This book on children's dance is divided into five parts. Part 1 discusses the work of the task force. Part 2 presents a statement of belief and some implications and examples of guidelines. Other topics discussed are discovering dance, a concept of time, impressions, an approach to dance with boys, and science as a point of departure for dance. Part 3 includes discussions on dance in school, dance for boys, folk and ethnic contributions, and dance and the related arts. Part 4 discusses leadership for the 1980s, concerns for the profession, and competencies of the teacher of children's dance. Part 5 lists resources, including an annotated bibliography of reading and audiovisual materials, pilot projects, activities, and personal contacts for children's dance. An appendix includes a survey questionnaire, inquiry forms, criteria for viewing selected films, and areas of need research. (PD)