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The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance

Interest in the immersive expression of dancers in contemporary performances is growing, often relying on body knowledge and awareness. However, a noticeable gap exists in empirical research aimed at enhancing body awareness within the modern dance education system. The aim of this study is to inv...

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Main Authors: Yayun, Jjiang, Nur Qasdina Jeeta, Abdullah, Nordiana, Ahmad Nordin
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Language:English
Published: Arts and Science Press (Singapore) 2024
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NX Arts in general
Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47198/1/The%20impact%20of%20breathing_Jiang%20Yayun.pdf
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47198/
https://esp.as-pub.com/index.php/esp/article/view/3123
https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i10.3123
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spelling my.unimas.ir-471982025-01-02T02:48:54Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47198/ The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance Yayun, Jjiang Nur Qasdina Jeeta, Abdullah Nordiana, Ahmad Nordin NX Arts in general Interest in the immersive expression of dancers in contemporary performances is growing, often relying on body knowledge and awareness. However, a noticeable gap exists in empirical research aimed at enhancing body awareness within the modern dance education system. The aim of this study is to investigate on the oneness of mind and body the influences of breathing, perceptivity, imagination, and creativity. Employing a quantitative research methodology, this study administered a questionnaire to 47 dance students at Hunan Women's University in Hunan Province, China. Regression studies carried out reveal a comparable positive and substantial association between creativity and the harmonization of mind and body as well as a positive and significant link between breathing and oneness of mind and body. Interestingly, the relationship between perceptivity, imagination, and the oneness of mind and body did not exhibit statistical significance. We posit that the lack of a significant relationship may be influenced by variables extending beyond the scope of dance, suggesting the need for deeper investigation in the future. These findings not only contribute to our knowledge of dance but also have practical implications for dancers, educators, and researchers in the field. Arts and Science Press (Singapore) 2024-10 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47198/1/The%20impact%20of%20breathing_Jiang%20Yayun.pdf Yayun, Jjiang and Nur Qasdina Jeeta, Abdullah and Nordiana, Ahmad Nordin (2024) The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance. Environment and Social Psychology, 9 (10). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2424-8975 https://esp.as-pub.com/index.php/esp/article/view/3123 https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i10.3123
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Yayun, Jjiang
Nur Qasdina Jeeta, Abdullah
Nordiana, Ahmad Nordin
The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance
description Interest in the immersive expression of dancers in contemporary performances is growing, often relying on body knowledge and awareness. However, a noticeable gap exists in empirical research aimed at enhancing body awareness within the modern dance education system. The aim of this study is to investigate on the oneness of mind and body the influences of breathing, perceptivity, imagination, and creativity. Employing a quantitative research methodology, this study administered a questionnaire to 47 dance students at Hunan Women's University in Hunan Province, China. Regression studies carried out reveal a comparable positive and substantial association between creativity and the harmonization of mind and body as well as a positive and significant link between breathing and oneness of mind and body. Interestingly, the relationship between perceptivity, imagination, and the oneness of mind and body did not exhibit statistical significance. We posit that the lack of a significant relationship may be influenced by variables extending beyond the scope of dance, suggesting the need for deeper investigation in the future. These findings not only contribute to our knowledge of dance but also have practical implications for dancers, educators, and researchers in the field.
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author Yayun, Jjiang
Nur Qasdina Jeeta, Abdullah
Nordiana, Ahmad Nordin
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Nur Qasdina Jeeta, Abdullah
Nordiana, Ahmad Nordin
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title The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance
title_short The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance
title_full The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance
title_fullStr The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance
title_full_unstemmed The impact of breathing, perceptivity, imagination and creativity on oneness of mind and body in dance performance
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publisher Arts and Science Press (Singapore)
publishDate 2024
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https://esp.as-pub.com/index.php/esp/article/view/3123
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