ResDance Series 8: Episode 8: The value of dance in Secondary Education with Jo-Hodson Prior
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ResDance Series 8: Episode 8: The value of dance in Secondary Education with Jo-Hodson Prior
In the episode, Jo shares insight into her experiencesworking in education and teaching dance to young people from 11-18 in a Secondary school, and in her role as a PGCE Dance Subject Coordinator. Through situating our conversation in ways of maintaining high quality dance provision, we discuss different ways of accessing dance, current dance and teaching practices and the transferable skills dance can offer both young people and the wider school community. Drawing upon her experiences as a practitioner and researcher, Jo shares insight into findings from her PhD research and her holistic teaching practice underpinned by theoretical discourse. Jo further discusses the importance of developing positive wellbeing for young people through dance and giving young people a voice, highlighting the positive role reflective practice and encouraging them to create, explore and play, can provide. Throughout the episode, she advocates the importance of dance in schools and for the awareness of inclusive practices within dance.
Jo is currently the PGCE Dance Subject Coordinator and Professional Studies Tutor at the University of Chichester and has been working in education for the past 21 years, teachingdance to young people from 11-18 in a Secondary school, as well as teaching contemporary dance vocationally. Jo has continually advocated for the importance of the Arts In schools, with a specific focus on high quality dance and inclusive practice. She is currently completing her PhD at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, focussing on the development of positive mental health and wellbeing in secondary age students, through a creative dance approach.
Contact Details:
Email: j.hodson-prior@chi.ac.uk
Related Publications:
OneDance Uk article for Education Edition
Hodson-Prior, J., (2019). University of Chichester & PGCE Dance. One Dance UK.
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