"Creativity and Flow: Not a Simple Relationship" by Paula Thomson and S. Victoria Jaque (2023)

This research paper examines the relationship between creativity and flow in a group of professional and pre-professional dancers. The study explored how specific aspects of the creative process, such as clarity, preparation and anxiety, impacted the dancers' experience of flow, both dispositionally and during rehearsals and performances. The findings indicate a complex interplay between these two concepts, highlighting the significance of clarity and preparation in promoting flow states, whilst also demonstrating the negative impact of creative anxiety on achieving flow. The authors advocate for further exploration of the relationship between creativity, flow and anxiety within the dance community, particularly in relation to choreographic rehearsals and group improvisation.