The shoulder complex: An exploration of the scapula
Author: Martha Wiekens on behalf of the IADMS Dance Educators’ Committee
I am very excited to write this blog post introducing a brilliant new resource paper on the shoulder complex, which has been written by Lisa Donegan Shoaf and Judith Steel. The paper provides an in depth look at the shoulder complex, starting with anatomy and specific muscular force couples, then moving onto the integration into whole body movement and common dancer issues relating to the shoulder.
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Introducing Helsinki as the next IADMS host city in October 2018!
Author: Jarmo Ahonen, DHF - IADMS 2018 Host Committee Member
This blog is to give you some insight on Finland as a country and Helsinki as the capital. Join us in Helsinki for IADMS Annual Conference. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Register at www.iadms.org/2018
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I stand corrected! From correction to constructive feedback
Author: Karine Rathle on behalf of the IADMS Dance Educators' Committee
Feedback is a process used by teachers, rehearsal directors and choreographers to provide information and guide dancers in skill acquisition, technique and movement quality. It is a powerful and necessary tool. Typically, teachers and choreographers have their own individual style of providing feedback. Their approach may come from their experience as dancers, their previous teachers and training, or their ingrained habits from working in dance.
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