A Study of the Correlation between Traumatic Experiences and Movement Memory
Location
CSU 254
Start Date
20-4-2015 11:05 AM
End Date
20-4-2015 12:05 PM
Student's Major
Theatre and Dance
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Julie Kerr-Berry
Mentor's Email Address
julie.kerr-berry@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
Theatre and Dance
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
Trauma can disrupt one's life causing isolation, anxiety, physical illness, and sometimes a complete loss of identity. Traumatic experiences live within our bodies and the challenge of overcoming these traumas is to heal the mind and soul, as well as the body. One way of beginning the healing process is through the use of movement. This paper explores how the use of dance movement is instilled within the acknowledgment that the body and mind are inseparable. Connecting this idea to choreographers, like Jose Limon and Pearl Primus, who created works after experiencing significant life traumas, provides insight into how art can reflect horrific life traumas and offer healing to both the choreographer and the viewer.
A Study of the Correlation between Traumatic Experiences and Movement Memory
CSU 254
Trauma can disrupt one's life causing isolation, anxiety, physical illness, and sometimes a complete loss of identity. Traumatic experiences live within our bodies and the challenge of overcoming these traumas is to heal the mind and soul, as well as the body. One way of beginning the healing process is through the use of movement. This paper explores how the use of dance movement is instilled within the acknowledgment that the body and mind are inseparable. Connecting this idea to choreographers, like Jose Limon and Pearl Primus, who created works after experiencing significant life traumas, provides insight into how art can reflect horrific life traumas and offer healing to both the choreographer and the viewer.
Recommended Citation
Chouinard, Alexa. "A Study of the Correlation between Traumatic Experiences and Movement Memory." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 20, 2015.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2015/oral_session_05/2
