To promote dance as a form of entertainment

To use dance as a tool for social change

To preserve and document traditional dance forms

To train professional dancers

By conducting research on dance history and theory

By teaching dance classes and workshops

By collaborating with community organizations

By creating dance performances for public audiences

Leading dance workshops for underprivileged youth

Developing dance curricula for schools and community centers

Organizing dance festivals that celebrate cultural diversity

All of the above

By providing a platform for self-expression and empowerment

By fostering empathy and understanding among diverse communities

By promoting physical and mental well-being

All of the above

Lack of funding and resources

Resistance from traditional dance communities

Difficulty in measuring the impact of dance interventions

All of the above

By building strong partnerships with community organizations

By conducting rigorous research to demonstrate the impact of dance

By advocating for increased funding and support for dance programs

All of the above

Dr. Brenda Dixon Gottschild

Dr. Joan Frosch

Dr. Sally Ann Ness

All of the above

By involving community members in the planning and implementation process

By securing long-term funding and resources

By building capacity within the community to continue the dance program

All of the above

By collecting quantitative data on participation and outcomes

By conducting qualitative research to understand the experiences of participants

By using mixed methods to triangulate findings

All of the above

By presenting their research findings to policymakers and funders

By collaborating with other dance scholars and organizations

By engaging in public outreach and education

All of the above

Using technology to connect with remote communities

Developing dance programs that address specific social issues

Collaborating with artists from other disciplines to create interdisciplinary projects

All of the above

By learning about the cultural context of the community they are working with

By involving community members in the decision-making process

By adapting their dance programs to fit the needs and values of the community

All of the above

Obtaining informed consent from participants

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of participants

Avoiding harm to participants

All of the above

By conducting follow-up studies to track the progress of participants

By collecting data on the sustainability of the dance program after the scholar's involvement ends

By engaging with community members to understand the lasting effects of the program

All of the above

By providing training and mentorship to community dance leaders

By assisting in the development of organizational structures and governance models

By connecting community dance organizations with resources and funding opportunities

All of the above