Learning About Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment

Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment introduces students to the exciting, daring, ever-changing, and dynamic world of dance. Learning about Dance invites readers to experience the artistry and excitement of the dance world. The publication presents all aspects of dance as an art form, including chapters on: the choreographer; the dancer; the audience; different dance genres, including ballet, modern and contemporary dance and dance/theatre, jazz, musical theatre dance, tap, world dance, social dance, improvisation, creative movement; dance in education, and careers in dance. Set to be released in print and eBook formats, Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment: Features an expanded section on dance and technology and information on dance DVD and digital video distributors. Incorporates dramatic photos and helpful charts that illustrate text information, including photos of some of the world's leading dance artists. Presents an expanded chapter on Modern and Contemporary Dance. Promotes hands-on, experiential learning through the use of integrated creative projects. Discussion question are also provided that require the student to synthesize information and use critical and creative thinking skills. To view Teaching Students To Interpret and Critique Dance Webinar click here.

Table of Contents:
Preface Features of this Book Acknowledgments About the Author Part 1 The Art of Dance Chapter 1 Dance as an Art Form Dance and Society Upper Paleolithic (30,000-10,000 B.C.E.) — Neolithic (7000-3000 B.C.E.) Periods The Ancient Period: About 3000 B.C.E. to 400 C.E. The Medieval Period: About 400 C.E. to 1400 C.E. The Renaissance Period: About 1400 C.E. to 1700 C.E. The Contemporary Period: 1700 to the Present Art and the Aesthetic Experience Summary Table 1.1. Dance through the Ages Discussion Questions Part 2 The Participants Chapter 2 The Choreographer The Choreographer as Artist The Creative Process Choreographic Elements of Dance Space Time Energy Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 3 The Dancer The Dancer as Artist The Dancer's Training Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 4 The Audience The Audience as Participant Understanding Dance Summary Discussion Questions Part 3 Dance Genres Chapter 5 Ballet Early Ballet Classical Ballet Contemporary Ballet Summary Table 5.1. The Similarities and Differences between Classical and Contemporary Ballet Table 5.2. Outline of Ballet Events Discussion Questions Major Figures in Ballet The Beginnings: Sixteenth through the Eighteenth Century The Romantics of the Nineteenth Century The Russian Influence (1910-1930s) Beyond the Russian Borders: Britain, France and the United States (1930s-1940s) Into the Present Chapter 6 Modern and Contemporary Dance Modern Dance: The Beginning Post-Modern Dance Dance-Theatre Modern and Contemporary Dance: Today Summary Table 6.1. Similarities and Differences between Traditional Modern Dance and Post-Modern Dance Table 6.2. Outline of Modern Dance Events Discussion Questions Major Figures in Modern, Post-Modern and Contemporary Dance The Forerunners The Pioneers The Second Generation The Post-Moderners The Post-Moderners: Second Generation The Next Wave Chapter 7 Improvisation and Creative Movement Improvisation Creative Movement Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 8 Dance in World Cultures Defining World Concert/Ritual Dance and Folk Dance World Concert and Ritual Dance Japan Nigeria Contemporary Influences on World Dance Folk Dance Summary Table 8.1. The Characteristics of World Concert/Ritual Dance and Folk Dance Discussion Questions Chapter 9 Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre, and Tap Dance Jazz Dance Musical Theatre Tap Dance Summary Table 9.1. Characteristics of Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre, and Tap Dance Table 9.2. Outline of Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre, and Tap Dance Events Discussion Questions Major Figures in Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre, and Tap Dance Leading to the Minstrels and Beyond The Vaudeville Era Broadway and the Movie Musical The Masters of Yesterday and Today Chapter 10 Social Dance Ballroom and Popular Dance Summary Table 10.1. Outline of Social Dance Events Discussion Questions Part 4 Related Topics Chapter 11 Dance Production: Behind the Scenes of a Dance Concert The Artistic Director Steps in the Production Process People Behind the Production: The Support Staff The Artistic Collaborators The Lighting Designer The Costume Designer The Set and Scenic Designer Composers and Musicians Other Collaborations Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 12 Dance in Education and Careers in Dance Dance in Education Careers in Dance The Final Word Discussion Question Part 5 Additional Resources Suggested Readings Ballet: History and Criticism Ballroom and Social Dance Biographies and Autobiographies Choreography Dance Education/Dance Pedagogy Dance in World Cultures Jazz Dance, Musical Theatre and Tap Dance Modern and Contemporary Dance: History and Criticism Philosophy and Aesthetics Related Topics Magazines, Periodicals and Newspapers Dance Video and DVD Distributors Dance on the Internet Suggested Videos and DVDs Endnotes Bibliography Index Composers and Compositions Terms