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critical reflection
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dancer
dancing
developing excellence
development pathway
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mental health
motivation
motor ability
performance
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psychological characteristics
psychology
resilience
schooling
self perception
self reflection
student
talent development
talent development environment
talent factors
talent identification
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Product details
- ISBN 9781785007989
- Weight: 407g
- Dimensions: 189 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 21 Jan 2021
- Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
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. Aine MacNamara is an Associate Professor in Elite Performance at Dublin City University.
