Dance mentorships can take on a creative or academic focus: students can study the art of choreography, or analyze iconic performances and compare the evolution of different styles and traditions.. Students passionate about dance can use their mentorship to find a new appreciation for their craft or tie it to an existing interest in other subjects, such as history, psychology or social justice. Previous projects have examined the links of capoeira to slavery and emancipation, enumerated the benefits of dance to children with autism spectrum disorder, and argued the importance of space in choreography as a means of connecting audience and performers. Students completing a dance mentorship learn to put their art in a larger context, develop research skills, organizational skills, and gain confidence and fluency in communicating about the medium.