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Author : | Ma D. | |
Title | Transformative Learning through Music Participation in a Dance Group Founded by Chinese Immigrants |
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| Reference : | Ma D. Transformative Learning through Music Participation in a Dance Group Founded by Chinese Immigrants,Meanings of Music Participation: Scenarios from the United States |
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| Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85142583242&doi=10.4324%2f9781003242239-19&partnerID=40&md5=e29f95a053566b91a0e1e3bf6fa41fb5 |
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| Abstract | This chapter comprises an exploration of the meanings of participation in a dance group founded by female Chinese immigrants in a mid-sized city in the Southeastern United States. Within its first 12 years, the group became well known in the area. Data were collected through semi-structured, yet open-ended interviews (individual and in groups) with 14 dance group members and via observation. Findings indicated that participants delineated the meanings of participation as individuals and described the importance of having such a group in the community. The meanings of participation for individual participants were similar to the benefits of music participation shown in scholarly literature. Additionally, participation in this dance group had remarkable meanings for local Chinese immigrants. Through their performance in local services and activities, the broader community learned more about the local Chinese immigrant culture. The presence of this dance group helped to imbue this immigrant community with a Chinese identity. Overall, participation in this dance group was meaningful for adult development, social interaction, and cultural ascription. The study elucidated the diverse functions of community music and its educational meaning, including benefits far beyond musical learning. © 2023 selection and editorial matter, C. Victor Fung and Lisa J. Lehmberg; individual chapters, the contributors. |
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