The dance in theory / by John Martin ; with a new introduction by Jack Anderson.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Princeton, NJ : Princeton Book Co., ©1989.Description: xvi, 96 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0916622908
  • 9780916622909
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 20 792.80973 MAR
LOC classification:
  • GV1783 .M328 1989
Contents:
Introduction / by Jack Anderson -- 1. The Nature f Movement -- 2. Form and Composition -- 3. The Basis of Style.
Summary: The Dance in Theory reprints the first third of John Martin's seminal 1939 book, Introduction to the Dance. It presents Martin's analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of modern dance, including a discussion of the nature of movement, form and composition, and the basis of style. In clear simple terms, Martin helps us understand how dances are made. -- Book Cover
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792.80973 LON The Black tradition in American dance / 792.80973 MAG Chronicles of the American dance : 792.80973 MAR The dance in theory / 792.80973 MAR The dance in theory / 792.80973 NEE I see America dancing : 792.80973 PAL Theatrical dancing in America : 792.80973 SHE The people have never stopped dancing :

"A Dance Horizons book."

"Reprint of pages 31-126 of Introduction to the dance, originally published in 1939 by W.W. Norton & Co., Inc., New York"--T.p. verso.

Introduction / by Jack Anderson -- 1. The Nature f Movement -- 2. Form and Composition -- 3. The Basis of Style.

The Dance in Theory reprints the first third of John Martin's seminal 1939 book, Introduction to the Dance. It presents Martin's analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of modern dance, including a discussion of the nature of movement, form and composition, and the basis of style. In clear simple terms, Martin helps us understand how dances are made. -- Book Cover

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