What I've Learned So Far

Research Reflection

1) Since I've started working on my senior project I've learned that flexibility is really important, physically and mentally speaking. Flexibility adds on to many things such as posture, which is as well very important. As a dance therapist being flexible with the clients you treat and studying their posture is a very important into knowing what type of dance/movement is necessary to take them into a healing path. Not to mention how important it is for them to maintain their physical flexibility thus preventing them from future injuries.

2) Since senior project started my independent component has been very important because now I'm more flexible and I have better dance expression when I perform.

3) What research helped you to do this and how?

One of my most important sources would be my first interview, Mrs Kennedy, because she told me about getting a ballet class and from there I have learned so much about posture, I've also increased my flexibility, and many other techniques.

Another piece of research that helped me a lot was Dr. Hamilton's article "How the Body Dances?" because it talks about the different techniques and the science behind them, why they help and how you can improve yourself.
The last piece of researched that I also think was helpful was this video about the UCLA's Dance Therapy Program, http://youtu.be/O4KkQkv3vKk , This explains what the therapist does in one session and what they look for and the goals they set for the child's health.