 Connections and parallels between humanistic psychology and modern dance at Jacob's Pillow.
Author: Hoffman, Hadassah H Published: 2004 The author writes 'This study was undertaken because of the similarities between the evolution of humanistic psychology and the development of American modern dance. Both emphasised the need for personal liberation, and both represented the need for personal liberation and represented a rebellious response to the status quo. Because of this parallel process, the research question has several aspects: first, did the growth of either humanistic psychology or modern dance assist the other to evolve? Second, what were the significant connections that were made between the pioneers in each of these field? What awareness did the psychologists and dancer have of each other's work', etc.' Among the dancers or choreographers who participated in the study, or whose work is considered, are Mary Anthony, Robbie Barnett, Trisha Brown, Carmen deLavallade, Phyllis Lamhut, Murray Louis, Daniel Nagrin, Don Redlich, Jennifer Scanlon, Glen Tetley, Ted Shawn, Ruth St. Denis, Mary Wigman, Martha Graham, and Hanya Holm. |
