A comparison of TAGteach and video self-evaluation to improve dance movement accuracy.

Abstract

Previous behavior-analytic research to improve dance performance has separately demonstrated the efficacy of TAGteach and self-evaluative video feedback. However, no research has directly compared these two interventions. In this study, we used an adapted alternating-treatment design to examine the effects of TAGteach versus self-evaluative video feedback to improve the accuracy of dance movements among four beginner-level dance students. All participants performed better on movements that were taught using TAGteach compared with those that were taught using video self-evaluation. However, conclusions about the superiority of TAGteach should be tempered until further research on this topic is conducted.