The Use of Mirrors in Dance Teaching

Aijia Zhang

《International Journal of Social Science and Education Research》 5卷8期 (2022/08) Pp. 478-485

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202208_5(8).0066

摘要

This article will discuss applying the traditional mirror technique in dance training and its impact on the dancer's body. And further, discuss the changes in the way of dancing by the progress of mirror technology. At the same time, the article will discuss how teachers can guide students to use mirrors correctly in future teaching from classroom practice. Finally, the essay will intensely discuss the teaching significance of the mirror technique in dance practice.

關鍵字

Mirror ； Technology ； Dance teaching

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