Chapter 1: Safe Dance Practise: The Psychology of Dance

Question 1

the three concerns of the psychology of the dancer

Answer 1

tension and stress

kinesthetic sense

use of imagery/feedback

Question 2

the physical limitations of the dancer

Answer 2

1. specific weakness of muscularture
2. variation of somatype e.g. male’s narrower hips = faster runners worse turn out
3. stylistic blocks

Question 3

the effects of high level neuromuscular tension

Answer 3

• 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