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By Madison Lence ~~ Dance is a versatile discipline that requires a plethora of schooled skill for an individual to be successful in their field of dance. One such area of dance that necessitates a keen knowledge is the understanding of music. Music is coupled with the practice of dance, yet many people disregard its significance to the education of a dance student. Far too often I have found myself in a class or rehearsal where the instructions being given contradict the musical inclinations that are provided through the presented song or rhythmic material. As a scholar of both dance and music for many years, I find myself wrapped in the bias of an established musical understanding. This knowledge forces the following question which will guide the following discussion: How can dance educators become musically informed in a way that benefits the education of their students?
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