Rechoreographing Learning

This study addresses the mind-body dichotomy in movement and dance.

Sandra Cerny Minton is Co-Coordinator of the Dance Education MA Program at UNC, a program she created and which was instituted in 2014.

Acknowledgements About the Author Preface Chapter 1: Combatting the Mind-Body Dichotomy A Discussion of the Mind-Body Dichotomy Making the Case for the Body Basis of Knowing-Pioneers Accessing the Body Way of Knowing Exploration Experiences Chapter 2: Sensory Reception and Their Contributions to Body Knowledge Human Sensory Systems Human Sensation and the Mind-Body Connection Applications to Learning Movement and Dance Exploration Experiences Chapter 3: Connections between Body, Brain, Mind, and Thinking The Body Way of Knowing The Role of Attention Mental Imagery Exploration Experiences Chapter 4: The Role of the Body in Interpersonal Connections and Communications Introduction Empathy Nonverbal Communication Symbolic Communication Exploration Experiences Chapter 5: The Body, Movement, Dance, and Learning Popular Learning Theories Creativity Learning through the Arts Exploration Experiences Chapter 6: In Conclusion... Further Evidence Future Considerations Recommendations Discussion Glossary Index