«“Clare Guss-West's holistic approach to classical ballet seems like an idea long overdue… Her approach offers ways to link the latest trends in choreographic innovation to the essence of traditional dance forms as energetic transformations of the spirit.”
Peter Lewton—President of International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS)

“After using the Reflection Prompts from Chapter 2 and self-reflecting on how many external focus elements I use, I became so passionate that I gave a full class using only external focus. I was inspired to find new ways to guide dancers into what I want them to achieve."
Javier Torres—International teacher, choreographer, and former professional dance

"Clare is a very effective and enchanting educator. She offers elements to our practice that seem very ethereal yet are so practical; very elusive yet so easy. Enjoy discovering how less (but efficient) is sometimes more!"
Astrid Sherman, FISTD—ISTD USA representative, former professional dancer, dance educator

"I had the pleasure to come across the beautiful work of Clare Guss-West at the IADMS Conference, Seattle. The information and modalities that she has gathered to help with neural flexibility as well as assuring healthy and sensible physical engagement for dancers of all ages is presented in a open hearted and practical manner. One deceptively simple imaginary exercise introduced has proven to be an invigorating warm up in the ballet classroom. At IADMS Washington Conference she shared her insights into the way in which Qi Gong plays into dance. She has integrated her considerable understandings and skills in ways that the dancers can become more connected to their breath and increase their understanding of the origins of their movements.”
Stephanie Saland—Former professional dancer NYCB, Dance Educator


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