Performance Psychology for Dancers Paperback ? September 1, 2021

Sanchez, Erin; Collins, Dave; MacNamara, Aine

ISBN 10: 178500798X / ISBN 13: 9781785007989

Published by The Crowood Press, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Performance Psychology for Dancers Paperback ? September 1, 2021
• Publisher: The Crowood Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178500798X
• ISBN 13: 9781785007989
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Professional dance careers are both highly rewarding and exceptionally challenging, so success as a dancer requires robust preparation. Performance Psychology for Dancers is an accessible and practical guide to talent development, offering dancers and those around them support to navigate the challenges of training and the psychological strategies that underlie success. As coaches, parents and experienced practitioners themselves, the authors share their passion and expertise in talent development from experience working with in-training and professional dancers, athletes, and the military. Additionally, a variety of current industry experts provide key insights and reflections on talent development, mental health and psychological skills for performance.

About the Author

Erin Sanchez is an educator supporting dancers' health and has led more than 600 educational health workshops for dance professionals and students. Dave Collins is Professorial Fellow in Human Performance Science at the University of Edinburgh and Director of Grey Matters Performance Ltd. Áine MacNamara is an Associate Professor in Elite Performance at Dublin City University.