Description & Mission
It shall be
the purpose of the Dance Division of CAHPERD to promote
and assist in the development and maintenance of dance
programs of excellence, both in breadth and depth, at
all levels of education throughout the state of California.The
specific functions of the Division shall be to:
- Encourage
and stimulate professional growth and development.
- Assist
in disseminating information on effective instructional
strategies, curricula, assessment methods, resources,
technology, legislation and national trends.
- Encourage
and facilitate research in dance and assist in the
translation of theory into workable practices.
- Study timely
issues in dance education and take the initiative
in resolving problems.
- Plan and
organize the dance sessions for the Annual State Conference,
sponsor dance workshops, conduct meetings and initiate
special projects to meet the needs of California dance
educators.
- Promote
effective communication within the organizational
chain from the Division, District, Region, Unit and
individual membership level.
- Work in
cooperation with the National Dance Association, Southwest
District of AAHPERD and other national and state professional
dance organizations and support their activities.
- Insure
ethnic and gender equity in the teaching of dance
at all levels of education.
- Support
the application of professional standards to dance
facilities, with an emphasis on safe flooring.
- Conduct
a dance education survey periodically to assess the
needs within the state.
- Increase
public understanding and appreciation of the value
of dance in education.
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