{"product_id":"attention-and-focus-in-dance-9781492594451","title":"Attention and Focus in Dance","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttention and Focus in Dance supports dancers in honing the skills of attention, focus and self-cueing. Readers will learn about attentional challenges; discover advanced strategies for teaching, self-coaching and cueing; unlock their power reserves and release their dance potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Clare Guss-West's holistic approach to classical ballet seems like an idea long overdue… Her approach offers ways to link the latest trends in choreographic innovation to the essence of traditional dance forms as energetic transformations of the spirit.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Lewton\u003c\/b\u003e—President of International Association for Dance Medicine \u0026amp; Science (IADMS)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“After using the Reflection Prompts from Chapter 2 and self-reflecting on how many external focus elements I use, I became so passionate that I gave a full class using only external focus. I was inspired to find new ways to guide dancers into what I want them to achieve.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJavier Torres\u003c\/b\u003e—International teacher, choreographer, and former professional dance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Clare is a very effective and enchanting educator. She offers elements to our practice that seem very ethereal yet are so practical; very elusive yet so easy. Enjoy discovering how less (but efficient) is sometimes more!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAstrid Sherman, FISTD\u003c\/b\u003e—ISTD USA representative, former professional dancer, dance educator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I had the pleasure to come across the beautiful work of Clare Guss-West at the IADMS Conference, Seattle. The information and modalities that she has gathered to help with neural flexibility as well as assuring healthy and sensible physical engagement for dancers of all ages is presented in a open hearted and practical manner. One deceptively simple imaginary exercise introduced has proven to be an invigorating warm up in the ballet classroom. At IADMS Washington Conference she shared her insights into the way in which Qi Gong plays into dance. She has integrated her considerable understandings and skills in ways that the dancers can become more connected to their breath and increase their understanding of the origins of their movements.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Saland\u003c\/b\u003e—Former professional dancer NYCB, Dance Educator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword: An Introduction to Attentional Focus\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGabriele Wulf, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Recent scientific research findings: “An external focus of attention is key to optimal performance and learning.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Shifting Attention\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Attentional Focus Challenges of Dancers\u003cbr\u003e Explores the multitasking demands and information overload of dancers today and the need for a systematic attention and focus strategy in dance training and performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Attentional Focus: A Scientific Perspective\u003cbr\u003e Looks at how scientific attentional focus research relates to dance practice, translating attentional focus findings into dance vocabulary for practical dance contexts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Attention and Focus: The Intersection of Eastern and Western Movement\u003cbr\u003e Investigates attention and focus in Eastern movement practice where it intersects with recent scientific findings to provide depth and alternative attentional tools for the dancer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Attentional Focus: Enhancing Power, Precision and Artistry\u003cbr\u003e Revisits dance foundations with attention and focus techniques that renew meaning and develop energy, stamina and speed for specific dance challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Refocus Mind, Replenish Energy\u003cbr\u003e Introduces remedial attention and focus techniques for performers and teachers to clear the mind and replenish energy in motion to protect from energy depletion and exhaustion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Cueing Attention\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Teaching With External Attentional Focus\u003cbr\u003e Presents practical attentional strategies for teaching, self-coaching and optimal cueing from beginner skills to refining of movement with advanced and professional dancers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond Attentional Focus\u003cbr\u003e Places attentional focus in context to explore complementary holistic strategies that support the autonomy of the dancer to bring further benefits to learning and performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Optimal Attentional Cueing\u003cbr\u003e Refines the art of optimum self-cueing, teaching cueing and feedback to enable high performers’ need for powerful, efficient movement at the service of an artistic intention.","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409203077463,"sku":"9781492594451","price":35.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781492594451.jpg?v=1730505920","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/attention-and-focus-in-dance-9781492594451","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}