Abstract
Viewpoints training has been a tool for dance and drama improvisation and composition. It is theorized that Viewpoints develops the senses to respond quickly to surrounding stimuli, highlights attention, improves the sense of aliveness on stage, develops awareness and group dynamics. Concepts from cognitive psychology were used to understand the processes that can take place during the training. It is suggested that a type of " synesthesia" may occur and increase the interaction between the senses. A quasi experiment was applied to investigate the perceptual and cognitive processes involved. Results reveal a positive impact on group synchrony and cohesion.
| Translated title of the contribution | Viewpoints and cognition: soft focus and multisensory integration |
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| Original language | Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-33 |
| Number of pages | 33 |
| Journal | Urdimento |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 42 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2021 |
Keywords
- Cognitive Psychology
- Dance
- Synaesthesia
- Viewpoints