Description

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Performance: The Collective and Introspective, reflects the culmination of a year-long investigation involving the analysis of various aspects of dance performance experiences and their effects on the developing dancer. This investigation focuses on the psychological aspects of performing dance, with consideration given to the biological, emotional, educational, and social aspects involved with such experiences. The information presented reflects the most recent findings from dance research literature and a primary survey-based research study designed to assess the psychological similarities in performance experiences from a range of dancer populations. Additionally, this work reflects the author's personal performance endeavors and commentary from active dance participants in the educational and professional fields of dance. This investigation serves to not only provide a "behind the scenes" perspective on the demanding yet rewarding life of a dancer, but also provoke thought among performing artists as well as those less artistically informed.

About the Author

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Angelica Daniele is a Philadelphia native and Baltimore resident, who earned her M.A. in Arts Administration (2012) and B.A., summa cum laude, in dance and psychology (2009) from Goucher College. Angelica is a manager for both Morton Street Dance Center, Inc. and Bikram Yoga Baltimore, and an Adjunct Lecturer for Goucher College's undergraduate business department. She is the former program coordinator for Dance/USA's Institute for Leadership Training, and the proud author of both Performance: The Collective and Introspective (2011), and The Diary of a Good Luck Charm (2012). She was named Baltimore's Best Local Author in 2013 by Baltimore CityPaper. Angelica also choreographs and dances professionally for Full Circle Dance Company.