Choreography :

Minton, Sandra Cerny 1943-

Choreography : a basic approach using improvisation / Sandra Cerny Minton. - 2nd ed. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 1997. - ix, 125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p.156-158) and index.

1. Exploring and improvising movement / 2. Designing and shaping the dance / 3. Identifying choreographic form / 4. Staging the performance / Appendix A: Choreography resources -- Appendix B: Forms and checklists. The creative process ; Discovering movement through exploration ; Discovering movement through improvisation ; Solving improvisational challenges ; Finding the right music ; Review questions -- Manipulating movement ; Arranging movement for effective communication ; Choreographic ideas from postmodern dance ; Review questions -- Choreographic form and development ; Dance style ; Dance subject matter ; Finishing touches ; Learning to choreograph ; Review questions -- Planning and organization ; Technical considerations ; Informal concerts ; Conclusion ; Review questions --

"Solve common problems in choreography, design and shape movements into a dance, and organize a concert. Each chapter offers movement exploration exercises, review and reflection questions, and application challenges to help you understand the choreographic process from concept to stage performances." --back cover.

9780880115292 (soft cover) 0880115297 (soft cover)


Choreography.

GV1782.5 / .M56 2007

792.82 / MIN