<DIV><P> The dance world is filled with technique books, which certainly serve an important role in helping dancers improve their performance. But the market has been conspicuously void of instruction on a vital aspect of dance performance: the mental aspect. </P><P> Developing Psychological Strength in All Dancers </P><P> Jim Taylor, a veteran sport and dance psychologist and author, and Elena Estanol, a dancer, instructor, and sport and dance psychologist, bring their experience and knowledge to <I>Dance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence</I> to help dancers at all levels develop psychological strength to maximize their performance. </P><P><I>Dance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence</I> will help dancers in these ways: </P><P> ¿ Understand how to use the mental aspects of dance to their advantage. </P><P> ¿ Learn simple techniques to raise their dancing to a new level. </P><P> ¿ Refine their technique and overcome performance challenges. </P><P> Indivi