ISSN 1529-0824

 

Advancing knowledge in dance education
Encouraging practical application of current research
Promoting quality instruction

 










 

 

 

Official Publication of the National Dance Education Organization

 

Aims and Scope 

Each issue focuses on providing up-to-date information, serving as a resource you can use in daily practice. Articles appearing in the Journal of Dance Education cover the range of dance education in all settings.
Early Childhood and Preschool
K-12
Higher Education
Private Studio
Special Education and Disabled Persons
Children-at-Risk

Each year the Journal delivers original articles on:
Teaching methods and practices
Curriculum and sequential learning
The aesthetic and creative process
Use of higher-order thinking skills and problem solving
Standards at the national, state, and local level
Assessments
Professional preparation and teacher training
Interdisciplinary education

Whatever your practice setting, the Journal of Dance Education has something to offer

Regular Features  

Editorials  

Original Scientific Articles - written by respected authorities in the field detailing the latest results of their current research and the implications for teaching dance. 

Review Articles - providing an in depth, thoughtful analysis and synopsis of topics important to today's dance educators. 

Practical Applications - practical, hands-on articles demonstrating useful teaching strategies and methods that you can put to immediate use in your classroom.

Position and Policy Statements - articles describing the significant developments issued by the National Dance Organization as well as concise reviews of public policy statements that have an impact on dance education in the United States.

Book Reviews highlighting the new, important works. 

Meeting Reviews providing indepth looks at important meetings, conferences, and symposia around the world.

Special Issues 

Each year the journal provides a topic-oriented review issue focusing on an area of dance education that has a significant impact on teaching methods and the training of dancers. 

Each offers a review and summary of the current state of knowledge, serving as a reference you will keep on your shelf and turn to time and again. 

Each special issue is coordinated by a distinguished guest editor and includes comprehensive review articles written by a faculty of recognized experts.