- Editorial:
- HUMAN KINETICS
- Año de edición:
- 2014
- Materia:
- DANZA, BALLET, BAILE
- ISBN:
- 978-1-4504-0517-1
- Páginas:
- 176
BEGINNING MODERN DANCE (WITH WEB RESOURCE)
MIRIAM GIGUERE
Beginning Modern Dance text and web resource introduce undergraduate and high school students to modern dance as a performing art through participation, appreciation, and academic study in the dance technique course.
In the book, 50 photos with concise descriptions support students in learning beginning modern dance technique and in creating short choreographic or improvisational studies. For those new to modern dance, the book provides a friendly orientation on the structure of a modern dance technique class and includes information regarding class expectations, etiquette, and appropriate attire. Students also learn how to prepare mentally and physically for class, maintain proper nutrition and hydration, and avoid injury.
Beginning Modern Dance supports students in understanding modern dance as a performing art and as a medium for artistic expression. The text presents the styles of modern dance artists Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey and José Limón, Katherine Dunham, Lester Horton, and Merce Cunningham along with an introduction to eclectic modern dance style. Chapters help students begin to identify elements of modern dance as they learn, view, and respond to dance choreography and performance.
The accompanying web resource offers 38 interactive video clips and photos of dance technique to support learning and practice. In addition, e-journal and self-reflection assignments, performance critiques, and quizzes in the web resource help students develop their knowledge of modern dance as both performers and viewers.
Through modern dance, students learn new movement vocabularies and explore their unique and personal artistry in response to their world. Beginning Modern Dance text and web resource support your students in their experience of this unique and dynamic genre of dance.
Beginning Modern Dance is a part of Human Kinetics Interactive Dance Series. The series includes resources for modern dance, ballet, and tap dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text includes a web resource offering video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a guide to learning, performing, and viewing dance.
Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Use the Web Resource
Chapter 1. Introduction to Modern Dance
Defining Modern Dance
Benefits of Studying Modern Dance
Basics of Modern Dance Class
Expectations and Etiquette for Students
Structure of Modern Dance Class
Unique Features of Modern Dance
Appreciating Modern Dance As a Performing Art
Summary
Chapter 2. Preparing for Class
Dressing for Class
Carrying Dance Gear
Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically
Summary
Chapter 3. Safety and Health
Studio Safety
Personal Safety
Basic Anatomy
Basic Kinesiology
Preventing and Treating Common Dance Injuries
Flexibility and Stretching
Achieving Optimal Fitness
Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest
Summary
Chapter 4. Modern Dance Basics
Elements of Dance
Movement Preferences in Modern Dance
Basic Positions
Stage Directions
Basic Movements
Summary
Chapter 5. Dance Composition Basics
Creative Process in Dance
Aesthetic Principles
Meaning Making
Choreographic Techniques
Choreographic Structures
Choreographic Forms
Summary
Chapter 6. Performing and Responding to Modern Dance
Learning Movement for Performance
Viewing and Responding to Modern Dance Performances
Summary
Chapter 7. History of Modern Dance
Origins of Modern Dance
Evolution of Modern Dance
Dance in Higher Education
Relevance of Modern Dance Today
Summary
Chapter 8. Five Major Styles of Modern Dance
Humphrey-Limón
Martha Graham
Merce Cunningham
Lester Horton
Katherine Dunham
Eclectic Approach
Somatic Practices
Identifying Your Instructor's Approach
Summary
Glossary
References and Resources
Index
About the Author
