The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology, 2022, 4(12); doi: 10.25236/FSST.2022.041209.
Yi Zhang
Zhejiang Vocational College of Special Education, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
The purpose of this case study is to improve the performance of dancer Z through psychological intervention. The cognitive behavioral intervention model was applied to support mental skill training, and the conclusion and analysis results were worked out through such steps as guidance of consultation, familiarization of movements, evaluation and assessment, determination of goal, education (problem conceptualization), individual intervention, and outcome evaluation. As a result of a 9-week psychological intervention, Z's performance was notably improved.
Peek performance; Dance; Hypothetical case study
Yi Zhang. Psychological Interventions to Performance Enhancement in Dance: A Hypothetical Case Study. The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology (2022) Vol. 4, Issue 12: 65-73. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSST.2022.041209.
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