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Mind & Body
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Learn what dance educators have observed about both physical and psychological aspects of dance.
Failure or Forward?
Martha Harper, a master in educational leadership gives us some key points to move forward
Distinguishing Trust and Care
Trust and care are important concepts in partnering. Here are some insights into understanding the difference between them.
Mental Health and Yoga
For dancers and all people; Yoga is the “mother” of all psychologies! It addresses not only the body but ultimately the mind and our influence on it.
Resilience & Mental Stability
Covid-19 will change the dance world forever. Here is the first of two articles dealing with mental stability in times like this.
Be The Best That You Can Be
Here Sadhguru speaks about competition. How it is not a "bad" thing in particular when combined with competence
There’s more to dancing than left, right, cha-cha-cha
By Peter Lovatt tells us about his experience as a dance psychologist
being invited on to the British TV programme "Strictly Come Dancing"
Why Is Dancing So Good for Your Brain?
“Dancers maximize cognitive function and muscle memory through practice. Dancing improves brain function on a variety of levels.“ Christopher Bergland
Dancing is Thinking
Susanne Traub is a dramaturge, curator and writer. In this article she looks at dance and philosophy, dancing and thinking and dance as a field of knowledge
How do elite athletes conquer their nerves?
In this CNN video Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the science behind keeping calm and how elite athletes conquer their nerves
Affecting Lives
Sophie Idromenos talks about the influences we have as teachers. How we inspire and even alter lives