A dancer’s world view and new trends in neuroscience
As a young person my life was upended and redirected when I first took dance classes.
It wasn’t merely because ...
dance
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on dance...
Fluid movement fosters creativity
The quality of your movement matters. Diversity of movement quality impacts your health and cognitive function.
The plié – best rehab exercise for the knees and much more
The plié - a basic dance exercise - is the best way to strengthen the knees while preparing the body to absorb vertical landing forces.
We came to dance
Click this link for an inspiring video: We Came to Dance
A Tribute to Irmgard Bartenieff
Irmgard Bartenieff had a huge influence on my work and that of many others.
Free dance classes for cancer recovery
Dr. Martha Eddy and Moving for Life offer free dance classes to help in the recovery from cancer.
The art of teaching dance – Part 2
Part Two of an interview with Laura Donnelly, Alexander Teacher and Assistant Professor of Dance at Kansas State University.
Laura Donnelly and the art of teaching dance
An interview with Laura Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Dance at Kansas State University, and teacher of the Alexander Technique.
Janis Brenner: The body does not forget
Guest author Janis Brenner, choreographer, dancer, and teacher, shares her insight about the injuries she's sustained throughout her career and the positive meaning they have.
Guest post: Dancer injuries – What you need to know
If you're physically active, you occasionally experience pain in your muscles or joints. How do you know if you have a potentially serious condition or if you're just feeling the bumps and bruises that are the inevitable result of an active lifestyle? Deborah Vogel, specialist in training dancers to prevent injuries, shares her insights on listening to your body's signals.
Experiencing chronic pain? Rediscover the joy of gentle movement
People with fibromyalgia or chronic pain will get a definite health boost by becoming more physically active. But it can be hard to increase your physical activity if your body hurts all the time. Before you get distracted by external, quantifiable exercise goals, discover the playful ways you can enjoy the simple joy of body movement.
Universal significance of dance
In the Acts of John, an early Christian text that didn't make the cut to become part of the "official Bible," ...