Empowering Dance and Technology Education: 10 Vital Steps for Implementation in Underfunded Spaces within Predominantly Black Institutions

Abstract:

This paper provides resources for Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) to develop new Dance Technology courses without initial funding or dance studio spaces. The goal is to help educators build transformative Dance Technology pedagogy and advocate for opportunities for students. The paper draws from the 10 Success Principles created by the Wallace Foundation, Research in Action, and Mcclanahan Associates and adapts and improves upon them to support the needs of Medgar Evers College, an under-resourced Predominantly Black Institution. This work provides a framework for other underfunded PBIs who are interested in building new Dance Technology curriculums. The paper concludes with 10 essential steps and strategies for acquiring technology to develop equitable and accessible Dance Technology curriculums.

Keywords:

Dance Technology; Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs); Underfunded Spaces; Educational Implementation; Digital Choreography; Cultural Identity in Dance; Community Partnerships; Faith-Based Pedagogy.

Citation: Jade Charon Robertson (2024). Empowering Dance and Technology Education: 10 Vital Steps for Implementation in Underfunded Spaces within Predominantly Black Institutions. Horizon J. Hum. Soc. Sci. Res. 6 (1), 110–115. https://doi.org/10.37534/bp.jhssr.2024.v6.n1.id1231.p110