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= Curated Resource Library =
The '''Curated Resource Library''' is a collaborative collection of high-quality educational materials, references, and practical tools to support dancers, facilitators, researchers, and movement enthusiasts. The resources span multiple formats and reflect the interdisciplinary nature of conscious dance—including embodiment, neuroscience, therapy, somatics, and the arts.


The '''Curated Resource Library''' is a growing collection of books, articles, multimedia, and teaching materials that support conscious dance practitioners, facilitators, researchers, and allies. This centralized repository is designed to make reliable, high-quality resources easily accessible for self-study, community facilitation, and educational development.
Each category below links to a dedicated subpage, where contributions are welcome. Resources may include both freely accessible materials and citations to books, academic publications, or online tools.


Materials in this section span multiple domains—ranging from somatic practices and movement therapy to neuroscience, trauma studies, music curation, and spiritual traditions. These resources reflect the interdisciplinary nature of conscious dance, and many of them combine practical guidance with theoretical insight.
== Books & Foundational Texts ==


The library is organized by resource type and is open for community contribution. Contributors are encouraged to share tools they find useful in practice, helping create a vibrant, collaborative knowledge base.
A growing list of influential books that explore conscious movement, somatic psychology, embodiment practices, dance therapy, and spiritual traditions. This collection includes both classic foundational texts and newer works that continue to shape the field.


== Scope of the Collection ==
See: [[Books & Foundational Texts]]


* [[Recommended Books and Publications]] – Seminal and contemporary books covering the philosophy, science, and art of conscious movement, embodiment, dance therapy, and somatics.
== Academic Papers & Articles ==
* [[Articles and Journals]] – Peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, and theoretical papers on the effects of dance on physical, emotional, and social well-being.
 
* [[Videos and Podcasts]] – Interviews with facilitators, recorded talks, documentaries, instructional dance sequences, and audio series relevant to conscious movement.
Peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, and theoretical essays relevant to conscious dance. Topics include mental health, neurobiology of movement, group dynamics, and more. Ideal for researchers, facilitators, and anyone seeking evidence-based insight.
* [[Courses and Training Programs]] – Online and in-person courses in specific modalities (e.g. 5Rhythms, Open Floor, Movement Medicine), somatic education, trauma-informed facilitation, and creative embodiment.
 
* [[Facilitator Toolkits]] – Class plans, movement exercises, music playlist examples, safety agreements, and accessibility checklists used by facilitators across various dance forms.
See: [[Academic Papers & Articles]]
 
== Videos, Podcasts & Media ==
 
Multimedia resources to support learning and inspiration—ranging from documentary films and interviews to YouTube tutorials, recorded classes, and audio podcasts. Many feature facilitators, researchers, or artists working in movement-based fields.
 
See: [[Videos, Podcasts & Media]]
 
== Online Courses & Educational Platforms ==
 
Curated listings of online learning programs, virtual workshops, and digital schools offering instruction in conscious dance modalities, somatics, trauma-informed facilitation, creative embodiment, and related practices.
 
See: [[Online Courses & Educational Platforms]]
 
== Practical Resources for Facilitators ==
 
Ready-to-use materials for teachers and space holders: sample class plans, safety guidelines, music playlists, consent agreements, and tips for creating inclusive and trauma-informed spaces.
 
See: [[Practical Resources for Facilitators]]
 
== Practical Resources for Dancers ==
 
Guides and tools for individual dancers—including warmup exercises, reflective journaling prompts, embodiment practices, and ideas for dancing at home or integrating movement into daily life.
 
See: [[Practical Resources for Dancers]]

Revision as of 11:34, 16 April 2025

The Curated Resource Library is a collaborative collection of high-quality educational materials, references, and practical tools to support dancers, facilitators, researchers, and movement enthusiasts. The resources span multiple formats and reflect the interdisciplinary nature of conscious dance—including embodiment, neuroscience, therapy, somatics, and the arts.

Each category below links to a dedicated subpage, where contributions are welcome. Resources may include both freely accessible materials and citations to books, academic publications, or online tools.

Books & Foundational Texts

A growing list of influential books that explore conscious movement, somatic psychology, embodiment practices, dance therapy, and spiritual traditions. This collection includes both classic foundational texts and newer works that continue to shape the field.

See: Books & Foundational Texts

Academic Papers & Articles

Peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, and theoretical essays relevant to conscious dance. Topics include mental health, neurobiology of movement, group dynamics, and more. Ideal for researchers, facilitators, and anyone seeking evidence-based insight.

See: Academic Papers & Articles

Videos, Podcasts & Media

Multimedia resources to support learning and inspiration—ranging from documentary films and interviews to YouTube tutorials, recorded classes, and audio podcasts. Many feature facilitators, researchers, or artists working in movement-based fields.

See: Videos, Podcasts & Media

Online Courses & Educational Platforms

Curated listings of online learning programs, virtual workshops, and digital schools offering instruction in conscious dance modalities, somatics, trauma-informed facilitation, creative embodiment, and related practices.

See: Online Courses & Educational Platforms

Practical Resources for Facilitators

Ready-to-use materials for teachers and space holders: sample class plans, safety guidelines, music playlists, consent agreements, and tips for creating inclusive and trauma-informed spaces.

See: Practical Resources for Facilitators

Practical Resources for Dancers

Guides and tools for individual dancers—including warmup exercises, reflective journaling prompts, embodiment practices, and ideas for dancing at home or integrating movement into daily life.

See: Practical Resources for Dancers