| Primitive Expression and Dance Therapy: When dancing heals Contributor(s): Schott-Billmann, France (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138804711 ISBN-13: 9781138804715 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $199.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Psychology | Creative Ability - Medical | Allied Health Services - Occupational Therapy |
| Dewey: 615.851 |
| LCCN: 2014025517 |
| Series: Explorations in Mental Health |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (0.95 lbs) 210 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a rigorous and comprehensive account of primitive expression in dance therapy, focusing on the use of rhythm and exploring the therapeutic potential inherent in the diverse traditions of popular dance, from tribal shamanic dance to styles such as rock, rap and hip-hop strongly present in our contemporary society. Drawing on the author's vast experience in the field of dance therapy, the book examines biological, psychological and anthropological foundations of rhythm based therapies, considering their roots in biological rhythms such as the heartbeat and using such rhythms in therapy. Chapters include: - The link between animal and man: ethology Clinical examples are provided throughout the book to comprehensively demonstrate how dance rhythm therapy can contribute to the use of the arts therapies. It offers a fresh perspective for researchers, psychotherapists and clinicians who want to use dance therapy techniques, as well as arts therapists and those who want to learn more about artistic and cultural dance. |