Arts Research Case Study: Interactive Exercise (Part 1) Presented by Katherine Lee, EdD, Director, The Center for Creative Expression at the Riddle Institute In collaboration with Joseph Deacon, PhD, Associate Director, Human Development Research and Training Institute, Western Carolina Center Assisted by Doris Levy, MFA, DTR, Dance Therapist Outcome of #2 - Positive Factors for Individual The work with materials Increased blood circulation Increased energy Moving to music - relaxation, release of energy, enjoyment It felt good to move Felt good to kick off shoes Opportunity to stretch muscles Relaxation The process of creation Permission for self-expression Enjoyed the music Good music Diversion and immersion Progression: individual > partner > small group > large group > individual Progression of movement The relationship with the artist/teacher/leader – only the following two factors were listed but there was much discussion afterwards on the importance of having such a competent and sensitive leader. This is especially important in dance because the whole “self” is exposed as the medium. There is no hiding your “work” because you, your movement, are the artwork. Felt safe with the facilitator Leader was affirming and responsive Context - the contexts identified are psychological and social: Only brief initial self-consciousness Upward sense of community (as a result of eye contact) Joy - fully in the movement - living in the NOW! Connectedness - within ourselves Everyone involved Contact - eye contact & physical contact Physical empathy Fun & smiles Laughter Sense of unity Support Outcome of #2 - Positive Factors for Individual | Outcome of #3 - Visible Factors identified as Common to the Group | Negative Factors identified by the Group | Back to Agenda | NC Arts For Health