Date of Defense
4-30-2000
Department
Dance
First Advisor
Jennifer Stouffer
Second Advisor
Sharon Garber
Third Advisor
Nina Nelson
Abstract
A dancer is accustomed to moving in a variety of ways - - leaping, kicking, turning, and using one's arms and torso to dance. In October of 1999,1 began taking lessons in Tae Kwon Do at Chung's Black Belt Academy in Kalamazoo, MI. Immediately, I noticed many similarities between the kicks, punches, and leaps taught in Tae Kwon Do and those used in dance classes. I observed that, in Tae Kwon Do, sharp and strong movements are emphasized. Since these two areas are my weak points in dance, I was intrigued by the possibility of whether the practice of Tae Kwon Do would have a positive effect on my dancing.
Recommended Citation
Nelson, Nichole J., "From the Dojang to the Dance Floor: Does Practicing the Art of Tae Kwon Do Improve Dance Skills?" (2000). Honors Theses. 1577.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1577
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only