{"product_id":"dancing-9781837539154","title":"Dancing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDance and movement are everywhere and for everyone with a body, any body. Dancing can be enjoyed in a wide range of settings without the need for additional resources or supplies. But this is not always the way that dance is perceived or experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten to guide both the general public and carers and professionals in health contexts, \u003cem\u003eDancing \u003c\/em\u003eexplores the ways in which dance is being utilised to tackle health challenges, including fall prevention, depression and Parkinson's. Prioritising safe and inclusive practices, dance experts and advocates Noyale Colin and Kathryn Stamp equip readers with practical ideas for using dance and movement in developing their bodily awareness, sense of self and engagement with others, key factors in maintaining healthy identities and improving social relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on studies which reveal contemporary ideas about non-clinical and community-based methods for health and wellbeing through dance, Colin and Stamp offer a range of guided activities for people to undertake, information on how to get involved in dance and over a dozen case studies to inspire the exploration of dance's unique power as both a physical and a creative activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannelling a new application for an ancient creative practice, \u003cem\u003eDancing \u003c\/em\u003eencourages all of us, no matter our age, circumstances or ability, to rediscover this beloved form of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoyale Colin\u003c\/strong\u003e teaches at the London Contemporary Dance School, UK. She teaches contemporary dance theory and somatic practices which has developed from her research on collaboration in performance including the ways in which professionals works in the expanded field of arts in health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathryn Stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e is Assistant Professor at the Centre for Dance Research at Coventry University. A dance researcher and educator, she specialises in inclusive dance practice, the societal value of dance and dance in education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Emerald Publishing Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901045575954,"sku":"9781837539154","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0c08bed5-15b0-40ad-bec3-b17ad082a532.jpg?v=1738409759","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dancing-9781837539154","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}