URBAN KIZ
A NEW VISION ON PARTNER DANCE
KELVIN KRAMP, MD, PhD
Dance can be a powerful means for creating social harmony and enhancing health. This book gives insight into the depth of social partner dance and how it can improve well-being on a physical, mental and social level. Some of the questions that are addressed:
Part I Science and Philosophy
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Why do humans (partner) dance?
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How did the dance style urban kiz develop?
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Why are urban kiz and Rotterdam so interconnected?
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How can we cope with the gender role division in partner dance?
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Which positive effects does partner dance have on our physical and mental health?
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Can partner dance become a harmful addiction?
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What can we learn from maths in dance?
Part II Training and Mindset
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What are the foundations of social partner dance?
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How can we improve in connection, musicality, creativity, technique and self-esteem?
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What effect does partner dance have on romantic relationships?
The answers are based on scientific literature, philosophical deliberations, personal experiences and in-depth interviews with dancers in the urban kiz scene, making it one of the most comprehensive information resources for dancers and a must-read for those interested in partner dance research.