Early creative dance education: a bibliometric review with knowledge mapping analysis / Educación temprana en danza creativa: una revisión bibliométrica con análisis de mapas de conocimiento

Abstract

The study is based on 410 relevant literature pieces on early creative dance education (ECDE) from 2006 to 2022, as indexed in the Web of Science database. It utilizes CiteSpace 6.1R6 and SCImago Graphica to visualize development trends, key countries, institutions and themes. The results indicate rapid development in ECDE since 2017, with consistent knowledge flow. The primary producers of ECDE research are the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Spain and Canada. Core institutions consist of research universities, forming four collaborative clusters. Themes such as computational thinking, conservation, mobility, influence and physical literacy reflect current research frontiers in this field. Additionally, the study predicts future trends in ECDE research to include early STEAM education, interdisciplinary learning, interactive technologies, connections with therapy, cognitive development and social engagement.