Author(s)

Ying Chen

Corresponding Author

Ying Chen

Abstract

This study investigates the role and mechanism of dance education as a tool of improving students' multicultural understanding. The paper scans the relevant theories and research in a systematic way to first analyze both the definition of multicultural understanding and its significance to education, study history and present situation of dance education, and evaluate specific impact on students' multicultural understanding by empirical research. It has been noted that dance influences people in three dimensions: cognition, attitude, and behavior. The mechanism through which the effect is brought about mainly includes the exercise of cultural exchange, cultural diversity, and cross-cultural experience. Empirical research data supports the effectiveness of dance education in multicultural understanding, and classroom observations and in-depth interviews further confirm its enhancement of cultural interaction and communication capabilities. The conclusion points out that dance education has broad application prospects and social significance in promoting students' multicultural understanding. It is recommended to further promote and deepen dance education in the education system to promote cultural diversity and social harmony.

Keywords

dance education, multicultural understanding, cultural exchange, cross-cultural experience