A Mixed Methods Investigation of Dropout among Talented Young Dancers: Findings from the UK Centres for Advanced Training

Journal of Dance Medicine and Science

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 65-73

  Walker, Imogen J ^a   Nordin Bates, Sanna M ^a   Redding, Emma ^a  

^a TRINITY LABAN CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC AND DANCE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ARTICLE; CHILD; DANCING; ECONOMICS; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; SATISFACTION; STUDENT; UNITED KINGDOM;

ADOLESCENT; CHILD; DANCING; FEMALE; GREAT BRITAIN; HUMANS; MALE; PERSONAL SATISFACTION; PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE; STUDENT DROPOUTS;

EID: 84867409367     PISSN: 1089313X     EISSN: 23748060     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1089313X1201600203     Document Type: Article

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