Improvising on The Ward: Begin From Where You Are

Lisa Dowler

Improvising on The Ward: Begin From Where You Are

Lisa Dowler

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Abstract

This paper provides a descriptive account of ongoing action research by Small Things Dance Collective, into the effects of dance improvisation, refined touch and somatic practice with children on the Neuromedical and Oncology wards of Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK. The paper considers how the non-judgemental and inclusive approach of site sensitive dance improvisers is particularly appropriate and successful in a clinical setting.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 17 Nov 2010
Event	The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing - Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne, Australia Duration: 16 Nov 2010 → 19 Nov 2010

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Conference	The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing
Country/Territory	Australia
Period	16/11/10 → 19/11/10

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Improvising on The Ward: Begin From Where You Are

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