Ballet Matters
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Ballet Matters
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Author : Jennifer Fisher
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2018-11-09
Ballet Matters written by Jennifer Fisher and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-09 with Performing Arts categories.
Part memoir, part dance history and ethnography, this critical study explores ballet's power to inspire and to embody ideas about politics, race, women's agency, and spiritual experience. The author knows that dance relates to life in powerful individual and communal ways, reflecting culture and embodying new ideas. Although ballet can appear (and sometimes is) elite and exclusionary, it also has revolutionary potential.
Why Dance Matters
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Author : Mindy Aloff
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2022-12-13
Why Dance Matters written by Mindy Aloff and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-13 with Performing Arts categories.
A passionate and moving tribute to the captivating power of dance, not just as an art form but as a language that transcends barriers Mindy Aloff, a journalist, an essayist, and a dance critic, analyzes dance as the ultimate expression of human energy and feeling. From her personal anecdotes, her engaging collection of stories about dance from around the world, or her description of the captivating photograph by Helen Levitt of two children dancing, which she sees as one embodiment of the mystery and joy that dancing can evoke, Aloff’s exploration of the aesthetic, social, and spiritual impacts of dance will prove spellbinding. Aloff takes us on a journey through various forms of dance—rituals, religious observances, storytelling, musical interpretations—to show why dance matters to human beings. Interlaced with personal experiences, this book builds on analysis to reveal the intimate relationship we have with dance—personal, spiritual, soul-searching, medicinal, and entertaining. The ideas speak to both specialist and general readers.
Ballet Matters
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Author : Jennifer Fisher
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2018-11-09
Ballet Matters written by Jennifer Fisher and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-09 with Performing Arts categories.
Part memoir, part dance history and ethnography, this critical study explores ballet’s power to inspire and to embody ideas about politics, race, women’s agency, and spiritual experience. The author knows that dance relates to life in powerful individual and communal ways, reflecting culture and embodying new ideas. Although ballet can appear (and sometimes is) elite and exclusionary, it also has revolutionary potential.
Dance Matters In Ireland
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Author : Aoife McGrath
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-11-29
Dance Matters In Ireland written by Aoife McGrath and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-29 with Performing Arts categories.
This book addresses the need for critical scholarship about contemporary dance practices in Ireland. Bringing together key voices from a new wave of scholarship to examine recent practice and research in the field of contemporary dance, it examines the excitingly diverse range of choreographers and works that are transforming Ireland’s performance landscape. The first section provides a chronologically-ordered collection of critical essays to ground the reader in some of the most important issues currently at play in contemporary dance in Ireland. The second section then provides an interrogation of individual choreographers’ processes. The book traces new choreographic work and trends through a broad array of topics, including somatics in performance, screendance, cultural trauma, dance archives, affect studies, feminist perspectives, choreographic process, the dancer’s voice, interdisciplinarity, and pedagogical paradigms.
Getting Started In Ballet
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Author : Anna Paskevska
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Getting Started In Ballet written by Anna Paskevska and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Performing Arts categories.
This book will assist in the design of a dancer's life. Speaks about important issues and concerns so that dancers, or anyone involved with the guidance of a dancer, can make informed decisions each step of the way. Based on a life in dance, Paskevska guides us through matters crucial to a dancer's full realization, with information that is backed up by academic research and personal anecdotes. Chapters: why dance? dance training; how to select a teacher and school; progression of training; what to wear; parent and teacher relations; recitals, demonstrations, and concerts; avoiding injuries; diet and eating disorders; entering the profession; beyond secondary education and a dancing career; and parenting the dancer. B&W photos.
Dancers Among Us
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Author : Jordan Matter
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-07-15
Dancers Among Us written by Jordan Matter and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-15 with Photography categories.
The mystery of the body in motion. The surprise of seeing what seems impossible. And the pure, joyful optimism of it all. Dancers Among Us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting, kicking—but in the midst of daily life: on the beach, at a construction site, in a library, a restaurant, a park. With each image the reader feels buoyed up, eager to see the next bit of magic. Photographer Jordan Matter started his Dancers Among Us Project by asking a member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company to dance for him in a place where dance is unexpected. So, dressed in a commuter’s suit and tie, the dancer flew across a Times Square subway platform. And in that image Matter found what he’d been searching for: a way to express the feeling of being fully alive in the moment, unself-conscious, present. Organized around themes of work, play, love, exploration, dreaming, and more, Dancers Among Us celebrates life in a way that’s fresh, surprising, original, universal. There’s no photoshopping here, no trampolines, no gimmicks, no tricks. Just a photographer, his vision, and the serendipity of what happens when the shutter clicks.
Rethinking Dance History
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Author : Larraine Nicholas
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-07-14
Rethinking Dance History written by Larraine Nicholas and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-14 with Performing Arts categories.
The need to ‘rethink’ and question the nature of dance history has not diminished since the first edition of Rethinking Dance History. This revised second edition addresses the needs of an ever-evolving field, with new contributions considering the role of digital media in dance practice; the expansion of performance philosophy; and the increasing importance of practice-as-research. A two-part structure divides the book’s contributions into: • Why Dance History? – the ideas, issues and key conversations that underpin any study of the history of theatrical dance. • Researching and Writing – discussions of the methodologies and approaches behind any successful research in this area. Everyone involved with dance creates and carries with them a history, and this volume explores the ways in which these histories might be used in performance-making – from memories which establish identity to re-invention or preservation through shared and personal heritages. Considering the potential significance of studying dance history for scholars, philosophers, choreographers, dancers and students alike, Rethinking Dance History is an essential starting point for anyone intrigued by the rich history and many directions of dance.
Dancing Female
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Author : Sharon E. Friedler
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 1997
Dancing Female written by Sharon E. Friedler and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Fiction categories.
First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Cuban Ballet
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Author : Octavio Roca
language : en
Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers
Release Date : 2010
Cuban Ballet written by Octavio Roca and has been published by Gibbs Smith Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Performing Arts categories.
Just as Russian dancers defected from the former Soviet Union in the 1970's, Cuban dancers are now fleeing Castro's regime in droves. Their unique style of ballet is galvanizing the world of dance. This beautifully illustrated book explores the history of Cuban ballet by focusing on the life and career of the indomitable Alicia Alonso. The author also spotlights many of the young dancers who are now part of the growing Cuban Diaspora and who are changing the face of ballet: Lorena Feijoo, Loma Feijoo, Joan Boada, Taras Domitro, Jose Manuel Carreno, and Carlos Acosta to name but a few.
The Truth About Dance
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Author : Shahab Nahvi
language : en
Publisher: Abbott Press
Release Date : 2015-10-21
The Truth About Dance written by Shahab Nahvi and has been published by Abbott Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-21 with Performing Arts categories.
After more than twenty years as a professional ballet and modern dancer and teacher, Shahab Nahvi blends his life-lessons with his dance training to create The Truth About Dance. This engaging, no-nonsense look at all aspects of dance encompasses technique, philosophy, and history. Nahvi studied with master teachers such as Stanley Williams, Nicholas Beriozoff, Maggie Black, and Martha Graham. Utilizing his unique experience, he teaches children and adults about movement and that dance is an extension of life itself. The author discusses how a student with dreams of a career in dance can make the most of the class experience and how parents can educate themselves to make the right choices for their children’s career. Part one, an extensive Q & A section, addresses commonly asked questions on: Starting at a late age Body type Technical issues Performance experience History and education Injury Part two, a thoughtful exploration of issues salient to the dance community, including: Gender inequality, how it has progressed over time, and its impact on women in dance A new theory on the origin of the Swan Lake narrative How the absence of mythology, folklore, and fables in new choreographies is indicative of a lack of philosophy and purpose The problems created when young dancers turn professional before reaching maturity Cinderella Complex--the choices we make, and how we come to make them Written primarily for dancers, choreographers, parents, and teachers by an experienced career professional, The Truth About Dance is an insightful, informative, and intimate exploration of both the artistry and industry of dance.