Gravitational balance is fundamental for a dancer. Special attention must be paid on how to acquire an orientation as easy in the ground as in space, and vice versa, thus offering dancers a safe and fluid stabilization. The freer, more flexible and stable the body becomes, the stronger is the ability to reach optimal performance in the dance.
Different forms of dance put different demands on the body and require specific skills for optimum performance. For example, for those interested in Contact Improvisation, the connection to the ground gained through Rolfing is important. In addition, the restored range of motion around key fulcrums of balance around the pelvis add up to much more stability, enjoyment and responsiveness in your dancing.
In Ballet and related dance forms, the ability to elongate the body in the air and land in a safe and also elongated way is of importance
Reading articles and especially research takes effort… but sometimes you have to do the deep dive. This list of articles and research papers explore dance performance in more depth.
Structure, Function, Integration. Journal
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The author examines his background in somatics, dance, and Rolfing® Structural Integration, as well as his research about phenomenologies.
Somatic process developing a more inclusive somatics education
Oct 17, 2016 — It's really interesting how Rolfing can be applied to dancing. I've heard a lot about how dancing can cause some strain on muscle tissue. Doing ...
Structural integration how rolfing can enhance your body mind and dancing