Description
Book SynopsisChoreography has been thoroughly updated to help students develop their skills in each step of the choreographic experience, from finding an idea to staging the performance. The text comes with a new web resource that offers video clips and supplemental learning activities.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Exploring and Improvising Movement
The Creative Process
Observation and Feeling Response
Preparing to Create
Movement Discovery Insights
Solving Improvisational Challenges
Finding the Right Music
Exploring Your Movement Inspirations
Choreography Challenge
Chapter 2. 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
Choreography Challenge
Chapter 3. Identifying Choreographic Form
Choreographic Form and Development
Dance Genres or Styles
Subject Matter of Dance
Performer–Audience Connection
Finishing Touches
Developing as a Choreographer
Choreography Challenge
Chapter 4. Staging the Performance
Planning and Organization
Technical Considerations
Informal Concerts
Choreography Challenge
