{"product_id":"dance-psychology-for-artistic-and-performance-excellence-2","title":"Dance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       The dance world is filled with technique books, which certainly serve an        important role in helping dancers improve their performance. But the        market has been conspicuously void of instruction on a vital aspect of        dance performance: the mental aspect.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Developing Psychological Strength in All Dancers     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Jim Taylor, a veteran sport and dance psychologist and author, and Elena        Estanol, a dancer, instructor, and sport and dance psychologist, bring        their experience and knowledge to\u003ci\u003e Dance Psychology for Artistic and        Performance Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e to help dancers at all levels develop        psychological strength to maximize their performance.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e will        help dancers in these ways:     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Understand how to use the mental aspects of dance to their advantage.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Learn simple techniques to raise their dancing to a new level.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Refine their technique and overcome performance challenges.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Individualized Program and Web Resource Tools     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Dancers will build a strong foundation for performance by employing the        dance-specific psychological strategies. The individualized program will        help dancers reach their potential in artistry and excellence in school,        the dance profession, and dance-related careers. The book comes with a        companion web resource containing 40 worksheets that will help dancers        grow mentally through reflection and self-examination. Dancers will be        able to use these tools to refine their technique and overcome        performance challenges.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Scientifically Proven Psychological Methods     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e        incorporates some updated content from Taylor’s original best-selling        book Psychology of Dance. Through the authors’ research and experience        with dancers over the past two decades, this book offers the latest in        scientifically proven psychological methods and practices that dancers        have used to achieve optimal performance. As the authors write in their        preface:     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       What separates good dancers from the best dancers lies in how mentally        prepared they are to perform their best, despite circumstances that        dance and life throw at them. Dancers who are the most motivated to        train, who have the greatest confidence in themselves, who perform best        under pressure, who stay focused on their performance, who keep their        emotions under control, and who are able to direct their emotions to        elevate their performance and technique to true artistry are the most        successful and revered.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Key Psychological Concepts Explored     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       To help dancers elevate their performance, the authors explore these        concepts in the context of dance performance and provide practical        exercises for each concept:     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Self-knowledge     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Motivation     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Confidence     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Intensity     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Focus     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Emotions     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Goal setting     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       • Imagery     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       The authors also examine the foundations of dance psychology and delve        into special concerns for dancers, including stress and burnout, pain        and injury, and disordered eating.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Making Your Mind the Most Powerful Tool     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Once you get to a certain level, your mind is your most powerful tool—or        your most harmful weapon. \u003ci\u003eDance Psychology for Artistic and        Performance Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e will help dancers turn their minds into        powerful tools not only to improve their technical and artistic        performance but also to enhance their enjoyment, bring greater        fulfillment, and enrich their lives personally and professionally. This        text is an important contribution to the Human Kinetics dance list        because it equips dancers with the psychological tools they need for        success.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jim Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55972634722682,"sku":"9781492584926","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492584926_4b029c84-2010-44bc-a2bf-8beae61229c1.jpg?v=1780380268","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/dance-psychology-for-artistic-and-performance-excellence-2","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}