Expression & Possibility Toward a Unified Theory of Modern Dance - Softcover

Hatano, Emi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0962877514 ISBN 13: 9780962877513

Publisher: Hci Pubns, 1996

Synopsis

After years of teaching and performing, Emi Hatano wanted to share her philosophies and theories on dance creation in a structured, definitive way. In this book (also available in Japanese and German language editions), she discusses in the first section the history of Japanese dance and modern dance, and what it means to be a Japanese modern dancer. The second section is a rich description of techniques for creating definitive, intelligent dance. Case studies, diagrams and photographs illustrate Hatano's thinking and theory. This book was originally written for dance students and those in other branches of the arts: poets, designers, actors, painters, etc. Its fluid prose and clear vision also make it an excellent book for non-dancers to help them understand and appreciate modern dance and all dance styles.

About this title

About the Author:

Emi Hatano is one of Japan's leading modern dancers and, significantly, has been widely hailed as the first great modern dancer trained and educated exclusively in Japan. She is director of the renowned Emi Hatano Creative Modern Dance Studio and Company, and serves as Full Professor of Modern Dance at Nippon University in Tokyo. Ms. Hatano studied theater arts (BA) and philosophy (MA) at Nippon University, and prior to founding her own company, was a central figure in the Masami Kuni company, the leading modern dance group in post-war Japan. Her solo debut took place in 1957 in her own creation

About this edition

• Publisher: Hci Pubns
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0962877514
• ISBN 13: 9780962877513
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160
• Editor: Gauthier Mark, Hoashi Maki