Self-Regulation of Learning in Ballet Instruction for Contemporary Dancers: Psychopedagogical Implications of Mental Imagery and Embodied Cognition

This article analyzes the implications of mental imagery and the principles of embodied cognition in ballet instruction for contemporary dancers, exploring their relationship with self-regulated learning. The theoretical foundations of self-regulation, mental imagery, and embodied cognition theory as an integrative framework are reviewed, analyzing their influence on the development of creative and interpretative skills aimed at a pedagogical proposal for ballet learning. The conclusion is that the use of these principles can facilitate exploration, the creation of movements and metaphors, as well as the establishment of a deeper synchronization between mind and body in the artistic performance of practitioners of this discipline.