Dance studies: the basics / Jo Butterworth.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: The basicsPublication details: London ; New York : Routledge, 2012.Description: 212 p. ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780415582551 (pbk.)
  • 9780415582544 (hardback)
  • 9780203156995 (ebook)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 792.82 BUT
LOC classification:
  • GV1594 .B88 2012
Contents:
Introduction -- 1. Training for dance -- 2. Making dances -- 3. Dance theatre history -- 4. Performing dances -- 5. Appreciating dances -- 6. Applied dance studies -- Conclusion: your first steps towards studying dance.
Summary: "Dance Studies: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of dance ranging from the practical aspects such as technique and to more theoretical considerations such as aesthetic appreciation and the place of dance in different cultures. Including examples from dance forms such as ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and urban, this book answers questions such as: Exactly how do we define 'dance'? What kinds of people dance and what kind of training is necessary? How are dances made? What do we know about dance history? Featuring a glossary, chronology of dance history and list of useful websites, this book is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in the study of dance"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- 1. Training for dance -- 2. Making dances -- 3. Dance theatre history -- 4. Performing dances -- 5. Appreciating dances -- 6. Applied dance studies -- Conclusion: your first steps towards studying dance.

"Dance Studies: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of dance ranging from the practical aspects such as technique and to more theoretical considerations such as aesthetic appreciation and the place of dance in different cultures. Including examples from dance forms such as ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and urban, this book answers questions such as: Exactly how do we define 'dance'? What kinds of people dance and what kind of training is necessary? How are dances made? What do we know about dance history? Featuring a glossary, chronology of dance history and list of useful websites, this book is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in the study of dance"-- Provided by publisher.

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