 Harnessing the wind, the art of teaching modern dance.
Author: Erkert, Jan Published: 2003 A philosophical guide to the art of teaching modern dance, integrating somatic theories, scientific principles, and contemporary aesthetic practices. It purposely does not provide a set of easy teaching recipes; rather it encourages lively internal conversation and dialogue among students and colleagues, asking the reader to make conscious choices about what, why, and how she teaches. The book will not teach you to teach: the art of teaching is learned through practice in the classroom. But for dance students taking a first pedagogy course, the book will provide the information and theory necessary to begin the task of teaching; and for seasoned teachers it will inspire new questions, confirm intuition, and introduce new possibilities. Topics covered include the philosophy behind modern dance teaching, class preparation, music and dance, mental and physical health, and maintaining a healthy body and a curious mind. |
