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Bonpensiere, L. New Pathways to Piano Technique: A Study of the Relations Between Mind and Body with Special Reference to Piano Playing. New York: Philosophical Library, 1953.
Chatfield, S.J., and S. Barr. “Towards a Testable Hypothesis of Training Principles for the Neuromuscular Facilitation of Human Movement,” Dance Research Journal 26(1): 8-14, Spring 1994.
Davis, B. Releasing Into Process: Joan Skinner and the Use of Imagery in Dance Education. Unpublished Master of Arts Thesis. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1974.
Fairweather, M. and Sidaway, B. “Ideokinetic Imagery as a Postural Development Technique,” Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 66(4): 385-392, 1993.
Feist, B. “How to make alignment meaningful for individuals by the use of ideokinetic imagery and flexibility,” Proceedings of an international seminar on posture and physical activity (pp. 70-77) Jerusalem, Israel: Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sport, 1982.
Franklin, E. Dance Imagery for Technique and Performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 1996.
——— Dynamic Alignment through Imagery. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 1996.
Friedman-Stuelpner, Robin. Ideokinesis: The Efficacy of Imagery to Improve Flexibility and Movement; Unpublished Master’s Thesis. Gallatin School of New York University, 1995.
Fulkerson, M. The Language of the Axis. Dartington, UK: Theatre Papers, 1975.
——— “Release Work, History from the View of Mary Fulkerson,” Movement Research Performance Journal 16: 4-5, Winter/Spring 1999.
——— Release: From Body to Spirit, Seven Zones of Comprehension Coming From the Practice of Dance. E-book. Hampshire, UK: Dance Books Ltd. 2004.
George, D. “Conceit of the Natural Body: The Universal Individual in Somatic Dance Training,” UCLA Electronic Theses and Dissertations Permalink Https://scholarship.org/uc/item/228d6h4. Publication date 2014-01-01.
Hanrahan, C. and J. Salmela. “Mental Imagery as a Facilitator in Dance Movement Skills.” In L.E. Unestahl (Ed.), Contemporary Sport Psychology: Proceedings from the VI World Congress in Sport Psychology. Örebro, Sweden: VEJE Publishing, Inc. 1986, 131-141.
——— “Dance Images: Do they really Work or Are We Just Imagining Things?” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 61(2): 18-21, Feb. 1990.
Hanrahan, C. “In Search of a Good Dance Image,” Impulse 2(2): 131-144, 1994.
——— “Creating Dance Images: Basic Principles for Teachers,” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 66(1): 33-39, Jan. 1995.
——— “Performance Psychology for Dancers: Overview and Future Trends.” In Overby, L.Y. and J.H. Humphrey (Eds.) Dance: Current Selected Research Vol. 4. New York: AMS Press, Inc. 2000, 1-20.
Huelster, L. The Relationship between Bilateral Contour Asymmetry in the Human Body in Standing and Walking. Unpublished Ph.D. Theses. New York University, School of Education, 1949.
——— “The Relationship Between Bilateral Contour Assymetry in the Human Body in Standing and Walking,” Research Quarterly American Association of Health and Physical Education. 24:44-55, March, 1953.
Kleinman, S. “The Experience of Posture,” Proceedings of an international seminar on posture and physical activity (pp. 78-85) Jerusalem, Israel: Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sport, 1982.
Meglin, J.A. “Ideokinesis as it Applies to Injury Prevention.” In C.G. Shell (Ed.), The Dancer as Athlete: The 1984 Olympic Scientific Congress Proceedings Vol. 8. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc. 1986, 173-181.
Minton, S.C. “Assessment of the Use of Imagery in the Dance Classroom,” Impulse 4(4): 276-292, Oct. 1996.
——— “Enhancement of Alignment through Imagery,” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 61(2): 28-29, Feb. 1990.
——— “Exploring the Body/Mind Connection with Imagery,” Kinesiology and Medicine for Dance 14(1): 29-32, Fall/Winter 1991-92.
Oestrich, H.G. The Identification of Principles Related to the Education and Training of the Individual for More Efficient Neuromuscular Function. Unpublished Ed.D. Thesis. New York University, 1956.
Overby, L.Y. “The Use of Imagery by Dance Teachers – Development and Implementation of Two Research Instruments,” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 61 (2): 24-27, Feb 1990.
Skinner, J. and B. Davis, R. Davidson, K. Wheeler, S. Metcalf. “Skinner Releasing Technique,” in the Skinner Releasing Technique Website. http://www.skinnerreleasing.com
Smith, K.L. “Dance and Imagery: The Link Between Movement and Imagination,” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 61(2):17, Feb 1990.
Soto, G. H. Ideokinesis: Body Mind Integrity and Integration. Self-published. San Anselmo, CA. Contact: G. Hoffman Soto, 11B San Anselmo, CA 94960 or send e-mail to: Sotomotion@sbcglobal.net.
Studd, K. Ideokinesis, Mental rehearsal and relaxation applied to dance technique. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of Oregon, Eugene, 1983.
Udow, N.W. The Use of Imagery for a Receptive Process of Dance Technique. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1976.
Vaccaro, K. C. “Teaching Strategies – The Application of Found Images in Dance and Sport,” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 68(1): 45-49, January 1997.