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AAAPE
establishment of the American Association for the Advancement of Physical Education -
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historical perspective
aspects of dance instruction expands to several schools and colleges throughout the United States -
Dance Major Program
Margaret H'Doubler founded the firds dance major program at the University of Wisconsin -
DIYS
integration of dance activity in school curriculum -
Great Depression
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World War ll
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dance
dance was limited and remained a phyical educatuon for quite some time -
back to the basics
learning in classrooms which seemed to weaken progressive education ideas -
change
1960's challenged the public education system; pushed to explore new directions that would change the history of dance -
desegregation
this not only effected African americans but women, gay men and women along with other minorities in American society. -
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growth, dance and education
due to government funding for education and arts programs along with a national focus on diversity there was a subsequent growth of dance education and education in dance -
NEA
congress established the National Endowment for the Arts and for the Humanities -
the change
Equal Educational Opportunity Act moved dance from a physical education to an arts department -
K-12
the last half of the 20th century defined the value and place of dance in education -
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education
potential differences in learning styles were not only addressed but also a nurturing of cultural thinking was influenced. -
Contemporary Context
comprehensive dance programs were usually found at secondary and sometimes middle school levels -
No Child Left Behind
states that high levesl of acedemic accountability in core subject areas be taught by thoes who are qualified. this included dance as a core subject