Date Created

12-2017

Embargo Date

6-1-2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

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

First Advisor

Minton, Sandra L.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore whether a dance improvisation curriculum could help young women strengthen their negotiating skills. Research identifies skills such as confidence, problem solving, creativity, listening, and collaboration as necessary to successful negotiation. This project examined whether students could learn these critical negotiation skills through dance improvisation. More broadly, it assessed the benefits of a dance improvisation practice and how those benefits can apply to everyday life outside of the dance classroom. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to analyze data in this study. The following instrumentation resulted in data that were analyzed qualitatively: pre- and post-test, post test reflection, student journal, and exit questionnaire. The following instruments were used to collect data that were analyzed quantitatively: pre- and post-survey and pre- and post-director evaluation rubric. The data suggest that the curriculum cultivated a negotiation skillset and appeared to have a positive impact on the students as developing artists, community members, and leaders.

Keywords

Dance improvisation, Negotiation skills

Extent

80 pages

Rights Statement

Copyright is held by the author.

Digital Origin

Born digital

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