Writing about dance / Wendy R. Oliver.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-174) and index.

1. Writing, Dancing, and Critical Thinking / Depth of Knowledge ; Writing Theory ; Writing About Dance ; Informal Writing ; Exercises ; Formal Papers ; Wrap-Up -- 2. The writing process / Stages of the Writing Process ; General Writing ; Suggestions ; Wrap-Up -- 3. Informal writing exercises / Reflection Exercises ; Creative Process Exercises ; Focus on Writing Exercises ; Wrap-Up -- 4. Dance critiques / Feldman Model of Critiques ; Preparation ; Observation and Note Taking ; Getting Started (Free Writing) ; Description, Analysis, Interpretation, and Evaluation ; Putting It Together ; Use of Language ; Revision ; Rubrics for Dance Critiques ; Sample Critiques ; Wrap-Up -- 5. Dance essays / Persuasive Essay on Dance (What Do You Believe?) ; Reading Analysis Paper and Book Review ; Wrap-Up -- 6. Dance research papers / Selecting a Topic and Creating Guiding Questions ; Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources ; Appropriate Sources ; Note Taking ; Thesis Development ; Structure ; Writing Process ; Flow ; Writing Style ; Editorial Style ; Rubric for Dance Research Papers ; Sample form Dance Research Paper ; Wrap-Up.

"Writing About Dance guides students through various processes of writing about dance, from the informal (journal writing and free writing) to the formal (critiques, essays, and research papers). When students learn both practical and artistic aspects of writing, they become better critical thinkers and writers as they deepen their understanding of dance technique, dance creativity, and dance as an art form. This book includes - 14 teacher-tested writing exercises, ranging from reflection to the creative process to writing about dance, that are appropriate for all dance classes; - rubrics for evaluating critiques, essays, and research papers; - an appendix that helps students prepare to write dance critiques; and - easy-to-use checklists to facilitate writing assignments and help students organize their thoughts and address aspects of each type of dance writing"--Back cover.