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020 _a9780203156995 (ebook)
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100 1 _aButterworth, Jo
_eauthor
245 1 0 _aDance studies: the basics /
_cJo Butterworth.
260 _aLondon ;
_aNew York :
_bRoutledge,
_c2012.
300 _a212 p. ;
_c20 cm.
440 _aThe basics
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _tIntroduction --
_t1. Training for dance --
_t2. Making dances --
_t3. Dance theatre history --
_t4. Performing dances --
_t5. Appreciating dances --
_t6. Applied dance studies --
_tConclusion: your first steps towards studying dance.
520 _a"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"--
_cProvided by publisher.
650 0 _aDance.
650 0 _aChoreography.
650 0 _aDance
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