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The Dancer Prepares: Modern Dance for Beginners

by Penrod, James; Plastino, Janice Gudde

ISBN13: 9780072557268
ISBN10: 0072557265
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 2004-07-28
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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Summary

Designed for beginning and intermediate courses, this accessible, easy-to-read text provides students with concrete, practical information on both the technical and creative aspects of modern dance. It also covers the basics of anatomy, including posture and injury concerns.

Table of Contents

Preface

vii

Introduction

1

(9)

Preparation

10

(17)

Technique Analysis

27

(23)

Anatomy, Injuries, and Diet

50

(13)

History

63

(16)

Improvisation

79

(13)

Choreographic Approaches

92

(16)

Evaluation and Criticism

108

(7)

Appendix I: Authentic Self-Assessment Guidelines

115

(5)

Appendix II: Website References

120

(2)

Selected References

122

(5)

Glossary

127

(7)

Photo Credits

134

(1)

Index

135

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