The Dance: A Handbook for the Appreciation of the Choreographic Experience

by Joan Cass

Book Overview

In dance, the choreographer creates, the dancer performs and the viewer observes. This work is a handbook for the viewer. By presenting historical and artistic perspectives of dance, dance events are made more approachable and appreciation for the art form is heightened.

The choreographic components of body language, content, structure, music, design and interpretation are included. Also discussed is the development of critical reaction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786422319
• ISBN13: 9780786422319
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher