Full Description
This is a philosophical guide for the dance field about the art of teaching modern dance, integrating somatic theories, scientific research and contemporary aesthetic practices. This book asks the reader to make conscious choices about what, why and how they teach. Abstract and imaginative photographs depict mood motion and emotion, illuminating the text. Key features include investigations to challenge students, teachers and dancers to study in depth, and reflections that provide an insight into a dancer's thinking. Practical advice is also included for preparing to teach dance.
Contents
Dancing roots - philosophy; flying souls - artistry; sculpting dreams - goal; centring minds - rituals; gathering power - conditioning; shaping phrases - dancing; weaving light - sequencing; time flowing - pacing; body listening - corrections; space moving - images; silence sounding - accompanists; energy talking - communication; excellence training - health; youth spinning - vitality.
