In Dance, Power, and Difference , eight leading dance educators from around the world examine the fundamental values and goals of dance and dance education. Using a variety of approaches including general critique, case studies, and personal histories Dance, Power, and Difference provides a foundation for reconstructing dance education in light of critical, social, and cultural concerns. This is not an answer book, however. It is a thought provoking book that encourages readers to question traditional practices and develop a personal philosophy that is both critical and feminist. Dance, Power, and Difference seeks to transform the way readers think about dance not only regarding how it is taught, researched, and critiqued, but also in terms of its purpose and aims. The contributors link dance to themes of human emancipation, multicultural awareness, and gender awareness, prompting readers to contemplate questions like these How do we think of and value 'the body' in dance Wha