DEVELOPING A NANJIAN TIAO CAI FOLK DANCE COURSE IN CHINA TO ENHANCE THE DANCE TECHNIQUES OF FIRST-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT THE YUNNAN ARTS UNIVERSITY’S ATTACHED ARTS SCHOOL

Abstract

This study aimed to: (1) develop a Nanjian Tiao Cai dance curriculum integrating 21st-century instructional methods, and evaluate the alignment between objectives and content using the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC); and (2) assess its pedagogical coherence and implementation effectiveness through expert focus group interviews. The course included 16 sessions, based on Davies’ theoretical concepts and structured around five steps: awareness, exploration, acquisition, integration, and refinement. It progressed from posture control to expressive performance, emphasizing precise practice and enhancing learners’ physical potential for more efficient skill development. IOC scores ranged from 0.67 to 1.0, showing strong consistency. Experts confirmed the course’s clear structure, cultural relevance, and effectiveness in improving movement accuracy, fitness, and prop coordination. Trial results indicated notable improvements in students’ technical performance and engagement. The course demonstrated strong feasibility, offering a replicable model for ethnic dance instruction in vocational education.

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