The Dance: A Handbook for the Appreciation of the Choreographic Experience
- ISBN-10
- 0786422319
- ISBN-13
- 9780786422319
- Series
- The Dance
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 245
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-12-20
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Author
- Joan Cass
Description
“Extensive bibliography…provide[s] an excellent resource for the dance student/scholar”—Choice “Provides a special focus on the choreographic experience to present the viewer with a historical and artistic survey of dance choreography”—Midwest Book Review. In dance, the choreographer creates, the dancer performs and the viewer observes. This work is a handbook for the viewer. By presenting historical and artistic perspectives of dance, dance events are made more approachable and appreciation for the art form is heightened. The choreographic components of body language, content, structure, music, design and interpretation are included. Also discussed is the development of critical reaction over time. Examples are drawn from Western theatrical dance and worldwide cultural variations. Terms are explained throughout the text, and an extensive bibliography gives sources in print and on tape for further study. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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