Looking at Contemporary Dance: A Guide for the Internet Age (Paperback)

Marc Raymond Strauss

ISBN 10: 0871273543 / ISBN 13: 9780871273543

Published by Princeton Book Company, New Jersey, 2012

About this Item

Paperback. This Guide provides the reader with a chronological survey of contemporary dance. It is studded with references to Internet sources to satisfy readers who may not have access to live performances. Rather than illustrating this book with photographs - Google, YouTube, Vimeo and similar sites have become the illustrators. Focusing on dance innovation from the late 19th century to today, this history provides the reader with accessible information on the major contributors to the art. Organized chronologically by the decades in which innovators were born or dance organizations were founded, it covers more than 110 choreographers, companies, institutions, and dancers from both modern dance and ballet, and from around the world. Readers can view clips of dances from over 220 Internet search addresses that illustrate the text. Video-graphics are provided at the end of each chapter for viewing complete dances and documentaries. This Guide provides the reader with a chronological survey of contemporary dance. It is studded with references to Internet sources to satisfy readers who may not have access to live performances. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Looking at Contemporary Dance: A Guide for the Internet Age (Paperback)
• Publisher: Princeton Book Company, New Jersey
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0871273543
• ISBN 13: 9780871273543
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

With a focus on dance innovation from the late 19th century to the present, this history provides dance students with accessible information on the major contributors to the art. Organized chronologically by the decades in which innovators were born or dance organizations were founded, the study shows the similarities and generational character that arise from shared influence. Rather than illustrations or photographs, this modern guide offers links to YouTube videos and other internet references to view examples of the work discussed. The scope is international, with coverage of German, Swedish, Belgian, Dutch, Taiwanese, Russian, Finnish, and Spanish pioneers of the avant-garde to illustrate that dance is a global language that continues to break boundaries and explore new ideas. Just a few of the 120 artists and performers featured include Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, George Balanchine, Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, Jose Limon, Katherine Dunham, Chunky Move, and Trey McIntyre.

About the Author

Marc Raymond Strauss is a professor of dance at Southeast Missouri State University. He received an MFA in dance education and choreography from Smith College and a PhD in dance and related arts from Texas Woman's University. He lives in Jackson, Missouri. Myron Howard Nadel is a professor of dance and an associate dean for the arts at the University of Texas–El Paso. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School and Columbia Teachers College. He was the founding chair of the dance department at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He lives in El Paso, Texas.