Teaching Dancing with Ideokinetic Principles

by Drid Williams

In examining ideokinesis and its application to the teaching and practice of dancing, Drid Williams introduces readers to the work of Dr. Lulu Sweigard (1895-1974), a pioneer of ideokinetic principles. Drawing on her experiences during private instructional sessions with Sweigard over a two-year span, Williams discusses methods using imagery for improving body posture and alignment for ease of movement. Central to Williams's own teaching methods is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252077997
• ISBN13: 9780252077999
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"