Experiential Anatomy in Dance Technique: Eight Skeletal Explorations

Synopsis

The more dancers know their bodies, the more accomplished they can become. This DVD, presented by Jennifer Salk of the University of Wsshington, aims to help instructors develop class material that allows their students to improve their understanding of their bodies—and their ability to make educated choices about their movements while becoming more dynamic and versatile dancers. This DVD offers a basic understanding of human anatomy for instructors and students who have not had any anatomy or kinesiology courses. At the same time, it offers those who have had or do teach anatomy courses an opportunity for a deeper investigation and review of anatomical structures and how those structures affect movement.

Eight body areas are explored: shoulder joint; scapula; hip joint; knee joint; spine; rib cage; tibia and fibula; and ankle, tarsus, and toes. For each area, the DVD features an instructor who identifies skeletal and anatomical features using a model skeleton; leads students in locating the anatomical features on themselves or on a partner; demonstrates movement explorations focusing on that body area; choreographs phrases that explore that particular body area.

The DVD also includes a tutorial on getting the most out of the DVD, alternative camera angles, commentary on how and why the phrases were created to promote greater anatomical understanding, and PDFs with suggested readings to enhance understanding.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2010

Year of production

2010

Uses

Instructors, dancers, choreographers, and others interested in dance.

Subjects

Dance

Keywords

anatomy - human; dance; exercise physiology; movement

Credits

Contributor

Jennifer Salk

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 NTSC

Price

£32.49

Availability

Sale

Year

2010

Distributor

Name

Human Kinetics (Europe)

Email

custserv@hkeurope.com

Web

http://www.humankinetics.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 255 5665

Fax

0113 255 5885

Address

107 Bradford Road
Stanningley
Leeds
LS28 6AT

Notes

A US company with a UK affiliate specialising in educational materials including DVDs, videotapes and CD-ROMs dealing with all aspects of physical activity including fitness, physical education, sport management, sports medicine, aquatics, dance and kinesiology. Human Kinetics also organises a rolling programme of free, online webinars which cover a variety of topics such as sports, coaching, health, fitness, nutrition, training, physical education, recreation and more. These are recorded for on-demand online viewing after the event. See http://www.humankinetics.com/webinars.