Mindful Rigor

Holistic Training to Enhance Dance Performance

Lisa D. Long

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Cognella, Inc
06 August 2024

Dance; Popular psychology; Complementary therapies, healing & health

Mindful Rigor: Holistic Training to Enhance Dance Performance establishes a framework for integrating mindfulness into dance practice and performance. Clarifying the significance of mindfulness for dancers, the book begins by building awareness of this practice, acknowledging its roots in ancient Vedic teachings, yet presenting it through contemporary applications relevant to the dance community. Structured in eight chapters, the book includes themes of employing breath to inform movement, recognizing internal dialogue without judgment, developing metacognition to manage learning anxiety, embracing the present moment in movement, achieving flow in various environments, and integrating knowledge both within and beyond the dance studio. Notably, the text incorporates Dr. Brendan Murray's deep stabilizer activation video as well as Polyvagal Theory with respect to movement, courtesy of external contributor Amy Tabback. The inclusion of exercises by Alvin Rangel-Alvarado further broadens the book's perspective. Mindful Rigor is designed to complement dance and performing arts courses and programs that focus on performance enhancement, dancer health and wellness, dance pedagogy, and psychological approaches to dance training. Through its methodical examination of mental conditioning alongside physical training, it is an instrumental text for students seeking a profound and holistic approach to dance.

By: Lisa D. Long
Imprint: Cognella, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 372g
ISBN: 9781793581525
ISBN 10: 1793581525
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lisa D. Long is an educator, choreographer, dancer, and licensed massage therapist. She is a professor of contemporary dance practice, composition, and kinesiology for dancers at California State University, Fullerton. For thirteen years, Long danced professionally, first for Dallas Black Dance Theatre and then was a principal dancer with Dance Kaleidoscope under the artistic direction of David Hochoy. She earned an M.F.A. in choreography from CalArts, a B.F.A. from Texas Christian University, an A.A. in occupational therapy from Swedish Institute NYC, and has taught at CalArts, UCLA, and Butler University. Her ongoing research into mindfulness practices for dancers is being tested by professional dancers around the world. For information about participating in the next study or to schedule a workshop, visit https://dlongdance.com/.