Brain-Compatible Dance Education, Second Edition, by Anne Green Gilbert, strikes a perfect balance between hard science and practical application. This book is an ideal resource for dance educators working with dancers of all ages and abilities, presenting the latest brain research in a way that is accessible and easy to digest. Gilbert connects the science to the teaching and learning that takes place in classrooms and studios, making it relevant and useful for educators.

This new edition features Gilbert’s unique BrainDance warm-up, consisting of eight developmental movement patterns suitable for people from birth to older adults. This BrainDance warm-up helps dancers improve focus and productivity while invigorating their minds and bodies and firing synapses. The book also includes 24 new lesson plans geared toward all age groups, from birth onwards.

Read more about how brain science can transform dance education in the second edition of this groundbreaking work.