Summary of Main Findings

• Students want to be challenged within a dance class but also have FUN!

•  The process and experience during a dance class is more important than the end result for most students

• The role of the dance teacher is of significant importance for students continued commitment to dance classes- teachers need to strike a balance between being NICE and DISCIPLINED

• Not ALL dance teachers use differentiation within their dance classes

• Although differentiation is used by many dance teachers there is a lack of knowledge about about the VARIETY of ways to differentiate

• Visual aids work well within a dance class

• Students recognise different learning styles

•  Conflicting evidence about whether students learn best in same ability or mixed ability groups – VARIETY is key