Indian classical dancer here. > Do not work on this section for more than twenty minutes. This is not something I've heard often in my field but I had to lear

Indian classical dancer here. > Do not work on this section for more than twenty minutes. This is not something I've heard often in my field but I had to learn this over the years. Performers want to present a piece as if it was never practiced and was all made up on the spot, and yet we do have to practice a piece day after day. Losing vitality and "becoming rehearsed" through over-practice is a real problem. The book "A Soprano on Her Head" by Eloise Ristad, who was a piano teacher, really helped me with my dance & acting practice. I restructured a lot based on that book (added improvisational elements, reduced forceful drill-like elements, more self-observation, less verbal cues), and my technique and enjoyment both improved a lot during covid lockdown. She also wrote a book called "Bold Beginnings" for teaching piano using a new method that she made up, but I've not been able to find a copy.