Postscript: Further Discussion, Reflection, and Research Related to Maile Okamura’s Artist Profile

Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities.

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Reflection Questions Inspired by Maile's artist profile:

Ballet

What is your relationship with ballet – past, present, and future? What role does it play? 

Complimentary Movement Practices

Maile talked about exploring Klein technique. Looking at the list below, which concepts have you explored? What is important to your training, dance practice, and care of your body? What would you like to study further? 

  • Klein technique
  • Alexander technique
  • LMA (Laban Movement Analysis)
  • Gyrokinesis and gyrotonic
  • Ideokinesis
  • Feldenkrais
  • Gaga
  • MELT
  • Franklin Method
  • Pilates
  • Yoga

Major Influences

Who would you consider to be a major influence in your life, in terms of people you have personally studied with or personally know? 

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