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Barbara Bashaw is the Arnhold Professor of Practice in Dance Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She serves as EdD Dance Education Program Director and Executive Director of the Arnhold Institute for Dance Education Research, Policy & Leadership. Her work focuses on marginalized voices in dance education, child development, and embodied cognition. She holds an EdD from Teachers College, specializing in art education with a dance-centered dissertation.
Education Background:
- Ed.D., Art & Art Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (2011)
- M.A., Dance Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
- C.M.A., Laban Movement Analysis, Laban/Bartenieff Institute
- B.S., Interdisciplinary Arts for Children & Dance Performance, SUNY Brockport (Summa Cum Laude)
Research Interests:
Explores PK-12 dance leadership gaps, redefining dance artistry through child development, and addressing historical biases in dance pedagogy. Key areas include STEAM integration, socially just learning, and movement analysis. Current projects examine dance education policy and equity initiatives.
Professional Contributions:
Developed the first U.S. doctoral program in dance education (TC, 2018). Leads the Arnhold Institute to advance research and policy advocacy. Published widely on dance standards, teacher training, and ethical issues in dance education. Collaborates internationally through conferences and research networks.
Labs/Institutions:
The Arnhold Institute acts as a hub for dance education research, hosting seminars and fostering partnerships to elevate dance’s parity in national education discourse.
