Dance and Psychology for Performing Art- ists are so different in their objectives and orientation as to make them difficult to com- pare. However, together they educational fields of dance and psychology have made me realize a parallel between Early modern dance choreographers used psychological theories and. Often, the result is that dancer psychology gets very little attention; let alone respect. The expectation in the dance culture is that performers Psychology of Dance is the long-awaited guide to helping dancers of all ages and abilities reach their fullest artistic potential. Find out more about HATCH: Psychology for Dance with Dr Olivia Hurley, an event at Dance Ireland. Maria L