The Place of Dance: A Somatic Guide to Dancing and Dance Making
I do have a problem with the conclusions many anatomists come to regarding movement. There is a tendency to indulge in reverse-engineering, trying to understand movement by looking at the parts rather than understanding that movement starts as an idea/intention in the cortex and is then carried out in the way we have rehearsed such movements throug
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Think about creative movement as a life-enhancing, enjoyable pastime, because it is.
Sarah B. Breathnach • Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort & Joy
I wonder: how to distinguish general dynamics/things/patterns from dances? What makes something a dance?
Plexus
How Walking Becomes Dancing. Focus your eyes on the horizon and begin walking around the room. Become aware of your head floating on the occipital condyles. Continue to sense your alignment, and let your eyes scan the room freely.