The Western approach to dance is largely focused on control and
mastery of technique, both of which are certainly necessary skills
for improving performance. But mindful attention, despite its
critical role in high performance, has gotten short shrift-until
now. Attention and Focus in Dance, a how-to book rooted in the 20
years of attentional focus findings of researcher Gabriele Wulf,
will help dancers unlock their power and stamina reserves, enabling
efficient movement, heightening their sensory perception and
releasing their dance potential. Author Clare Guss-West-a
professional dancer, choreographer, teacher and holistic
practitioner-presents a systematic, science-based approach to the
mental work of dance. Her approach helps dancers hone the skills of
attention, focus and self-cueing to replenish energy and enhance
their physical and artistic performance. A Unique, Research-Based
Approach Here is what Attention and Focus in Dance offers readers:
A unique approach, connecting the foundations of Eastern movement
with Western movement forms Research-based teaching practices in
diverse contexts, including professional dance companies, private
studios, and programmes for dancers with special needs or movement
challenges Testimonies and tips from international professional
dancers and dance educators who use the book's approach in their
training and teaching A dance-centric focus that can be easily
integrated into existing training and teaching practice, in
rehearsal, or in rehabilitation contexts to provide immediate and
long-term benefits Guss-West explores attentional focus techniques
for dancers, teachers and dance health care practitioners, making
practical connections between research, movement theory and
day-to-day dance practice. "Many dancers are using excessive energy
deployment and significant counterproductive effort, and that can
lead to a global movement dysfunction, lack of stamina and an
increased risk of injury," says Guss-West. "Attentional focus
training is the most relevant study that sport science and
Eastern-movement practice can bring to dance." Book Organisation
The text is organised into two parts. Part I guides dancers in
looking at the attentional challenges and information overload that
many professional dancers suffer from. It outlines the need for a
systematic attention and focus strategy, and it explains how
scientific research on attentional focus relates to dance practice.
This part also examines the ways in which Eastern-movement
principles intersect with and complement scientific findings, and
it examines how the Eastern and scientific concepts can breathe new
life into basic dance elements such as posture, turnout and port de
bras. Attention and focus techniques are included for replenishing
energy and protecting against energy depletion and exhaustion. Part
II presents attention and focus strategies for teaching,
self-coaching and cueing. It addresses attentional focus cues for
beginners and for more advanced dancers and professionals, and it
places attentional focus in the broader context of holistic
teaching strategies. Maximising Dance Potential "Whether cueing
others or yourself, cueing for high performance is an art,"
Guss-West says. "Readers will discover how to format cues and
feedback to facilitate effective neuromuscular response and enhance
dancer recall of information and accessibility while dancing."
Attention and Focus in Dance offers an abundance of research-backed
concepts and inspirational ideas that can help dancers in their
learning and performance. This book aids readers in filtering
information and directing their focus for optimal physical effect.
Ultimately, it guides dancers and teachers in being the best
version of themselves and maximising their potential in dance.
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