An Introduction to Community Dance Practice

This popular textbook offers a clear introduction to community dance practice today. With an expert panel of contributors, including dance artists, practitioners and academics, it combines lively discussions with practical advice on duty of care, inclusive practice and project coordination. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to offer expanded coverage of community dance practices throughout the world, including in the US, Australia, Japan and Scandinavia. Guidance on entering the profession has also been fully updated, offering the most recent and relevant information and contacts. Featuring definitions of community dance, engaging case studies, informative interviews and a substantial resources section, this book is essential reading for both students and practitioners of community dance. Diane Amans is one of the leading practitioners in community dance. She is a dance artist, lecturer and consultant whose career has included working in education, managing dance projects in diverse community settings, and training staff in arts, health and social care.