Teaching at the interface of dance science and somatics.
This article introduces a combined scientific and somatic approach to teaching and learning about the body, and explains how it can be of benefit to dancers and dance educators. The study of the science of movement (kinesiology) and a somatic approach to teaching are initially defined and described as distinct entities; following this, a model for integration of the two is presented. The authors advocate for such a combination in order to enhance dancing.
Department of Modern Dance, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Pamela
P
Geber
Margaret
M
Wilson
D001364:Awareness; D001504:Beauty; D001828:Body Image; D003615:Dancing; D004777:Environment; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D007698:Kinesis; D007858:Learning; D053580:Muscle Strength; D010807:Physical Endurance; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011187:Posture; D011434:Proprioception; D012649:Self Concept; D013177:Sports; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*