1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910463672203321

Autore

Mroz Daniel

Titolo

Dancing word [[electronic resource] ] : an embodied approach to the preparation of performers and the composition of performances / / Daniel Mroz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam, : Rodopi, 2011

ISBN

1-283-16218-0

9786613162182

94-012-0026-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (215 p.)

Collana

Consciousness, literature & the arts, , 1573-2193 ; ; 30

Disciplina

796.8

Soggetti

Dance

Performance art - Technique

Performance art

Martial arts - China

Martial arts in art

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminary Material -- List of Figures -- Preface -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Beginnings in Embodied Learning -- Chinese Martial Arts -- Principles of Performer Preparation -- The Principles of Performance Composition -- The Practice of Performer Preparation and Performance Composition -- Performance Pedagogy in Practice -- Martial Movement Training and Consciousness -- References.

Sommario/riassunto

The product of over eighteen years of embodied research by the author, The Dancing Word presents a systemic and phenomenological description of a contemporary intercultural theatre practice. This volume offers a blueprint for both training and collaborative performance creation that integrates the best of western laboratory theatre with the practice and ontological underpinnings of Chinese martial ( Wushu ) and healing/self care ( Qigong ) arts. This is a book for theatre practitioners, students, scholars, and those interested in exploring transcultural methodologies.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910790159403321

Autore

West Keith <1950->

Titolo

Inspired drama teaching : a practical guide for teachers / / Keith West

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, [England] ; ; New York, New York : , : Continuum Internationsl Publishing Group, , 2011

©2011

ISBN

1-4411-8630-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (150 pages)

Disciplina

792.071

Soggetti

Drawing - Study and teaching (Secondary)

Drama in education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Acknowledgements; Contents; Copyright; Title; CHAPTER 1 Why drama is important: a defence of the subject; Creativity in approach; Why teach drama?; Creativity in problem solving; Challenging perceptions; Communication; Role play (1); Considering classroom management; Standards of work; CHAPTER 2 Exploring drama; Ice breakers; What's my name?; The game show; A name game; Wink/murder; The sandwich memory game; Items from a bag; 'Whozon'; The hello game; Copy walk; Rabbit and fox; Truth or lies; Talking and discussing; Questions, questions; Ape/rabbit/wizard; Opposites; Line up; Fears

Warm upsUse of space; The small fish game; Suggestions: let's . . .; Eye on the ball; Clap ball; Piggy in the middle (two games); Piggy in the middle (2); Outer and inner circle; The rain game; Extra activity; Word association; Action changing; Freeze and do; The complete picture; Everyone who . . .; Mother, mother; Statues; Avoid eye contact; Numbers game; Improvisation; Forum Theatre; Still image; Hot seating; Cross-cutting; Parallel cross-cutting - through mime and acting; Cross-cutting ideas; CHAPTER 3 Stimulating drama; Music; Sound cues; Symbols; Television and film; Writing for radio

ScriptingCHAPTER 4 Elements of drama; Characterization; Bringing characters to life; The emotions; Thinking about voice; Characters and jobs; Rhythm; Forms; Contrasts; Conventions; Symbols (2); CHAPTER 5



Drama as a medium; Mime; Group mime; Emotions (2); Costume; Masks; Make-up; Music (2); Sound effects; Lighting; 'Mercy Beckensale - A Victorian Girl'; Props and sets; The stage manager; Staging terms; CHAPTER 6 Working together; Improvisation; Drama games; Students working together; Reading and acting out full scripts; A play in a day; CHAPTER 7 Engaging the students; Word games

Counting gamesStorytelling; Tongue twisters; Further games: forming groups; Thought tracking; Thought tunnel; Soliloquies and monologues; Seven deadly sins; CHAPTER 8 Drama across the curriculum; The value of drama across the curriculum; Drama and citizenship/PSHE; Drama and English; Drama and Geography; Drama and Maths; Drama and Science; Drama and Religious Education; Drama and History; CHAPTER 9 Choosing options, assessment and revision; Summing it up; Appendix: exam board specification/websites; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

A practical guide to teaching and championing drama across the curriculum. The ideas in this book will inspire even the most unlikely thespian.