A primer for choreographers : an introduction to modern dance composition / Lois Ellfeldt ; illustrations by Sue Powell

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Dance Books Ltd, 1974Description: [10], 121 p. : bill., 1 port. ; 16 x 19 cmISBN:
  • 0903102129
  • 0903102137
  • 9780903102124
  • 9780903102131
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 20 792.82 ELL
LOC classification:
  • GV1782.5
Contents:
1. From the beginning...DANCE : The Use of Energy -- In Space -- And Time -- 2. The End...CHOREOGRAPHY : The Role of the Choreographer -- The Choreographic Process -- Meaning Through Movement -- Explorations -- Improvisations -- 3. The Means to the End...QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS : "What Movement Shall I Use?" -- "Where Does Movement Come From?" -- "What Shall I Do with the Movement?" -- "How Do I Give the Dance Form?" -- "Where Do I Go from Here?" -- "Do My Chosen Movements Project My Meaning?" -- "What's in a Name?" -- "How Do I Know if It's Any Good?" -- 4. The Elements of the Art...SOME ABC'S FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS : A Place to Start -- Beware of Pitfalls -- Considerations Worth Considering -- Discriminating Criticism -- Evaluating Yourself -- A Glossary for Choreographers -- Selected Readings.
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Books Books Academy of Music & Performing Arts Library General Stacks Non-fiction 792.82 ELL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Kindly donated by J. Dyson. A06334

Originally published: Palo Alto : National Press Books, 1967.

Bibliography: p.103-120

1. From the beginning...DANCE : The Use of Energy -- In Space -- And Time -- 2. The End...CHOREOGRAPHY : The Role of the Choreographer -- The Choreographic Process -- Meaning Through Movement -- Explorations -- Improvisations -- 3. The Means to the End...QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS : "What Movement Shall I Use?" -- "Where Does Movement Come From?" -- "What Shall I Do with the Movement?" -- "How Do I Give the Dance Form?" -- "Where Do I Go from Here?" -- "Do My Chosen Movements Project My Meaning?" -- "What's in a Name?" -- "How Do I Know if It's Any Good?" -- 4. The Elements of the Art...SOME ABC'S FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS : A Place to Start -- Beware of Pitfalls -- Considerations Worth Considering -- Discriminating Criticism -- Evaluating Yourself -- A Glossary for Choreographers -- Selected Readings.

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