7: Somatic approaches with Edel Quin - a podcast by Jazzy Cook

Edel Quin discusses the intersection of somatic practices and dance science. We discuss what somatics is, the principles it is based in, and where it fits within/alongside theoretical frameworks and motor learning. Edel suggests what a somatic approach might be able to give us in dance training, discussing the potential benefits and the importance of experience. We also look at the possible challenges of somatic approaches to training. Finally, Edel shares her thoughts on 'Safe Dance Practice'.

Resources -

Batson, G. (2009). Somatic studies and dance. IADMS Resource Paper. Available at: https://iadms.org/media/3599/iadms-resource-paper-somatic-studies-and-dance.pdf

Wilmerding, MV & Krasnow, D (2009). Motor Learning and Teaching Dance. IADMS Resource Paper. Available at:https://iadms.org/media/3588/iadms-resource-papers-motor-learning-and-teaching-in-dance.pdf

Batson, G. (2010). Improving postural control in the battement tendu: One teacher’s reflections and somatic exercises. Journal of Dance Education. 10(1): 6–13.

Batson, G. & Schwartz, R.E. (2007). Revisiting the Value of Somatic Education in Dance Training Through an Inquiry into Practice Schedules. Journal of Dance Education. 7(2): 47-56.

Batson, G., Quin, E., & Wilson, M. (2012). Integrating somatics and science. Journal of Dance & Somatic Practices, 3(1-2): 183-193.

Brodie, J. & Lobel, E. (2004). Integrating fundamental principles underlying somatic practices into the dance technique class. Journal of Dance Education. 4(3): 80–87.

Eddy M (2009). A brief history of somatic practices and dance: historical development of the field of somatic education and its relationship to dance. Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices. 1(1): 5-27

Geber, P. & Wilson, M. (2010). Teaching at the interface of dance science and somatics. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 14(2): 50–57.

Weber, R. (2009). Integrating semi-structured somatic practices and contemporary dance technique training. Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices. 1(2): 237–254. DOI: 10.1386/jdsp.1.2.237_1

Brodie, J. & Lobel, E. (2012). Dance and Somatics: Mind-Body principles of teaching and performance.

Krasnow, D. & Wilmerding, M.V. (2015). Motor Learning and Control for Dance. Human Kinetics.

Quin,E., Rafferty, S & Tomlinson, C (2015). Safe Dance Practice. An Applied Dance Science Perspective. Human Kinetics.

MA Dance, Somatics and Dance Science: https://www.chi.ac.uk/department-dance/our-courses/ma-dance-somatics-and-dance-science

Find Edel here -

Email: e.quin@chi.ac.uk

Instagram: @uocdancescience

Twitter: @edelquin12 @uocdancescience

Facebook: @universityofchichesterdance

Safe in Dance International (SiDI): www.safeindance.com

Chichester University: https://www.chi.ac.uk/

Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com

Instagram: @scidancepodcast

Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

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