This textbook on physical theatre synthesises history, theory, and practice of this field in a useful way for students new to the subject, providing a necessary and fascinating introduction to this broad field of theatre.
'Physical Theatres' features extracts from primary texts by key practitioners of physical theatre - a term covering various forms of non-text-based theatre, ranging from experimental and visually-orientated performance to mime and masked theatre.--Publisher description.
'Physical Theatres' features extracts from primary texts by key practitioners of physical theatre - a term covering various forms of non-text-based theatre, ranging from experimental and visually-orientated performance to mime and masked theatre.--Publisher description.
Hilda must be dancing - (2008) - None of her jungle friends can find Hilda Hippo a quieter, less disruptive replacement for dancing, her favorite hobby, until Water Buffalo suggests an activity that allows Hilda to express her dance creativity in a new way. Zin! Zin! Zin! A vio…
What is dance?: readings in theory and criticism
What is dance?: readings in theory and criticism
What is dance?: readings in theory and criticism
A wide variety of writing is included in this anthology, from the practical criticism of Arlene Croce and David Denby to the more scholarly work of Rudoloph Arnheim, Suzanne Langer, and Havelock Ellis. The collection is divided into seven sections: What is Dance?; the Dance Medi…
Dancing: the pleasure, power, and art of movement
by Jonas, Gerald, Grauer, Rhoda, Trujillo, Raoul, Dunlop, Geoff, Alexander, Jane, Hovde, Ellen, Meyer, Muffie, Bagwell, Orlando, Bakal, Stephanie, Obenhaus, Mark, WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), RM Arts (Firm), British Broadcasting Corporation., Television Service, Kultur International Films
Looks at the history of dance, dance around the world, and influential dancers and choreographers of the past and present. Probes the traditions of dance in communities around the world--from the often misunderstood waltz to the eloquent gestures of an Asante court dancer in Gha…