Learning about Dance : An Introduction to Dance As an Art Form and Entertainment

by Ambrosio, Nora

• ISBN13: 9780787264215
• ISBN10: 0787264210
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgment	xi
Part I: The Art of Dance	1	(16)
Dance as an Art Form	3	(14)
Introduction	3	(1)
Dance and Society	3	(9)
Art and the Aesthetic Experience	12	(2)
Summary	14	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter One: Dance as an Art Form	15	(1)
Discussion Questions	15	(1)
Creative Project	16	(1)
Part II: The Participants	17	(28)
The Choreographer	19	(16)
Introduction	19	(1)
The Choreographer as Artist	19	(2)
The Creative Process	21	(1)
Choreographic Elements of Dance	22	(11)
Space	22	(8)
Time	30	(2)
Energy	32	(1)
Summary	33	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter Two: The Choreographer	33	(1)
Discussion Questions	34	(1)
Creative Project	34	(1)
The Dancer	35	(6)
Introduction	35	(1)
The Dancer as Artist	35	(1)
The Dancer's Training	36	(3)
Summary	39	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter Three: The Dancer	39	(1)
Discussion Questions	39	(1)
Creative Project	39	(2)
The Audience	41	(4)
Introduction	41	(1)
The Audience as Participant	41	(1)
Understanding Dance	42	(2)
Summary	44	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter Four: The Audience	44	(1)
Discussion Questions	44	(1)
Part III: Dance Genres	45	(78)
Ballet	47	(14)
Introduction	47	(2)
Classical Ballet	49	(2)
Contemporary Ballet	51	(1)
Summary	52	(1)
Major Figures in Ballet	52	(8)
The Beginnings	52	(1)
The Romantics of the 19th Century	53	(1)
The Russian Influence (1910--1930s)	54	(2)
Beyond the Russian Borders: Britain, France and the U.S. (1930s--1940s)	56	(1)
Into the Present	57	(3)
Endnotes for Chapter Five: Ballet	60	(1)
Discussion Questions	60	(1)
Modern Dance, Post-Modern Dance and Dance-Theatre	61	(26)
Introduction	61	(1)
Modern Dance	61	(3)
Post-Modern Dance	64	(4)
Summary	68	(2)
Major Figures in Modern Dance	70	(12)
The Forerunners	70	(1)
The Pioneers	71	(1)
The Second Generation	72	(3)
Second Generation: The Post-Moderners	75	(1)
The New Post-Moderners	76	(3)
The Next Wave	79	(3)
Discussion Questions	82	(1)
Creative Project	83	(1)
Dance-Theatre	83	(1)
Summary	84	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter Six: Modern, Post-Modern and Dance-Theatre	85	(1)
Discussion Questions	85	(2)
Improvisation and Creative Movement	87	(6)
Introduction	87	(1)
Improvisation	87	(2)
Creative Movement	89	(1)
Summary	90	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter Seven: Improvisation and Creative Movement	90	(1)
Discussion Questions	90	(1)
Creative Project	90	(3)
Dance in World Cultures	93	(12)
Introduction	93	(1)
World Concert and Ritual Dance	93	(7)
Folk Dance	100	(1)
Summary	101	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter Eight: Dance in World Cultures	102	(1)
Discussion Questions	102	(1)
Creative Project	103	(2)
Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre and Tap Dance	105	(14)
Introduction	105	(1)
Jazz Dance	105	(3)
Summary	108	(1)
Major Figures in Jazz Dance	108	(6)
Leading to the Minstrels and Beyond	108	(1)
The Vaudeville Era	109	(1)
Broadway and the Movie Musical	110	(1)
The Masters of Yesterday and Today	111	(3)
Discussion Questions	114	(1)
Musical Theatre	114	(2)
Tap	116	(1)
Summary	117	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter Nine: Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre and Tap	118	(1)
Discussion Questions	118	(1)
Creative Project	118	(1)
Social Dance	119	(4)
Introduction	119	(1)
Ballroom and Popular Dance	119	(3)
Summary	122	(1)
Discussion Questions	122	(1)
Creative Project	122	(1)
Part IV: Related Topics: Dance Production, Dance in Education and Careers in Dance	123	(20)
Dance Production---Behind the Scenes of a Dance Concert	125	(14)
Introduction	125	(1)
The Artistic Director	125	(1)
Steps in the Production Process	126	(1)
People Behind the Production: The Support Staff	127	(2)
People Behind the Production: The Artistic Collaborators	129	(8)
The Lighting Designer	130	(3)
The Costume Designer	133	(1)
The Set and Scenery Designer	134	(2)
Composers and Musicians	136	(1)
Other Collaborations	136	(1)
Summary	137	(1)
Endnotes for Chapter Eleven: Dance Production---Behind the Scenes of a Dance Concert	137	(1)
Discussion Questions	137	(1)
Creative Project	138	(1)
Dance in Education and Careers in Dance	139	(4)
Introduction	139	(1)
Dance in Education	139	(1)
Careers in Dance	140	(1)
The Final Word	141	(2)
Part V: Sources of Information	143	(16)
Reading List	145	(11)
Biographies and Autobiographies	145	(2)
Choreography	147	(1)
Philosophy	147	(1)
Teaching	148	(1)
Ballet: History and Criticism	149	(1)
Modern Dance: History and Criticism	150	(3)
Jazz Dance	153	(1)
Dance in World Cultures	154	(1)
Related Topics	154	(2)
Magazines, Periodicals and Newspapers	156	(1)
Dance Videos	157	(1)
Dance on the World Wide Web	158	(1)
Photo Credits	159	(1)
Bibliography	160	(3)
Index	163