along with the political and social implications of art practices in this environment. Concepts and theory further afield are brought to bear in considering the experimenting sensibility of these dance artists and the roles they played in shaping community and urban life. / Dance

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Canterbury, 2008. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-121). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Temple University, 1997. / Includes abstract. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 311-319).