This study explores the pedagogical significance of and pedagogical methods used in modern dance education, bringing awareness to teacher behaviors that influence the development of students`creative ability. It is widely acknowledged that dance, alon...
This study explores the pedagogical significance of and pedagogical methods used in modern dance education, bringing awareness to teacher behaviors that influence the development of students`creative ability. It is widely acknowledged that dance, alongside other arts subjects, has an advantage in the curriculum with its embedded creativity. However, in an Ofsted(2006) report, it was recognized that``sometimes in art subjects creativity was assumed when it was not necessarily evident.``Therefore, this study investigates teaching creativity by teaching creatively to seek new ways of enhancing creativity learning in modern dance education. The study uses a qualitative case study method to identify (1) what aspects of creativity are learned through modern dance, (2) what teaching creatively actually consists of in modern dance, and (3) what the relationship is between learning and teaching creativity in modern dance. Moreover, this study explores some essential elements of creative teaching and learning in dance, bringing awareness and sensitivity to pedagogical methods that affect students`creativity learning in dance. Focus is sought regarding the teachers` need to become responsible in taking on the role of teaching creatively such that dance in the curriculum can meet the expectations of fostering creativity. For possible future directions, the paper discusses implications for dance teacher education and suggestions for building replicable pedagogical principles to foster creativity within modern dance education.