| 356 | Thursday, April 11, 2002 |
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| 7:30 AM-8:30 AM | San Diego Convention Center:Ballroom 6C |
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| Using Imagery To Enhance Alignment In Dancers and Athletes |
| Dancers have the potential for outstanding achievements in movement but many are limited by faulty alignment causing inefficient or restricted movement and even injury . This presentation will explore a number of techniques for facilitating proper alignment--including guided imagery and ideokinesis--for increased range of motion, relaxation, and correcting muscular imbalances and misalignment.. Participants should dress in non-restrictive clothing as this will be a participation session to experience firsthand the concepts and approaches that can enhance the quality of training and performance.
• Objective * Audience will practice specific exercises that use imagery to "change" (i.e. improve) the alignment of the body. |
Keyword(s): dance education, exercise/fitness
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| Presider: Diane McGhee, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC |
| Speaker: Karen Lynn Smith, Washington College, Chestertown, MD |