02422namaa2200409uu 4500 doab99914 oapen 20260305123950.0 m o d cr|mn|---annan 230503s2023 xx |||||o ||| 0|eng d 9780367619275 9780367619282 9781003107118 9781003107118 10.4324/9781003107118 doi oapen oapen eng dc Duffy, Ali aut Dancing Motherhood Taylor & Francis 2023 1 online resource text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Free-to-read Unrestricted online access star Dancing Motherhood explores how unique factors about the dance profession impact mothers working in it. Ali Duffy introduces the book by laying a foundation of social and cultural histories and trends leading to the issues mothers in dance negotiate today. This study then reveals perspectives from mothers in dance working in areas such as performance choreography, dance education, writing, and advocacy though survey and interview data. Based on participant responses, recommendations for changes in policy, hiring, evaluation, and other work practices to better support working mothers in dance are outlined and discussed. Finally, essays from five working mothers in dance offers more intimate, personal stories and guidance geared to mothers, future mothers, and colleagues and supervisors of mothers in the dance field. By describing lived experiences and offering suggestions for improved working conditions and self-advocacy, this book initiates expanded discussion about women in dance and promotes change to positively impact dancing mothers, their employers, and the dance field. All rights reserved http://oapen.org/content/about-rights English Gender Studies, Dance, Motherhood, Parenting, LGBT studies thema EDItEUR::A The Arts thema EDItEUR::J Society and Social Sciences thema EDItEUR::V Health, Relationships and Personal development DOAB Library. https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/99914 0 Free-to-read: DOAB: description of the publication 93027 93027