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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461902503321

Autore

Butterworth Jo.

Titolo

Dance studies : the basics / / Jo Butterworth

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2012

ISBN

0-203-15699-4

1-136-58407-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (220 p.)

Collana

The basics

Disciplina

792.7/8

Soggetti

Dance

Choreography

Dance - History

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

"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"--