Performing Arts : Dance

Pre-Classic Dance Forms supplies its readers with complete historical descriptions of 16th and 17th century dances. For the student of music and dance, Horst offers a brief, readable introduction to this important era of dancing and its customs and styles and shows how the early dances influenced the growth of modern dance in this century. The book is illustrated with period artwork and photographs of dancers from the 16th, 17th and early 20th century. more...

Price: $10.95

Rudolf Laban was one of the leading dance theorists of the twentieth century. This book combines: an overview of Laban's life, work and influences; an exploration of his key ideas, including the revolutionary 'Laban Movement Analysis' system; analysis of his works "Der Grunen Clownen" and "Mastery of Movement" and their relevance to dance theater. more...

Price: $28.95

From the author of the acclaimed Everybody Was So Young , the definitive and major biography of the great choreographer and Broadway legend Jerome Robbins To some, Jerome Robbins was a demanding perfectionist, a driven taskmaster, a theatrical visionary; to others, he was a loyal friend, a supportive mentor, a generous and entertaining companion and colleague. more...

Price: $22.95

By focusing on the work of a number of major choreographers, companies and critics, McFee explores the nature of our understanding of dance. He provides detailed insights into the nature and appreciation of art. more...

Price: $40.95

In Your Move Ann Hutchinson Guest establishes a fresh and original framework for looking at dance. more...

Price: $37.95