The song of the body : dance for lifelong wellbeing /
The song of the body : dance for lifelong wellbeing /
edited by Dr. Anne Hogan ; foreword by Darcey Bussell.
- 192 pages : illustrations ; 25 x 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Foreword / Introduction / Dancing Through Life and Living Through Dance : -- Panel 1. Who cares? The health and wellbeing of professional dancers -- Panel 2. Dance, ageing and longevity -- Panel 3. Enriching young lives: Dance and personal development -- Panel 4. Dancing for our lives? -- Projects, Profiles, Perspectives : -- Gillian Lynne: 'Disturbing the air' / Personal reflections of Robert Cohen / In conversation: Lauren Cuthbertson and Anne Hogan -- Into the wings: Steering the transition from performer to teacher / In conversation: Robert Parker and Anne Hogan -- RAD outreach: young people on the move / In conversation: Step into Dance Company member Aytem Goksan and Sue Goodman -- A hidden curriculum: Fostering social cohesion in the ballet studio / Tending the spirit: spiritual wellbeing through dance / In conversation: Dance United performance company member Charles and Haris Marathefti -- Getting physical: Practical approaches to dance anatomy / Holistic ballet: Dancing from the inside out / Breaking down barriers: Magpie Dance / The adult ballet learner: a personal reflection / What do older learners want? / Free the spirit / In conversation: Elaine Giles and Helen Linkenbagh -- Growing older - (Dis)gracefully Dance / Dancing to keep the mind fresh / Trying it for themselves: Company of Elders / Dancing the invisible: Women researching ballet and ageing through performance / Darcey Bussell -- Dr Anne Hogan -- David Jays -- Kenneth Tharp -- Dennie Wilson -- Aiden Truss -- Heulwen Price -- Pamela Alexander -- Janine Streuli -- Clare Guss-West -- Avril Hitman -- Rose Gerhard -- Dr Victoria Watts -- Veronica Horwell -- Judy Smith -- Kira Kaushik -- Sheila Dickie -- Jennifer Jackson. Part 1. Part 2.
"The Song of the Body: Dance for Lifelong Wellbeing is a fascinating and highly researched look at dance as a profession, an industry and a hobby. The book celebrates dance as a powerful means of enhancing physical and emotional health at all stages of life and considers dance and lifelong wellbeing from the perspectives of the young through to older adults. This beautifully produced collection includes profiles of dance luminaries such as Gillian Lynne and Robert Cohan as well as commentary from dancers, directors, teachers and dance agencies and companies including Step into Dance, Growing Older (Dis)gracefully and Dance UK. The book approaches a broad selection of culturally relevant and significant topics, from how dance can aid the mental and physical health of older adults, to how it can enrich the lives of the young. Other topics include how dance can help adults with learning disabilities overcome barriers to wellbeing, as well as posing the question 'who cares about the health and professional wellbeing of professional dancers?"--Publisher's description.
1906980233 9781906980238
Royal Academy of Dance (Great Britain)
Dance--Health aspects--Great Britain
Dance--Psychological aspects.--Great Britain
Dance--Study and teaching
GV1788 / .S66 2014 GV1781 / .S57 2014
792.80941
Includes bibliographical references.
Foreword / Introduction / Dancing Through Life and Living Through Dance : -- Panel 1. Who cares? The health and wellbeing of professional dancers -- Panel 2. Dance, ageing and longevity -- Panel 3. Enriching young lives: Dance and personal development -- Panel 4. Dancing for our lives? -- Projects, Profiles, Perspectives : -- Gillian Lynne: 'Disturbing the air' / Personal reflections of Robert Cohen / In conversation: Lauren Cuthbertson and Anne Hogan -- Into the wings: Steering the transition from performer to teacher / In conversation: Robert Parker and Anne Hogan -- RAD outreach: young people on the move / In conversation: Step into Dance Company member Aytem Goksan and Sue Goodman -- A hidden curriculum: Fostering social cohesion in the ballet studio / Tending the spirit: spiritual wellbeing through dance / In conversation: Dance United performance company member Charles and Haris Marathefti -- Getting physical: Practical approaches to dance anatomy / Holistic ballet: Dancing from the inside out / Breaking down barriers: Magpie Dance / The adult ballet learner: a personal reflection / What do older learners want? / Free the spirit / In conversation: Elaine Giles and Helen Linkenbagh -- Growing older - (Dis)gracefully Dance / Dancing to keep the mind fresh / Trying it for themselves: Company of Elders / Dancing the invisible: Women researching ballet and ageing through performance / Darcey Bussell -- Dr Anne Hogan -- David Jays -- Kenneth Tharp -- Dennie Wilson -- Aiden Truss -- Heulwen Price -- Pamela Alexander -- Janine Streuli -- Clare Guss-West -- Avril Hitman -- Rose Gerhard -- Dr Victoria Watts -- Veronica Horwell -- Judy Smith -- Kira Kaushik -- Sheila Dickie -- Jennifer Jackson. Part 1. Part 2.
"The Song of the Body: Dance for Lifelong Wellbeing is a fascinating and highly researched look at dance as a profession, an industry and a hobby. The book celebrates dance as a powerful means of enhancing physical and emotional health at all stages of life and considers dance and lifelong wellbeing from the perspectives of the young through to older adults. This beautifully produced collection includes profiles of dance luminaries such as Gillian Lynne and Robert Cohan as well as commentary from dancers, directors, teachers and dance agencies and companies including Step into Dance, Growing Older (Dis)gracefully and Dance UK. The book approaches a broad selection of culturally relevant and significant topics, from how dance can aid the mental and physical health of older adults, to how it can enrich the lives of the young. Other topics include how dance can help adults with learning disabilities overcome barriers to wellbeing, as well as posing the question 'who cares about the health and professional wellbeing of professional dancers?"--Publisher's description.
1906980233 9781906980238
Royal Academy of Dance (Great Britain)
Dance--Health aspects--Great Britain
Dance--Psychological aspects.--Great Britain
Dance--Study and teaching
GV1788 / .S66 2014 GV1781 / .S57 2014
792.80941