The performing arts is one particular area of youth community practice can that can be effectively tapped to attract youth within schools and out-of-school settings, or what has been referred to as the "third area between school and family." These settings are non-stigmatizing, highly attractive community-based venues that serve youth and their respective communities. They can supplement or enhance formal education, providing a counter-narrative for youth to resist the labels placed on them by serving as a vehicle for reactivity and self-expression. Furthermore, the performing arts are a mechanism through which creative expression can transpire while concomitantly engaging youth in creative expression that is transformative at the individual and community level. Music, Song, Dance, and Theater explores the innovative programs and interventions in youth community practice that draw on the performing arts as a way to reach and engage the target populations. The book draws from the rich literature bases in community development and positive youth development, as well as from performing arts therapy and group interventions, offering a meeting point where innovative programs have emerged. All in all, the text is an invaluable resource for graduate social work and performing arts students, practitioners, and scholars.

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Melvin Delgado, PhD, Professor of Social Work & Co-Director, Center on Addictions Research and Services (CARS), Boston University School of Social Work. Dr. Delgado is currently OUP Series Editor of the Social Justice and Youth Community Practice Series. He has maintained an active research and scholarly agenda focused on urban youth practice.

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Section 1: Setting the Context Chapter 1: An Overview Chapter 2: Youth Community Practice Chapter 3: Youth Chapter 4: Key Values and Ethical Challenges and Social Justice Youth Community Practice Chapter 5: Social Justice Youth Community Practice and Out-of-School Settings Section 2: Music, Song, Dance and Theater Chapter 6: Music Chapter 7: Song Chapter 8: Dance Chapter 9: Theatre Section 3: Case Studies and Illustrations Chapter 10: Music: ZUMIX, Boston Chapter 11: Song: The Good Life Organization, Chicago Chapter 12: Dance: Moving in the Spirit, Atlanta Chapter 13: Theatre: The Unusual Suspects, L.A. Section 4: Future Directions and Conclusions Chapter 14: Theory to Action Chapter 15: Future Directions Chapter 16: Epilogue References Index