{"product_id":"dramatic-dance-9781408173817","title":"Dramatic Dance","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarren Royston\u003c\/b\u003e is a Dance and Movement Tutor and Choreographer at RADA, and the Artistic Director and Choreographer for Nonsuch History and Dance. He is council member of many professional organizations including The Laban Guild for Movement and Dance, The European Association of Dance Historians, DANCE UK Choreographers' Forum and the Early Dance Circle (UK) and a member of UNESCO International Council for Dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoyston, a tutor at Rada, gives the reader a fascinating insight into the techniques used at this prestigious institution ... A lively exploration of how historical dance forms can be brought to life on stage. -- Gillian Spickernell * The Lady *\u003cbr\u003eActors get so much from the practical experience of exploring historical dance ideas . . . Darren’s fantastic, thorough approach to dance for the actor can be referred to throughout the rehearsal process and helps to unite the style of the production. * Jamie Lloyd, Director, She Stoops to Conquer, National Theatre, London *\u003cbr\u003eThis all-embracing approach gives actors a grounding in fundamental stagecraft and a vital sense of body while preparing for a role. * Andrew Normington, Director, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men \u0026amp; former Head of Acting, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e Alternative Approaches: Making Dance Dramatic \u003cb\u003eChapter One\u003c\/b\u003e Ancient Ideas: Dionysian Orchestration \u003cb\u003eChapter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo\u003c\/b\u003e Medieval Realms: Feudal Formations Video samples: [1] French Basse Danse: La Dame; [2] Royal Estampie: La Quinte Estampie Real \u003cb\u003eChapter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree\u003c\/b\u003e Italian Balls: Renaissance Rhythms Video samples: [3] Italian Bassadanza for 2: Alexandresca; [4] Italian Bassadanza for 3: Pellegrina; [5] Italian Ballo for 2: Rostibolly Gioioso; [6] Italian Ballo for 4: Anello \u003cb\u003eChapter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour\u003c\/b\u003e Shaking with Shakespeare: Court and Country Video samples: [7] New Almaine; [8] La Volta; [9] Italian Balletto: Torneo Amoroso; [10] Washerwomen’s Branle; [11] Country Dance for 2 couples: Rufty Tufty; [12] Country Dance for 3 couples: Shepherds’ Holiday; [13] Country Dance for 3 couples: Picking of Sticks \u003cb\u003eChapter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive\u003c\/b\u003e Baroque Around the Clock: Mincing by the Minuet Video Samples: [14] The Ballroom Minuet; [15] Bourrée \u003cb\u003eChapter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix\u003c\/b\u003e Nineteenth Century Coupling: Partners Please Video samples; [16] Allemanding; [17] Mazurka; [18] Polka \u003cb\u003eChapter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven\u003c\/b\u003e Twentieth Century Foxtrots: Crazy Dances and Dance Crazes Video sample: [19] Charleston \u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e Taking Leave: The Final Bow","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407992430935,"sku":"9781408173817","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781408173817.jpg?v=1730501201","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dramatic-dance-9781408173817","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}