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A concise introduction to the study of dance ranging from the practical aspects such as technique and choreography to more theoretical considerations such as aesthetic appreciation and the place of dance in different cultures.

This book answers questions such as: Exactly how do we define dance?Cited by: 4. Dance Studies: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of dance ranging from the practical aspects such as technique and choreography to more theoretical considerations such as aesthetic appreciation and the place of dance in different cultures/5.

The Routledge Dance Studies Reader gives readers access to over thirty essential texts on dance and provides expert guidance on their critical context. It is a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding dance from a global and contemporary perspective.5/5(4).

Helen Thomas is professor of Dance Dance studies. book at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and emeritus professor, University of the Arts. She has published books, edited collections, and articles on the body and dance in culture and society.

Gabriele Klein is Professor of Sociology of Movement and Dance and Director of Performance Studies at the University of Hamburg, Germany. Her research fields are social and political theory of dance, choreography and performance, body and gender politics, urban and transnational dance : Gabriele Klein.

Book Description. A concise introduction to the study of dance ranging from the practical aspects such as technique and choreography to more theoretical considerations such as aesthetic appreciation and the place of dance in different cultures.

Studies in Dance History “At once fiercely theoretical and immensely readable, this collection of vibrant young voices testifies to the critical dynamism of this burgeoning field Dance studies.

book study. Kudos to the editors—this extraordinary book is a tour de force of mentorship and scholarly curation. New German Dance Studies offers fresh histories and theoretical inquiries that resonate across fields of the humanities. Sixteen essays range from eighteenth-century theater dance to popular contemporary dances in global circulation.

In an exquisite trans-Atlantic dialogue that demonstrates the complexity. Discounted conference registration for DSA and affiliated organizations; A subscription to Dance Research Journal and a copy of our annual book series, Studies in Dance History.

Continued free access to Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies and conference proceedings Access to a robust online membership directory and a member listserv. 1A Steer Place, 17 Blaauwberg Road, Table View, orders@ Few political theorists understand dance and dancing as well as Martin does.”—Jane Desmond, editor of Meaning in Motion: New Cultural Studies of Dance From the Back Cover "Randy Martin has written a bold and interesting book, imaginative and deftly by: Book Description.

The Routledge Dance Studies Reader has been expanded and updated, giving readers access to thirty-seven essential texts that address the social, political, cultural, and economic impact of globalization on embodiment and choreography. These interdisciplinary essays in dance scholarship consider a broad range of dance forms in relation to historical.

Most dance book numbers begin with th letters GV. Begin by finding the range in which your call number would be located. There are tags identifying the ranges on the end of the shelves. Then look on the books spine, its cover if it is thin, for the call number for Author: Anna Harper.

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It is a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding dance from a global and contemporary by: 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"-- What people are saying.

Dance Research Journal is the longest running, peer reviewed journal in its field, and has become one of the foremost international outlets for dance research scholarship. The journal carries scholarly articles, book reviews, and a list of books and journals received.

William Shakespeare was born just thirty years after the founding of. Awarded annually to the best first book in dance studies published in the English language in the previous calendar year.

Award Nominations Due Gertrude Lippincott Award. Awarded annually to the best English-language article published in dance studies. Award. The Routledge Dance Studies Reader represents the range and diversity of writings from the s and s, providing contemporary perspectives on ballet, modern dance, postmodern 'movement performance' jazz, South Asian dance and Black : Founded in as a scholarly journal, Studies in Dance History was redefined as a book series in It is now published by the University of Michigan Press.

Listed below, in reverse chronological order, are titles that have been issued to date. The Routledge Dance Studies Reader represents the range and diversity of writings from the s and s, providing contemporary perspectives on ballet, modern dance, postmodern 'movement performance' jazz, South Asian dance and Black dance.

In an enlightening introduction, Alexandra Carter traces the development of dance studies internationally and 5/5(1). Teaching Dance Studies. Teaching Dance Studies is a practical guide, written by college professors and dancers/choreographers active in the field, introducing key issues in dance pedagogy.

Many young people graduating from universities with degrees - either PhDs or MFAs - desire to teach dance, either in college settings or at local dance schools/5(4).Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books.

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