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Applied Performing Arts Psychology stresses direct, real-world application of psychological research findings to the performing arts to strengthen, compliment, and improve the artistic venue. For the college student, this translates into real life research and opportunities, not just theoretical studies or being stuck in a lab. For those who are currently in the arts, Applied Performing Arts Psychology is primarily concerned with the emotional health of those in the arts. We are committed to researching, developing and disseminating information that will aid in solving emotional problems in the arts, such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain and other problems. The rates of these and other emotional problems are significantly higher than people not in the arts. We are committed to elucidating these problems so as to provide reliable solutions. SPPA encourages students to explore how a science such as psychology can apply to the arts. The relationship between the two fields is not an obvious one. Some might argue that science can never have the precision and freedom of the performing arts, depriving it of a certain level of creativity. The fact is, however, that psychology can give performers the means to express their creativity with the utmost potential. Applied performing arts psychology is about bringing about great performances and happier, healthier artists. Technical terms and abstract philosophizing will do little good for a performer to wants to improve his singing, dance more gracefully, or have less stage fright. It’s the relationship between the art and the science of performing that breeds results, and it’s dedicated people like you who can make the bridge between psychology and the arts a reality. |