1. “Why Philosophy Neglects the Dance” by Francis Sparshott &
“The Power of Dance” by Gerald Jonas

2. Edited by: Dr. Picart and Donna Gallagher
Presented By:
Amber Fried
Jaime Bharath
Edited by: Dr. Picart and Donna Gallagher

3. “Why Philosophy Neglects Dance?”

4. Is Dance A Female Art?

5. Fear and Hate Of The Body

6. Dance Magazine has been in circulation since 1920
This is one of the very first covers for the magazine in 1920

7. Reasons for Neglect

8. Dance as a Philosophy

9. The Power of Dance
“The Power of Dance,” by Gerald Jonas opposes the article of “Why Philosophy Neglects Dance,” by Sparshott because it mentions the different purposes of interpretations in dance throughout the world in various cultures.

10. The Power of Dance embodied through Cultures
Cambodia
South Pacific (Polynesian)
Europe
Hopi (North America- Southwest)
Sioux and Cheyenne Indians
India (Southeast Asia)

11. Discussion Questions Is dance an invention or creation?
What makes dance a romantic art?
Why do we take pride in perfecting it, if it isn’t considered an art?
How do we separate the dance from the dancer?