EXPLORING LEARNING WITH OUTDOOR DANCE: WHERE EMBODIMENT AND ENVIRONMENT UNITE

Roberta Minino

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The article explores the educational potential of Outdoor Dance, a practice that combines bodily movement with the natural environment. The aim of this paper is to illustrate how this fusion enriches learning, promotes physical and mental well-being, and fosters personal and social connections. This practice should be integrated into educational programmes to foster greater individual awareness and deeper connection with the world around us

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Outdoor Dance; Education; Outdoor Environment

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