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Learning about Dance : An Introduction to Dance As an Art Form and Entertainment

by: Ambrosio, Nora

Learning about Dance : An Introduction to Dance As an Art Form and Entertainment

by: Ambrosio, Nora

ISBN 13:
9780787264215
ISBN 10:
0787264210
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/01/1999
Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub
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Preface

Acknowledgment

Part I: The Art of Dance

(16)

Dance as an Art Form

(14)

Introduction

(1)

Dance and Society

(9)

Art and the Aesthetic Experience

(2)

Summary

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter One: Dance as an Art Form

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Creative Project

(1)

Part II: The Participants

(28)

The Choreographer

(16)

Introduction

(1)

The Choreographer as Artist

(2)

The Creative Process

(1)

Choreographic Elements of Dance

(11)

Space

(8)

Time

(2)

Energy

(1)

Summary

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter Two: The Choreographer

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Creative Project

(1)

The Dancer

(6)

Introduction

(1)

The Dancer as Artist

(1)

The Dancer's Training

(3)

Summary

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter Three: The Dancer

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Creative Project

(2)

The Audience

(4)

Introduction

(1)

The Audience as Participant

(1)

Understanding Dance

(2)

Summary

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter Four: The Audience

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Part III: Dance Genres

(78)

Ballet

(14)

Introduction

(2)

Classical Ballet

(2)

Contemporary Ballet

(1)

Summary

(1)

Major Figures in Ballet

(8)

The Beginnings

(1)

The Romantics of the 19th Century

(1)

The Russian Influence (1910--1930s)

(2)

Beyond the Russian Borders: Britain, France and the U.S. (1930s--1940s)

(1)

Into the Present

(3)

Endnotes for Chapter Five: Ballet

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Modern Dance, Post-Modern Dance and Dance-Theatre

(26)

Introduction

(1)

Modern Dance

(3)

Post-Modern Dance

(4)

Summary

(2)

Major Figures in Modern Dance

(12)

The Forerunners

(1)

The Pioneers

(1)

The Second Generation

(3)

Second Generation: The Post-Moderners

(1)

The New Post-Moderners

(3)

The Next Wave

(3)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Creative Project

(1)

Dance-Theatre

(1)

Summary

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter Six: Modern, Post-Modern and Dance-Theatre

(1)

Discussion Questions

(2)

Improvisation and Creative Movement

(6)

Introduction

(1)

Improvisation

(2)

Creative Movement

(1)

Summary

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter Seven: Improvisation and Creative Movement

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Creative Project

(3)

Dance in World Cultures

(12)

Introduction

(1)

World Concert and Ritual Dance

(7)

Folk Dance

100

(1)

Summary

101

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter Eight: Dance in World Cultures

102

(1)

Discussion Questions

102

(1)

Creative Project

103

(2)

Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre and Tap Dance

105

(14)

Introduction

105

(1)

Jazz Dance

105

(3)

Summary

108

(1)

Major Figures in Jazz Dance

108

(6)

Leading to the Minstrels and Beyond

108

(1)

The Vaudeville Era

109

(1)

Broadway and the Movie Musical

110

(1)

The Masters of Yesterday and Today

111

(3)

Discussion Questions

114

(1)

Musical Theatre

114

(2)

Tap

116

(1)

Summary

117

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter Nine: Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre and Tap

118

(1)

Discussion Questions

118

(1)

Creative Project

118

(1)

Social Dance

119

(4)

Introduction

119

(1)

Ballroom and Popular Dance

119

(3)

Summary

122

(1)

Discussion Questions

122

(1)

Creative Project

122

(1)

Part IV: Related Topics: Dance Production, Dance in Education and Careers in Dance

123

(20)

Dance Production---Behind the Scenes of a Dance Concert

125

(14)

Introduction

125

(1)

The Artistic Director

125

(1)

Steps in the Production Process

126

(1)

People Behind the Production: The Support Staff

127

(2)

People Behind the Production: The Artistic Collaborators

129

(8)

The Lighting Designer

130

(3)

The Costume Designer

133

(1)

The Set and Scenery Designer

134

(2)

Composers and Musicians

136

(1)

Other Collaborations

136

(1)

Summary

137

(1)

Endnotes for Chapter Eleven: Dance Production---Behind the Scenes of a Dance Concert

137

(1)

Discussion Questions

137

(1)

Creative Project

138

(1)

Dance in Education and Careers in Dance

139

(4)

Introduction

139

(1)

Dance in Education

139

(1)

Careers in Dance

140

(1)

The Final Word

141

(2)

Part V: Sources of Information

143

(16)

Reading List

145

(11)

Biographies and Autobiographies

145

(2)

Choreography

147

(1)

Philosophy

147

(1)

Teaching

148

(1)

Ballet: History and Criticism

149

(1)

Modern Dance: History and Criticism

150

(3)

Jazz Dance

153

(1)

Dance in World Cultures

154

(1)

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