Career Readiness and Preparation Criteria in

This book develops a rubric that can assist colleges, universities, and communities in providing stronger outcomes for students seeking a career path in dance. This study will serve as a catalyst for inter-academic dialogue to strengthen and advocate the integrity and position of dance education in American colleges and universities.

Kathleen E. Klein is the founding director of dance at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. For the past thirty years, she has also served as the executive director of Klein Dance, Inc., operating a thriving school for dance, a small alternative performing space, and the Klein Dance Company. She was employed by the School of Hartford Ballet in Connecticut while attending a rigorous teacher training program and dancing a demanding performance schedule. She has an extensive background in dance technique, pointe and partnering, ballet theory, kinesiology, dance history, music theory and most important for her students, child psychology and pedagogy. Prior to her engagement at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Klein ran the dance department for Palm Beach Community College (Lake Worth, FL) for six years and also taught dance technique and dance history courses at Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL). Klein completed her Ph.D. in Global Leadership at Lynn University in 2004. A Phi Kappa Phi member committed to community service, she is a member of Americans for the Arts, the American Association of University Women, the Florida Dance Association, Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the Palm Beach County Cultural Council.

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction to the Study	p. 1
Background	p. 1
Dance in Identity Formation of Individuals and Societies	p. 4
Cultural Dance Worldviews	p. 4
Purpose of the Study	p. 8
The Research Question	p. 10
Definition of Terms	p. 10
Limitations of the Study	p. 11
Summary	p. 13
Context of the Study	p. 15
Introduction	p. 15
Cultural, Social, and Religious Relevance of Dance	p. 15
Dance, Anthropology, and Religion	p. 15
Secular Dance	p. 19
Dance at Social Gatherings	p. 20
The Impact of Human Migration and Cultural Mixing on Dance Forms	p. 21
Two Classical Dance Forms-Ballet and Kabuki	p. 23
Dance in the Twentieth Century	p. 24
The Explosion of the American Commercial Dance Industry	p. 27
Dancing in One World	p. 29
Dance in Education	p. 30
Claims of the Arts, Dance, and Education	p. 30
Evolution of Dance Programs in American Postsecondary Education	p. 32
Preparing Students for Careers in Dance-Related Fields	p. 43
Summary	p. 44
Methodology	p. 47
Introduction	p. 47
Research Methods	p. 47
Overview of Research Approach47
Differing Assumptions in Qualitative and Quantitative Designs48
Type of Qualitative Design: Phenomenological	p. 50
Researcher Positionality	p. 52
Negotiating the Research Relationship	p. 54
Selection of Participants	p. 54
Collection and Recording of Data	p. 55
Validity/Reliability	p. 56
Reporting	p. 57
Protection of Subjects and Ethical Considerations	p. 57
Summary	p. 58
Data and Analysis	p. 59
Introduction	p. 59
Five Categories of Consideration	p. 60
Background of Participants	p. 61
Attitude	p. 64
Knowledge: Curriculum and Instruction	p. 67
Skills	p. 74
Behavior	p. 77
Summary	p. 79
Results and Conclusions	p. 81
Introduction	p. 81
Implications of the Study	p. 82
Creating Consciousness of the Transnational and Global Context of Dance	p. 82
Honoring the Multicultural Fabric of American Dance	p. 83
Broadening Leadership Potential and Capacity in Academic Dance Administration	p. 84
Enhancing Opportunities for Faculty Support, Development, and Advancement	p. 85
Fostering Synergy and Interdisciplinary Collaboration within the Institution	p. 87
Fostering Synergy and Alliances between the Institution and Community	p. 87
Promoting Holistic, Integrated Pedagogy, and Practice	p. 88
Insuring the Integrity of Readiness for Performance Careers	p. 89
Insuring the Integrity of Readiness of Nonperformance Careers	p. 90
Conclusions	p. 91
Suggestions for Future Research	p. 92
Summary	p. 93
References	p. 95
Informed Consent Form	p. 103
Interview Guide	p. 105
About the Author	p. 109
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