Cultivating Presence and Relatedness: The Role of Grounding in Dance/Movement Therapy
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Authors
Sackandy, Kyleigh
Issue Date
2016-05-01
Type
thesis_open
Language
Keywords
dance/movement therapy , grounding , presence , interconnectivity , gravitational security , developmental movement , sensory awareness , Dance Movement Therapy
Alternative Title
Dance/Movement Therapy Theses
Abstract
This thesis examines the role of grounding in the evolution of individual presence and group relatedness often experienced in dance/movement therapy sessions. The physical and psychological concepts of grounding are discussed, investigating the relationship between the body and gravity as a foundational piece for one’s sense of being in the world. The felt experience of the body in communication with gravity, awareness of these sensations, and the resources within the body associated with grounding are examined as they apply to presence and interconnectivity. These concepts, as well as the potential for self-discovery via grounding, are portrayed through case examples.