Dancing Beyond The Physicality (2nd Edition) | Massimo Giorgianni

Dancing Beyond The Physicality (2nd Edition) is a dance psychology and personal development book by Massimo Giorgianni & Alessia Manfredini, created for dancers who want to explore what exists beyond physical technique and movement.

Technical ability is only one part of dancing. Thoughts, beliefs, emotions, focus, communication, and the relationship between partners can all influence the way a dancer moves and performs. Throughout this book, the authors explore these less visible aspects of dancing and encourage readers to develop greater awareness of the connection between mind, body, partnership, and artistic expression.

The book begins with fundamental subjects such as Needs, Beliefs, and State of Mind, before examining The Power of Words and the idea that many of the qualities dancers search for may already exist within themselves. It also discusses how directing attention toward what you want—rather than what you do not want—can influence personal development and performance.

A major part of the book is dedicated to Partnering. Rather than viewing partnership only in terms of physical connection, the authors explore communication and awareness between two dancers. Practical exercises encourage partners to experiment with elements such as breathing, movement, improvisation, and gaze, helping them become more conscious of how intention can be communicated without words.

Later chapters explore Passion and The Courage to Dare, extending the discussion beyond technique into creativity, confidence, personal expression, and the willingness to discover new possibilities in dancing.

Practical exercises throughout the book invite readers to experience these ideas rather than simply read about them. This makes Dancing Beyond The Physicality a reflective and practical companion to regular dance training rather than a syllabus or figure manual.

The 2nd Edition, published in 2018 by Dance As Fire S.R.L., contains 156 pages and offers dancers a different perspective on development—one centered on the psychological, emotional, and expressive dimensions of dance.

Contents

• The Illusionist
• Needs
• Beliefs
• State of Mind
• The Power of Words
• It Is Already in You
• Focus on What You Want and Not on What You Don’t Want!
• From the Inside Out
• Partnering
• Passion
• The Courage to Dare
• The Dance As Fire Project
• Work As Fire
• Practical exercises throughout the book