Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers

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Allegra Romita (Program Administrator, Program Administrator, NYU Steinhardt Dance Education program) Nancy Wanich-Romita (Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Towson University)

Functional Awareness

Anatomy in Action for Dancers

Allegra Romita (Program Administrator, Program Administrator, NYU Steinhardt Dance Education program), Nancy Wanich-Romita (Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Towson University)

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Oxford University Press Inc
27 September 2023

Dance; Ballet; Contemporary dance

Dancers train for long hours to condition the body to perform stunning acts of artistry through movement expression. Daily tasks outside of dance training can unwittingly compromise the diligent efforts during classwork and rehearsals. The book goes beyond descriptions of the musculoskeletal system to improve performance. The reflective practice of Functional Awareness® teaches strategies to change daily habits in living and demonstrates how these small simple shifts can have a profound effect on ease in action.

This new second edition introduces the reader to the reflective practice of Functional Awareness®. It uses foundational information of anatomy and motor learning to guide the reader toward a deeper understanding of their personal body structure. The movement explorations and anatomical visualizations to improve dance skills and provide lifelong tools for body wellness.

Each chapter provides essentials in functional anatomy with over 60 beautiful illustrations to buoy the reader through the content. An application to improve specific dance movements using mental training through anatomical visualizations along with tactile body mapping. Finally, each chapter contains a mindful practice to integrate the practices into daily life in order to release unnecessary tension, improve posture, and better support the body outside of dance class and rehearsals.

By: Allegra Romita (Program Administrator Program Administrator NYU Steinhardt Dance Education program), Nancy Wanich-Romita (Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Towson University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 255mm, Width: 179mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 231g
ISBN: 9780197586822
ISBN 10: 0197586821
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 27 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. The Relationship of Habit to Dance Training 2. Dynamic Alignment and the 4Rs 3. Impact of Thinking on Doing 4. Motions of the Trunk and Use of Spiral 5. Core Support 6. The Pelvis and Hip Joint 7. The Knee 8. The Ankle and Foot 9. Walking and Weight Shift 10. Expressivity of Arms 11. Breath 12. Restore Toward Balance Works Cited Glossary of Terms in Human Anatomy Index

Allegra Romita (MA, CMA, EdM, RYT) is the Program Administrator and on faculty for the NYU Steinhardt Dance Education program. Allegra is the Artistic Visioning Partner of Sydnie L. Mosley Dances. She received her MA in Dance Education from NYU Steinhardt and EdM in Motor Learning and Control from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a Certified Movement Analyst. Allegra teaches at Brooklyn Yoga Project and Heatwise Yoga in Brooklyn, NY. Nancy Wanich-Romita (MFA, RSME, M.AmSAT) is Senior Lecturer at Towson University and teaches dance, anatomy, and kinesiology in the Dance Department. She is director of the Alexander Technique Midatlantic Teacher Training Course.