Chapter 1: Safe Dance Practise: The Psychology of Dance Flashcards
1
Q
the three concerns of the psychology of the dancer
A
tension and stress
kinesthetic sense
use of imagery/feedback
2
Q
the physical limitations of the dancer
A
- specific weakness of muscularture
- variation of somatype e.g. male’s narrower hips = faster runners worse turn out
- stylistic blocks
3
Q
the effects of high level neuromuscular tension
A
- more injury
- dancer imagines injury
- dancer pretends injury to avoid stressfull situation
- loss of flexibility
- loss of smooth co-ordinated movement
- increase in heart rate
