Teaching dancing with ideokinetic principles / Drid Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, Drid, 1928-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dance--Study and teaching.

Dance.

Dance--Physiological aspects.

Human mechanics.

Movement, Aesthetics of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (145 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Urbana : University of Illinois Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"In examining ideokinesis and its application to the teaching and practice of dancing, Drid Williams introduces readers to the work of Dr. Lulu Sweigard (1895-1974), a pioneer of ideokinetic principles. Drawing on her experiences during private instructional sessions with Sweigard over a two-year span, Williams discusses methods using imagery for improving body posture and alignment for ease of movement. Central to Williams's own teaching methods is the application of Sweigard's principles and general anatomical instruction, including how she used visual imagery to help prevent bodily injuries and increasing body awareness relative to movement. Williams also emphasizes the differences between kinesthetic (internal) and mirror (external) imagery and shares reactions from professional dancers who were taught using ideokinesis. Williams's account of teaching and practicing ideokinesis is supplemented with essays by Sweigard, William James, and Jean-Georges Noverre on dancing, posture, and habits. Teaching Dancing with Ideokinetic Principles offers an important historical perspective and valuable insights from years of teaching experience into how ideokinesis can shape a larger philosophy of the dance"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1. Beams of Light

Appendix: Lexicons of the Body

Chapter 2. Relaxation

Appendix: Constructive Rest by Lulu E. Sweigard

Chapter 3. Baking Biscuits and Kinesthesia

Appendix: The Dancer's Posture by Lulu E. Sweigard, with Introduction by Martha Hill

Chapter 4. Doctors, Dancing, and Ideokinesis

Appendix: Better Dancing through Better Body Balance by Lulu E. Sweigard

Chapter 5. Mirror, Mirror . . .

Appendix: Accentuate the Positive

Chapter 6. Imagery and HabitAppendix: Walking Bundles of Habit by William James

Chapter 7. More about Teaching Dancing

Appendix: Letter XI by Jean-Georges Noverre

References Cited

Author Index

Subject Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9786613168825

9781283168823

1283168820

9780252093067

0252093062

OCLC:

753627509