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Thematic Section: Somatic education and embodiment in a digital world

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Revista Estud(i)os de Dança 3

Eutony: The construction of a sensitive rationality

DOI
https://doi.org/10.53072/RED202401/00204

Abstract

This article aims to present the epistemological parameters that constitutes Eutony, especially emphasizing respect for the human being, while also highlighting the centrality of the theoretical-practical concept of conscious contact, around which the technical procedures are necessarily established. To this end, we will examine some historical data relating to World War II, the pedagogical reforms that occurred at the beginning of the 20th century and Gerda Alexander's trajectory within these contexts. This exploration aims to establish connections between her research and the educational and political context. Additionally, we will delve into the concepts of alterity and empathy to understand the foundational principles of this pedagogical practice, underlining the significance of enhancing muscle tone flexibility for this method. Above all, it aims to dispel the misconception that attributes the creation of Eutony solely to Gerda Alexander’s illness.

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