Author Archives: Carrie
The Power of Imagery
Visualization or mental imagery has been used by successful performing artists through out the ages as a tool for improving the technical, psychological & physiological aspects of their art. Research has shown that those who use imagery in preparation for performance do develop training & performance skills more effectively than those who do not.
Dancing with Artistry
Dancing with Artistry
© Carrie Konyha 2010
As dancers, we are in the business of conveying meaning & feeling somatically, through our dance movement. In order to accomplish this most effectively, we must develop the ability to dance with artistry. Although the initial process of artistic development begins in the learning environment, practice & performance experience is what cultivates it. Continue reading
identify musical instruments in mid-east music
Learn to identify and recognize by sound and sight several different musical instruments used commonly in the Middle East: