Dance-specific psychology, the next steps? Creating the right environment – optimising the development of talent in ballet
Creating the right environment – optimising the development of talent in ballet
The development of talented individuals is high on the agenda in many professional domains including sport, the business world, academia and, of course, dance. Unfortunately, while the topic is of substantial practical interest, there is little research in the area of effective talent development, particularly in understanding the generic, as opposed to domain specific (e.g. dance, sport, etc.) rules of effective practice.
by Ailish Keaveney and Russell Martindale
Originally published in Dance UK magazine, Issue 55 – Winter 2004