Dancing Boys: High School Males in Dance by Zihao Li (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dancing Boys by Zihao Li Dancing Boys is one of the few scholarly works that demystify the largely unknown challenges of adolescent males in dance. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The challenges that young women go through in order to be successful in the world of dance are well known. However, little is known about the experiences of young men who choose to take dance classes in non-professional settings.Dancing Boys is one of the first scholarly works to demystify the largely unknown challenges of adolescent males in dance. Through an ethnographic study of sixty-two adolescent male students, Zihao Li captures the authentic stories and experiences of boys participating in dance classes in a public high school in Toronto. Accompanied by the boys artwork and photographs and supported by a documentary-style video, the study explores their motivations for dancing, their reflections on masculinity and gender, and the internal and external factors that impact their decisions to continue to dance professionally or in informal settings. With the authors reflections on his own journey as a professional dancer woven throughout, Dancing Boys will spark discussion on how and why educators can engage adolescent males in dance. Author Biography Zihao Li is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Macau. He has performed with the Guangdong Modern Dance Company, the Hong Kong Dance Company, the City Contemporary Dance Company, and the German Hamburg Ballet. Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Foreword Introduction Chapter one: I am a Dancer Chapter two: Boys in Dance Chapter three: Where Are the Dancing Boys? Chapter four: The Voices of the Dancing Boys Chapter five: Transformation Chapter six: Invisible Barriers Chapter seven: Dance Experience & Class Chapter eight: Show Time Chapter nine: Dancing Through Our Lives Chapter ten: Video Documentary on Adolescent Male Dance Students References Endnotes Review "Zihao Li has written a highly readable book with real insights and stories that need to be read by teachers and students alike."--Ralph Buck, Dance Studies, National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, University of Auckland"The case studies and analysis provided by Zihao Li in Dancing Boys will be the catalyst for future publications that directly address dance education both in and outside the mainstream training schools and performing arts conservatories."--Henry Daniel, School for the Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University Promotional "The case studies and analysis provided by Zihao Li in Dancing Boys will be the catalyst for future publications that directly address dance education both in and outside the mainstream training schools and performing arts conservatories." -- Henry Daniel, School for the Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University "Zihao Li has written a highly readable book with real insights and stories that need to be read by teachers and students alike." -- Ralph Buck, Dance Studies, National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, University of Auckland Long Description The challenges that young women go through in order to be successful in the world of dance are well known. However, little is known about the experiences of young men who choose to take dance classes in non-professional settings. Dancing Boys is one of the first scholarly works to demystify the largely unknown challenges of adolescent males in dance. Through an ethnographic study of sixty-two adolescent male students, Zihao Li captures the authentic stories and experiences of boys participating in dance classes in a public high school in Toronto. Accompanied by the boys artwork and photographs and supported by a documentary-style video, the study explores their motivations for dancing, their reflections on masculinity and gender, and the internal and external factors that impact their decisions to continue to dance professionally or in informal settings. With the authors reflections on his own journey as a professional dancer woven throughout, Dancing Boys will spark discussion on how and why educators can engage adolescent males in dance. Details ISBN1442626321 Author Zihao Li Short Title DANCING BOYS Pages 192 Publisher University of Toronto Press Language English ISBN-10 1442626321 ISBN-13 9781442626324 Media Book Format Paperback Residence US Birth 1948 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-10-11 UK Release Date 2016-10-11 Imprint University of Toronto Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Subtitle High School Males in Dance Alternative 9781442648678 DEWEY 792.8071 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-10-10 Illustrations 8 figures We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161702417;

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