“Music floods the mind, evoking moods, memories and sensations. The pulse compels the dancer to dive into a sparkling stream of motion and sensation.” CommunityCreativityMental HealthDanceExercisesEmotional WellbeingBrain AgilityReducing Anxiety And TraumaSolo MovementsSupporting Addiction Recovery Book:Dance Wise Source: Dance Wise
“We are going to be exploring ways that dancing can strengthen an individual and can benefit society. We’ll witness how dance is used in trauma recovery, mental health support, with young people at risk and in psychological and emotional growth. We’ll consider the brain science and neurology of dance and how dance can be used with groups in conflict.” CommunityCreativityMental HealthDanceEmotional WellbeingBrain AgilityReducing Anxiety And TraumaSolo MovementsSupporting Addiction RecoveryCircle Dance Book:Dance Wise Source: Dance Wise
“Dancing rouses all the slumbering ghosts in your mansion. Senses tingle, imagination darts, and passions flush your cheeks. Spellbound by rhythms and intricate geometries, your day to day worries vanish. You are totally present.” CommunityCreativityMental HealthDanceExercisesEmotional WellbeingBrain AgilityReducing Anxiety And TraumaSolo MovementsSupporting Addiction Recovery Book:Dance Wise Source: Dance Wise
“Is it possible to step out of this realm which is beyond ordinary language and to depict its contours? That is the intention of this book, underpinned by experience, research and a chapter on brain science.” CommunityCreativityMental HealthDanceEmotional WellbeingBrain AgilityReducing Anxiety And TraumaSolo MovementsSupporting Addiction RecoveryCircle Dance Book:Dance Wise Source: Dance Wise
“What kind of styles? There are circle dances inspired by Salsa, and others inspired by contemporary dance type moves, reggae, classical music and jazz. Everything can come under this umbrella, all with the idea that this is a social dance. We don't have to perform and we don't have to be perfect. We’re doing it for the way that we feel when dancing, the togetherness and connection.” JazzDanceConnectionTogethernessClassical MusicReggaeCircle DanceDance StylesDance Wise Book:Dance Wise Source: Dance Wise