Basic concepts in modern dance :

Cheney, Gay

Basic concepts in modern dance : a creative approach / Gay Cheney. - 3rd ed. - Pennington, N.J. : Princeton Book Co., ©1989. - x, 115 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Modern dance, 1975. "A Dance Horizons book." Includes index.

Bibliography: p. [109]-112.

1. Story of modern dance -- 2. Modern dance and movement -- 3. Body instrument -- 4. Abstract elements of dance -- 5. Improvisation -- 6. Choreography -- 7. Performance -- 8. Self-evaluation -- 9. Dance experience and growth -- 10. Other Sources of Information.

"This book offers a brief introduction to modern dance and body movement techniques. It begins with an overview of the history of modern dance, then discusses basic body movement, improvisation, and choreography." -- Jacket

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