The power of research: exploring active older people participating in Creative Dance – challenging perceptions
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Richards, J. and Weller, G. 2019. The power of research: exploring active older people participating in Creative Dance – challenging perceptions. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 8 (2), pp. 28-58.
Type | Article |
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Title | The power of research: exploring active older people participating in Creative Dance – challenging perceptions |
Authors | Richards, J. and Weller, G. |
Abstract | This paper contributes to understanding the power of participating in work-based doctoral research after a fulltime career. It explores ways in which active older people choose to participate in “creative dance” activities and how this may benefit them. It draws upon the first author’s experiences in using her leadership, management, presenting and coaching skills creatively, having decided to leave her career as a senior manager and return to dancing and community activities “to see what life will bring”. This includes becoming involved with dance performance activities, founding/managing a grassroots dance organisation, advising, networking and participating in projects concerning ageing and creative arts, whilst undertaking a work-based doctorate programme. Adaptable methodological approaches are explored so that uncertain new ad-hoc paid and voluntary work could be incorporated within research processes. |
Keywords | Work-based doctorate, transdisciplinarity, ageing, older dancers, challenging perceptions |
Research Group | Work and Learning Research Centre |
Publisher | Middlesex University |
Journal | Work Based Learning e-Journal International |
ISSN | 2044-7868 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 17 Dec 2019 |
31 Dec 2019 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 16 Jul 2020 |
Accepted | 15 Nov 2019 |
Output status | Published |
Publisher's version | |
Copyright Statement | This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles in this journal without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the DOAJ definition of open access. |
Web address (URL) | https://www.wblearning-ejournal.com/uploads/text_with_images/2richardswellerfinal1597496356.pdf |
Language | English |
https://repository.mdx.ac.uk/item/89037
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