Anthony and Alice

Artlink    

2009

Are you dancin?

“Emotional states can be transferred directly from one individual to another by mimicry and "emotional contagion," perhaps by the copying of emotionally relevant bodily actions, particularly facial expressions, seen in others. People can "catch" emotional states they observe in others over time frames ranging from seconds to weeks.”


Published 4 December 2008 BMJ


Alice and Anthony have  taken donated movements of the staff to create a choreographed dance which was then performed in the Western Hospital Canteen by the staff. The aim being to explore alternative and imaginative ways of being physically and emotionally healthy.

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