Choreography: A Basic Approach Using Improvisation - 3rd Edition

by Minton, Sandra Cerny

• ISBN13: 9780736064767
• ISBN10: 0736064761
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-29
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Reader-friendly text bridges the theoretical and practical aspects of the choreographic process. Learn how to solve common choreography problems, design and shape movements into a dance, and organize a concert. Addresses and expands on three of the seven National Dance Content Standards: understanding choreographic principles, creating and communicating meaning, and using critical and creative thinking skills. Includes practical exercises, reflection questions, application challenges, and suggestions for using technology for choreographic inspiration. Contains more than 86 high-quality photos which provide a visual frame of reference and clarify key concepts.

Author Biography

Sandra Cerny Minton was professor and dance director at the University of Northern Colorado from 1972 to 1998.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Exploring and Improvising Movement

The Creative Process

Observation and Feeling Response

Movement Discovery

Solving Improvisational Challenges

Finding the Right Music

Exploring Your Movement Inspirations

Designing and Shaping the Dance

Manipulating Movement

Arranging Movement for Effective Communication

Creating a Total Picture

Choreographic Ideas From Postmodern Dance

Extending Dance Making With Technology

Developing the Design and Shape of Your Dance

Identifying Choreographic Form

Choreographic Form and Development

Style of Dance

Subject Matter of Dance

Finishing Touches

Learning to Choreograph

Learning Choreographic Form

Staging the Performance

Planning and Organization

Technical Considerations

Informal Concerts

Time to Perform

Choreography Resources

Forms and Checklists

Dance and Technology Web Sites

Glossary

References

Index

About the Author

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