Reading Dancing: Bodies and Subjects in Contemporary American Dance

Suggests a new theory of dance, describes four models for representation in dance, and discusses the work of modern choreographers, including Balanchine, Graham, and Merce Cunningham, Deborah Hay. The comparison of these four approaches to representation affirms the unparalleled diversity of choreographic methods in American dance, and also suggests a critical perspective from which to reflect on dance making and viewing.

Details

Subjects

Choreography

Type

Book

Place of publication

Berkeley

Year

1986

Number of pages

308 pages

Language

English

ISBN

9780520063334

Open stacks or available on request

Available on request

Illustrations

Yes

Bibliography

Yes

UDC code and author sign

792.82 Fos

Volumes

1

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