Researching Dance
This text introduces students to research methods in dance. The editors introduce dance as evolutional, raising issues of definition and naming, defining dance in view of its intrinsic participatory values, its developmental aspects, and its purposes from art to ritual.
All the basic movements in classical ballet, illustrated with 275 detailed photographs. This unique handbook shows all the basic positions, steps, and movements in classical ballet, arranged in the sequence of lessons usually followed over six years of training. An invaluable practice manual for dance students, it is also a wonderful companion to the dance for ballet enthusiasts or anyone who wants a better understanding and appreciation of the art.
An aesthetic and technical analysis of Classical Ballet's most valuable images, realised with unpublished sources of extraordinary artistic and cultural value. An indispensable guide for students, teachers, designers and enthusiasts.
ÊA Chorus LineÊ the biggest Broadway hit of its generation is returning to Times Square in a major fall 2006 revival. The show is based on a remarkable series of taped discussions made in the mid 1970s with some of the top gypsies (veteran Broadway dancers) many of whom went on to play characters based on themselves in the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical.ÞIn many ways ÊOn the Line: The Creation of A Chorus Line Ê is a continuation of the show itself. In this collective oral history th...
You've learned the basics from The Joy of Dancing: for Absolute Beginners, now graduate to The Next Steps. Readers ready to learn more about Ballroom, Latin and Jive will increase their skill and enjoyment by following Peggy Spencer's easy-to-follow instructions. New steps are included for the Waltz, Foxtrot, Samba, Quickstep, Tango Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Rumba and Merengue, and there is expert advice on how to enhamce your dancing style. Includes: What to wear, Music, Understanding your direction a...
A Bibliography of the Dance Collection of Doris Niles and Serge Leslie, Part III
by Serge Leslie and Cyril Beaumont
Creativity (Middle Eastern Dance Studies, #5) (Creativity: Power of Commitment, #2)
by Morwenna Assaf
Fifty Contemporary Choreographers
