Full Description
This book is a seminal seated dance guidebook for global dance and health practitioners. Seated dance is an inclusive and diverse form of physical activity, suitable for all, regardless of age or disability.
The book offers valid advice, inspiration and a wide range of tried and tested teaching and learning approaches to help practitioners succeed in the seated dance classroom, covering all ages and settings. This book introduces a potted historical journey of seated dance and subsequently guides the professional practitioner through the critical stages of setting up professional, safe and creative seated dance sessions. Research and evidence are gathered 'in and on practice' through the author's dedicated dance career and teaching reflections as a Royal Academician of Dance (RAD) teacher and are underpinned by a theoretical background in mental health and wellbeing in education. It contains contributions by valued peers and professionals and extracts from research theorists in the field. 'Take Your Seat' is a career professional development Group-approved text (CPD) enabling the reader to claim personal and professional development points. The author places the art of seated dance at the centre of dance education, making it inclusive, diverse, accessible and justifiable in today's various dance arts and health settings.
This book integrates the author's extensive experience in dance, contemporary mental health and wellbeing research and insights from esteemed peers. It empowers practitioners to embrace diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking dance environment.
Contents
1. Seated Dance Unveiled: A Rich History and Essential Background 2. The Three P's of Seated Dance- People, Place and Posture 3. Mastering Seated Dance: The Art of Great Teaching 4. Structuring Your Seated Dance Class (Part 1) 5. Structuring Your Seated Dance Class (Part 2) - Introducing "AMBLE" 6. Harmonies of Movement: The Vital Role of Music in Seated Dance 7. Props that Pop: Elevate your Seated Dance Class 8. Dance in Mind: Mental Health Awareness in Seated Dance 9. Flourish - Optimum Wellbeing in the Seated Dance Classroom 10. Harmony in Motion: Engagement, Flow and Relationships 11. Unlocking Optimum Wellbeing: Exploring Meaning and Accomplishment in Seated Dance 12. A Lesson Plan Exampling Mindfulness Practice with an Ocean Theme 13. Unleashing Imagination: Fostering Creativity in Seated Dance 14. Refining your Craft: Evaluation and Feedback 15. Professional Excellence in Seated Dance Instruction 16. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Seated Dance 17. Embracing the Digital Dance Floor - Navigating Seated Dance in hybrid times 18. Unlocking the Rhythm: Overcoming Barriers to Seated Dance 19. Seated Dance: Research and Innovation
