Mental Health and Functional Movement | Belly Dance Improvisation
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Joining the conversation is Project Band student Victoria Cruz who has a Master's degree in Dance Movement Therapy.
\\n\\nWe talked about introducing new behaviors and removing habitual behaviors using movement, especially in belly dance improvisation.
\\n\\nDuring this episode of the Baby Boomer Belly Dancer, we talk about:
\\n\\n00:00\\xa0Our guest, Victoria Kinsey Cruz
\\n\\n02:15\\xa0Before it was Project Band...
\\n\\n03:45\\xa0What exactly is Dance Movement Therapy?
\\n\\n05:52\\xa0Movement spectrums and how we show up in movement patterns
\\n\\n10:04\\xa0Use of movement as a therapy tool
\\n\\n11:30\\xa0Self-regulation and music as an organizing factor
\\n\\n15:17\\xa0Gaining access to better relationships and cognitive function
\\n\\n17:47\\xa0Willingness to try new things when you want accolades from the audience
\\n\\n20:05\\xa0Seeing courage, taking risks, and giving yourself space vs control
\\n\\n27:02\\xa0Mindset about the audience
\\n\\n29:04\\xa0Where each person is at and how to encourage small shifts
\\n\\n33:35\\xa0Navigating life through mirroring belly dance movements
\\n\\n40:49\\xa0Belly dancing with other Project Banders
\\n\\n47:00\\xa0 The deep work and how small changes are profound and long-lasting
\\n\\n53:16\\xa0 Another COVID silver lining
\\n\\nBottom Line: Project Band is deep self-reflective work... and much cheaper than therapy!
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