In this video tutorial, Ranee Ramaswamy, founder and co-artistic director of Ragamala Dance Company, demonstrates how an intentional use of visualization can help dancers convey a story and develop a deeper understanding of technique, artistry, and how their bodies move in space. For tips on incorporating visualization in class, read the full-length article here.
Ranee Ramaswamy, founder and co-artistic director of Ragamala Dance Company, says her teacher, Alarmél Valli, used an image of a party blower to help explain dynamics within bharatanatyam. “You blow the straw, the feather goes out, and it curls and comes back. It goes out with a lot of fervor, it’s strong, but then the […]
Strange as it may seem, the missing ingredient of a dancer’s optimal performance is often rest. According to Kathleen Weber, consulting sports medicine physician at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, dancers should think of recovery as an essential element in their training. “As you walk offstage, you should already be thinking, ‘How am I recovering?’” she […]