History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approach - Couverture rigide

Kassing, Gayle

 
9780736060356: History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approach
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0736060359 ISBN 13 : 9780736060356
Editeur : Human Kinetics Publishers, 2007

Synopsis

This book presents a course text for dance teachers and students, as well as a reference for dance professionals. It uses an investigative approach to the history of dance and the wider appreciation of dance as an art form. A chronological study from origins to the present, "History of Dance" examines dancers and dance performance within a historical, social and cultural context. The major dances from each period are presented, including types of movement, number of people, formations, dance structure and type, dance accompaniment, costume and performance space. It includes relevant historical information for supplementing ballet, modern and social dance classes. Its chapters include web resources, photographs and paintings to give readers further options for researching dance in each historical period.

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À propos de l?auteur

Gayle Kassing has taught dance technique, teaching methods and curriculum design for more than 25 years. She currently works as an acquisitions editor in Human Kinetics' division of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She is also a member of the US National Dance Association.

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Éditeur
Human Kinetics Publishers
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0736060359
ISBN 13 
9780736060356
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
416
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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