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Psychology of Dance by Ceci Taylor and Jim Taylor (1995, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHuman Kinetics
ISBN-100873224868
ISBN-139780873224864
eBay Product ID (ePID)207515
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages168 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePsychology of Dance
Publication Year1995
SubjectEntertainment & Performing Arts, Dance / General
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorCeci Taylor, Jim Taylor
Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight10.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN94-040398
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromNinth Grade
IllustratedYes
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal792.8/019
Table Of ContentChapter 1. Motivation - What Is Motivation? - Identifying Individual Motivation - Symptoms of High and Low Motivation - Developing Motivation - Encore Chapter 2. Self-Confidence - Problems of Low Self-Confidence - Benefits of High Self-Confidence - Developing Self-Confidence - Additional Strategies to Build Self-Confidence - Encore Chapter 3. Intensity - What Is Intensity? - Symptoms and Causes of Intensity - Identifying Optimal Intensity - Controlling Over-Intensity - Controlling Under-Intensity - Preperformance Routines - Encore Chapter 4. Concentration - What Is Concentration - Understanding Concentration Styles - Enhancing Concentration - Encore Chapter 5. Dance Imagery - Understanding Dance Imagery - When to Use Dance Imagery - Developing a Dance Imagery Program - Encore Chapter 6. Slumps, Stress, and Burnout - What Is a Slump? - Finding the Causes of Slumps - Preventing Slumps - Slumpbusting Plan - Stress and Burnout - Encore Chapter 7. Psychology of Dance Injury Rehabilitation - Psychological Factors in Injury Rehabilitation - Psychological Rehabilitation Program (PReP) - Encore Chapter 8. Developing a Psychological Program for Enhanced Performance (PPEP) - Designing a PPEP - Implementing a PPEP - Maintaining a PPEP - Encore
SynopsisDescribes how to design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive mental training program that will help dancers reach their fullest artistic potential., Psychology of Dance is the long-awaited guide to helping dancers of all ages and abilities reach their fullest artistic potential. This first-of-its-kind reference not only gives you an understanding of the psychological issues that most influence dance performance, but also provides easy-to-use techniques that help you meet the psychological needs of your dancers. With Psychology of Dance , you'll learn how to design, implement, and maintain a Psychological Program for Enhanced Performance (PPEP). This comprehensive mental training program will enhance each dancer's performance as it: -builds motivation and develops self-confidence; -presents techniques for maintaining optimal performance intensity; -shows how to improve concentration and use dance imagery; -provides strategies for overcoming slumps and avoiding stress and burnout; and -helps the injured dancer through the physical and psychological rehabilitation process. The book also features a special format that follows the progression of a dance performance. Each chapter begins with a quote from a famous dancer that sets the mood. Then "Dress Rehearsal" describes a common scenario related to the topic at hand and asks how you might handle the situation. "Center Stage" appears in each chapter to highlight and suggest possible applications of the information covered, and "Encore" revisits key points in the chapter. The authors also include inventories that help both you and your students identify their strengths and areas of concern. Whatever the age and ability level of your dancers, Psychology of Dance provides the essential concepts and practical applications you can use to enrich their performance and personal and artistic growth.
LC Classification NumberGV1588.5.T39 1995
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