A New Door: A Movement Program for Domestic Violence Survivors. Issue 4 (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tucker, JoAnne; Sanchez, Crystal
• Is Part Of: Dance education in practice. Volume 3:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 17
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: Dance -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 792.8071
• DOI: 10.1080/23734833.2017.1384214
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2373-4833

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article discusses an intensive workshop held over a three-week period for nine women in a domestic violence nonresidential program. The authors, who were team leaders in the program, worked with survivors of abuse on building trust and community, and reintegrating body and mind. The dance activities developed over the three weeks to a culminating performance for an invited audience. Participants in the program had such a positive response that more work in dance is planned.