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Choreographics A Comparison of Dance Notation Systems from the Fifteenth Century to the Present
written by Ann Hutchinson Guest, 1918- (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 1998, originally published 1989), 211 page(s)
This book, by Ann Hutchinson Guest, is an review of thirteen historical and present-day methods of noting basic dance moves on paper.
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written by Ann Hutchinson Guest, 1918- (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 1998, originally published 1989), 211 page(s)
Description
This book, by Ann Hutchinson Guest, is an review of thirteen historical and present-day methods of noting basic dance moves on paper.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Ann Hutchinson Guest, 1918-
Date Published / Released
1989, 1998
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
Dance and dancing, Choreography, Dance history, Dance theory, Dance notation, Dance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989 Ann Hutchinson Guest
Genre
Dance
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Contemporary Choreography: A Critical Reader
edited by Liesbeth Wildschut, 1952- and Jo Butterworth, 1946- (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2009, originally published 2009), 476 page(s)
This innovative text provides a range of articles covering choreographic enquiry, investigation into the creative process, and traditional understandings of dance making. Contemporary Choreography features contributions by practitioners and researchers from Europe, America, Africa, Australasia and the Asia-Pacific...
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edited by Liesbeth Wildschut, 1952- and Jo Butterworth, 1946- (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2009, originally published 2009), 476 page(s)
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This innovative text provides a range of articles covering choreographic enquiry, investigation into the creative process, and traditional understandings of dance making. Contemporary Choreography features contributions by practitioners and researchers from Europe, America, Africa, Australasia and the Asia-Pacific region, investigating the field in six broad domains: Conceptual and philosophic concerns; Educational settings; Communities; Changing...
This innovative text provides a range of articles covering choreographic enquiry, investigation into the creative process, and traditional understandings of dance making. Contemporary Choreography features contributions by practitioners and researchers from Europe, America, Africa, Australasia and the Asia-Pacific region, investigating the field in six broad domains: Conceptual and philosophic concerns; Educational settings; Communities; Changing aesthetics; Intercultural choreography; Choreography's relationships with other disciplines. By capturing the essence and progress of choreography in the twenty-first century, this reader supports and encourages rigorous thinking and research for future generations of dance practitioners and scholars.
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Liesbeth Wildschut, 1952-, Jo Butterworth, 1946-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
Choreography, Dance and dancing, Dance theory, Contemporary
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 Jo Butterworth and Liesbeth Wildschut for slection and editorial material; individual chapters, the contributors
Genre
Dance
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Transcending Boundaries: My Dancing Life
written by Donald McKayle, 1930-; edited by Ray Cook, fl. 1988 and Muriel Topaz, 1932-2003 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2002, originally published 2002), 353 page(s)
This autobiography, written by American dancer, Donald McKayle, features details regarding McKayle's personal and professional life.
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written by Donald McKayle, 1930-; edited by Ray Cook, fl. 1988 and Muriel Topaz, 1932-2003 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2002, originally published 2002), 353 page(s)
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This autobiography, written by American dancer, Donald McKayle, features details regarding McKayle's personal and professional life.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Ray Cook, fl. 1988, Muriel Topaz, 1932-2003
Author / Creator
Donald McKayle, 1930-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Donald McKayle, 1930-
Topic / Theme
Dance and dancing, Dancers, Dance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 Taylor & Francis
Genre
Dance
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Dance Production: Design and Technology
written by Jeromy Hopgood, fl. 2008 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2016, originally published 2016), 303 page(s)
Dance Production: Design and Technology introduces you to the skills you need to plan, design, and execute the technical aspects of a dance production. While it may not seem that staging a dance production is that different from a play or musical, in reality a dance performance offers up unique intricacies and cha...
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written by Jeromy Hopgood, fl. 2008 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2016, originally published 2016), 303 page(s)
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Dance Production: Design and Technology introduces you to the skills you need to plan, design, and execute the technical aspects of a dance production. While it may not seem that staging a dance production is that different from a play or musical, in reality a dance performance offers up unique intricacies and challenges all its own, from scenery that accommodates choreography, to lighting design that sculpts the body, and costumes that compleme...
Dance Production: Design and Technology introduces you to the skills you need to plan, design, and execute the technical aspects of a dance production. While it may not seem that staging a dance production is that different from a play or musical, in reality a dance performance offers up unique intricacies and challenges all its own, from scenery that accommodates choreography, to lighting design that sculpts the body, and costumes that complement movement. This unique book approaches the process of staging a dance production from a balanced perspective, making it an essential resource for dancers and designers alike.
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Jeromy Hopgood, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
Theatrical productions, Technology, Dance and dancing, Theatrical design, Dance performances
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 Taylor & Francis
Genre
Dance
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Junior Class: Classical Ballet
produced by Ivan N. Cury, 1937- and Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; performed by James Macandrew, 1906-1988 (Creative Arts Television, 2007), 14 mins
Pupils at the High School of Performing Arts in New York City are seen training in ballet class and in modern dance class with teachers explaining step by step. One boy and nineteen girls perform "Danza" choreographed by David Wood (who is also a modern dance teacher). 1961.
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produced by Ivan N. Cury, 1937- and Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; performed by James Macandrew, 1906-1988 (Creative Arts Television, 2007), 14 mins
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Pupils at the High School of Performing Arts in New York City are seen training in ballet class and in modern dance class with teachers explaining step by step. One boy and nineteen girls perform "Danza" choreographed by David Wood (who is also a modern dance teacher). 1961.
Date Written / Recorded
1961
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Instructional material
Performer / Ensemble
James Macandrew, 1906-1988
Contributor
Ivan N. Cury, 1937-, Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013
Author / Creator
James Macandrew, 1906-1988
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Creative Arts Television
Topic / Theme
Dance
Genre
Dance, Ballet
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Choreography and Dance Studies Series, Volume 5, Part 3, William Forsythe
edited by Muriel Topaz, 1932-2003, Robert P. Cohan, fl. 1997 and Senta Driver, 1942-, in Choreography and Dance Studies Series, Volume 5, Part 3 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2006, originally published 2000), 139 page(s)
This issue of the Choreography and Dance Studies Series, edited by Senta Driver, features the works of choreographer William Forsythe, who was known for his integration of ballet and visual arts.
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edited by Muriel Topaz, 1932-2003, Robert P. Cohan, fl. 1997 and Senta Driver, 1942-, in Choreography and Dance Studies Series, Volume 5, Part 3 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2006, originally published 2000), 139 page(s)
Description
This issue of the Choreography and Dance Studies Series, edited by Senta Driver, features the works of choreographer William Forsythe, who was known for his integration of ballet and visual arts.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Periodical issue
Contributor
Muriel Topaz, 1932-2003, Robert P. Cohan, fl. 1997, Senta Driver, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2000, 2006
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Series
Choreography and Dance Studies Series
Person Discussed
William Forsythe, 1949-
Topic / Theme
Dance companies, Dance and dancing, Dance history, Choreographers, Choreography, Dance
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 OPA (Overseas Publishers Association)
Genre
Dance
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Photocopies Of Labanotated Scores For Children's Dances
written by Ann Hutchinson Guest, 1918-, in Ann Hutchinson Guest Collection, of University of Roehampton (London, England) (1968), Records relating to the creation and collection of Labanotated scores , 14 page(s)
Labanotated scores for children's dances: "The Toy Soldiers", "Holiday Dance", "Bucky, the Bucking Bronco", choreographed by Elaine Summers, "Davy Crockett", choreographed by Gertrude Hallenbeck
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written by Ann Hutchinson Guest, 1918-, in Ann Hutchinson Guest Collection, of University of Roehampton (London, England) (1968), Records relating to the creation and collection of Labanotated scores , 14 page(s)
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Labanotated scores for children's dances: "The Toy Soldiers", "Holiday Dance", "Bucky, the Bucking Bronco", choreographed by Elaine Summers, "Davy Crockett", choreographed by Gertrude Hallenbeck
Date Written / Recorded
1968
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Dance score
Author / Creator
Ann Hutchinson Guest, 1918-
Topic / Theme
Dance styles, Labanotation
Copyright Message
Copyright © by Ann Hutchinson Guest
Genre
Dance
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Routledge Key Guides, Fifty Contemporary Choreographers: 2nd Edition (Second Edition)
edited by Lorna Sanders, fl. 2003 and Martha Bremser, fl. 1999, in Routledge Key Guides (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2011, originally published 1999), 401 page(s)
A unique and authoritative guide to the lives and work of prominent living contemporary choreographers. Representing a wide range of dance genres, each entry locates the individual in the context of modern dance theatre and explores their impact. Those studied include: Jerome Bel; Richard Alston; Doug Varone; Will...
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edited by Lorna Sanders, fl. 2003 and Martha Bremser, fl. 1999, in Routledge Key Guides (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2011, originally published 1999), 401 page(s)
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A unique and authoritative guide to the lives and work of prominent living contemporary choreographers. Representing a wide range of dance genres, each entry locates the individual in the context of modern dance theatre and explores their impact. Those studied include: Jerome Bel; Richard Alston; Doug Varone; William Forsythe; Phillippe Decoufle; Jawole Willa Jo Zollar; Ohad Naharin; Itzik Gallili; Twyla Tharp; and Wim Vandekeybus. With a new, up...
A unique and authoritative guide to the lives and work of prominent living contemporary choreographers. Representing a wide range of dance genres, each entry locates the individual in the context of modern dance theatre and explores their impact. Those studied include: Jerome Bel; Richard Alston; Doug Varone; William Forsythe; Phillippe Decoufle; Jawole Willa Jo Zollar; Ohad Naharin; Itzik Gallili; Twyla Tharp; and Wim Vandekeybus. With a new, updated introduction by Deborah Jowitt and further reading and references throughout, this text is an invaluable resource for all students and critics of dance, and all those interested in the fascinating world of choreography.
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Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Lorna Sanders, fl. 2003, Martha Bremser, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999, 2011
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Series
Routledge Key Guides
Topic / Theme
Choreographers, Dance and dancing, Choreography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 Martha Bremser and Lorna Sanders for selection and editorial matter. Individual contributors, their contributions.
Genre
Dance
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Routledge Performance Practitioners, Rudolf Laban
written by Karen K. Bradley, fl. 2009; edited by Franc Chamberlain, fl. 1983-2012, in Routledge Performance Practitioners (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2009, originally published 2008), 125 page(s)
This book, by Karen K. Bradley, is about dance theorist Rudolf Laban, and includes an exploration of Laban Movement Analysis.
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written by Karen K. Bradley, fl. 2009; edited by Franc Chamberlain, fl. 1983-2012, in Routledge Performance Practitioners (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2009, originally published 2008), 125 page(s)
Description
This book, by Karen K. Bradley, is about dance theorist Rudolf Laban, and includes an exploration of Laban Movement Analysis.
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Franc Chamberlain, fl. 1983-2012
Author / Creator
Karen K. Bradley, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2008, 2009
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Series
Routledge Performance Practitioners
Person Discussed
Rudolf Laban, 1879-1958
Topic / Theme
Dance styles, Dance history, Dance theory, Choreographers, Labanotation
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 Karen K. Bradley
Genre
Dance
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Search for Ecstasy: Moroccan Dance
directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; designed by Jim Ryan, fl. 1974, Lincoln Stulik; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; performed by National Dance Company of Morocco (Aviva Films Ltd., 2007), 29 mins
1971 - the National Dance Company of Morocco performs dances and costumes, showing both Arabic and African influences. Faubion Bowers comments about the dance forms and their meanings.
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directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; designed by Jim Ryan, fl. 1974, Lincoln Stulik; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; performed by National Dance Company of Morocco (Aviva Films Ltd., 2007), 29 mins
Description
1971 - the National Dance Company of Morocco performs dances and costumes, showing both Arabic and African influences. Faubion Bowers comments about the dance forms and their meanings.
Date Written / Recorded
1971
Field of Study
Dance
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
National Dance Company of Morocco
Contributor
A.J. Gulino, fl. 1966, Lincoln Stulik, Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Jim Ryan, fl. 1974, National Dance Company of Morocco, Sandy Bell, fl. 1986-2016
Author / Creator
Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, National Dance Company of Morocco
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Aviva Films Ltd.
Topic / Theme
Dance
Genre
Dance, Documentary
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