Haptic perception refers to touch and how we come to know the otherness of people and

Let us pause on this word affect, because it has several definitions. The one we cultivate in somatic studies is delimited to influences of

Alfred North Whitehead’s process philosophy, which made process the leading ontological concern. He held the metaphysical position that sequentially structured sequences of successive stages or phases are essential aspects of everything that exists.

Moving into silence fosters resilience, clear thinking, and increases one’s capacity for compassionate listening. The latter has assisted my teaching and helped me understand the importance of not leaving anyone out—and in mindfulness terms—not ever giving up on a student. Being transparent about my own stumbling seems to help.

one who touches is also being touched.

“bring your attention to,” or “what if you focus on this, now that you’ve learned that”? Sondra calls this “cultivating verbs of permission.”

In dance conceived somatically, we can excavate body memories and possible selves. This is so precisely because somatic conceptions of dance concentrate on what the mover is experiencing, rather than on impressing an audience. The attitude and focus of the performer is key. Thus any form of dance might be conceived with first-person attention to

Connections: Total Body Integration through Bartenieff Fundamentals

“the problem-posing educator constantly re-forms his reflections in the reflection of the students. The students—no longer docile learners—are now critical co-investigators in dialogue with the teacher. The teacher presents the material to the students for their consideration, and re-considers her earlier considerations as the students express