Learning About Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment - Softcover

AMBROSIO NORA

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0757577091 ISBN 13: 9780757577093

Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

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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.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0757577091
• ISBN 13: 9780757577093
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 248