First Advisor

Ray Schwartz

First Committee Member

Megan E. Odom

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Document Type

Thesis

Date Created

12-2024

Department

College of Performing and Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Dance, Theatre Arts and Dance Student Work

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between cultural diversity among high school dance instructors and its subsequent impact on students' experiences in high school dance education. The researcher used two types of instrumentation to collect the data: semi-structured interview questions and an online survey. The semi-structured interview questions were researcher-developed and open-ended, allowing the eight participants to provide detailed responses regarding their experiences as a dance instructor, cultural diversity, Texas Education Association (TEA) standards, and the requirements for their dance program. The survey questions asked Yes/No/Unsure questions that involved such questions related to faculty diversity, cultural diversity, dance curriculum, and experiences in a dance program. Incorporating the two types of instrumentation provided qualitative and quantitative data as a means to answer the following three essential questions.

Q1 In what ways does cultural diversity or lack thereof affect the way dance curriculum is developed and implemented in Texas high school dance programs?

Q2 What do the Texas Education Association dance standards (TEA) say and what does that look like across Texas high school dance programs?

Q3 What role does choosing and the type of extracurricular activities play in the well-rounded experience of a High School dance program?

The ability to address the three essential questions offered suggested improvements and needs toward cultural diversity representation in public high school dance programs.

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Disciplines

Dance

Keywords

Dance; Diversity; Highschool; Texas

Language

English

Extent

80 pages

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Copyright is held by the author

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Born digital

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