Description
This seminal book is a must have for anyone working in dance. It is written by key members of the SiDI team and has been adopted as our key text. It comprehensively covers the Core Principles and Knowledge Areas as developed by SiDI and our international colleagues in the field of dance science
Safe Dance Practice bridges the gap between research and application for dancers and dance educators at all levels. The book presents integrated guidelines and principles that will maximise physical and mental well being without compromising creativity and expression.
Safe Dance Practice: An Applied Dance Science Perspective includes
- Diagrams that illustrate ideal and compensated alignment and posture which readers can apply when assessing all dancers in all genres
- Case studies that help readers contextualise their learning as they see it portrayed in an applied environment
- At-a-glance chapter summaries and highlighted key points to help readers retain critical information
- Cross-referencing to guide readers to related information in other areas of the book
- Sources for additional information.
Safe Dance Practice will resonate with readers who want their dance experience to be scientifically underpinned to support artistic freedom. This evidence-based research will enable readers to access wider sources of information to aid their ongoing development whilst empowering them to take responsibility for their own safe dance practice and that of others with whom they interact.
