The dance world is filled with technique books, which certainly serve an important role in helping dancers improve their performance. But the market has been conspicuously void of instruction on a vital aspect of dance performance: the mental aspect.
Developing Psychological Strength in All Dancers
Jim Taylor, a veteran sport and dance psychologist and author, and Elena Estanol, a dancer, instructor, and sport and dance psychologist, bring their experience and knowledge to Dance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence to help dancers at all levels develop psychological strength to maximize their performance.
Dance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence will help dancers in these ways:
Understand how to use the mental aspects of dance to their advantage.
Learn simple techniques to raise their dancing to a new level.
Refine their technique and overcome performance challenges.
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Table of Contents
Part I Building a Foundation
Chapter 1 Foundations of Dance Psychology
Chapter 2 Self-Knowledge
Part II Prime Dance Pyramid
Chapter 3 Motivation
Chapter 4 Confidence
Chapter 5 Intensity
Chapter 6 Focus
Chapter 7 Emotions
Part III Prime Dance Tools
Chapter 8 Goal Setting
Chapter 9 Imagery
Chapter 10 Routines
Chapter 11 Individualized Program
Part IV Special Concerns for Dancers
Chapter 12 Stress and Burnout
Chapter 13 Pain and Injury
Chapter 14 Disordered Eating
Chapter 15 Dance for Your Life
