First Advisor

Schwartz, Ray Schwartz

First Committee Member

Toewe, Anne

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Document Type

Thesis

Date Created

12-2025

Department

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

Abstract

The purpose of this study was two-fold: (a) to measure student initial understanding of choreography against student final understanding of choreography and (b) to measure student dependency on social media for choreographic initiation. This study focused on the impact of choreographic exercises on participants’ abilities to create dance. This study also focused on the impact of using social media for inspiration on participants’ abilities to create dance. Participants were given a survey, choreographic exercises, reflections, an interview, and a rubric for a final performance project as metrics. These instruments measured participants’ responses in comparison to the beginning of the study to the end of the study. The data collected suggested mixed responses and, thus, no valid results. Limitations included but were not restricted to sample population, research design flaws, and researcher bias. Regardless of limitations, this study benefitted the researcher by informing evaluation of the current curriculum leading to the development of a more robust choreography-based curriculum for a public middle school dance program.

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Disciplines

Education

Keywords

middle school; education; choreography; exercises; choreographic; dance; dance curriculum; technology in dance class; junior high; intermediate

Language

English

Extent

111 pages

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Born digital

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